Cell subtype · L1S
OLG.oligodendrocyte
46,264 cells in the full atlas (not the displayed sample).
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Marker genes
MBP, PLP1, MOG, MAG, MOBP
Annotation genes
MBP, PLP1, MOG
Annotation rationales
This identity denotes mature oligodendrocytes specialized for central-nervous-system myelin production.
Functional implications
They insulate axons to accelerate conduction and provide metabolic and trophic support for long-term axonal function.
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