Description
Rat hippocampal neurons (RHiN) are derived from the hippocampus of normal embryonic rats by standard methods. When cultured under the recommended conditions, RHiN forms dendrites and forms a complex network of neurites within one week. RHiN vs. βIII- Tuberin staining is positive.
The hippocampus is the main brain component located under the cerebral cortex. It consists of two hippocampus, one on each side of the brain. The hippocampus belongs to the limbic system, which plays a role in spatial memory and navigation, as well as the integration of information from short-term to long-term memory. Hippocampal neurons provide an in vitro model system for studying neurophysiology, neuroplasticity and memory storage. Damage, disease or hypoxia in this area is related to Alzheimer's disease, encephalitis, epilepsy and amnesia. Examining hippocampal neurons under these disease conditions will enable people to have a better understanding of brain physiology, disease mechanisms, and pathology, and promote advances in drug development and ultimately clinical applications.