Age-related changes in the expression of cytokeratin and vimentin in human choroid plexus
Kasper, M.; Stosiek, P.; Karsten, U.
Journal für Hirnforschung 30(1): 1-4
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-8359 PMID: 2470812 Document Number: 327375
Using immunohistochemical methods the expression of intermediate filaments in fetal and adult human choroid plexus epithelium was investigated. The results indicate that the full expression of cytokeratin and vimentin was seen at the 22nd gestational week corresponding to the onset of liquor production. In neural tube and crest cells of human embryos no cytokeratins were detectable, whereas vimentin could be demonstrated in early stages.