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Red Nucleus Neurons

Introduction

Red Nucleus Neurons is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.

The Red Nucleus (RN) is a midbrain structure involved in motor control, receiving input from the cerebellum and motor [cortex](/brain-regions/cortex), and sending outputs to the spinal cord via the rubrospinal tract. It plays important roles in limb movement and has been implicated in various movement disorders. [@gibson1985]

Overview

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<tr><th colspan="2" style="background:#4a90d9; color:white;">Cell Type Information</th></tr> [@padel2013]
<tr><td><b>Cell Type</b></td><td>Red Nucleus Neurons</td></tr> [@buys1993]
<tr><td><b>Abbreviation</b></td><td>RN</td></tr> [@ralston1999]
<tr><td><b>Lineage</b></td><td>Motor neuron > Midbrain</td></tr> [@khn2017]
<tr><td><b>Brain Regions</b></td><td>Midbrain, Red Nucleus</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Key Markers</b></td><td>Calbindin, Parvalbumin, Cbln2, Ntrk2</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Allen Atlas ID</b></td><td>Red nucleus</td></tr>
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