Permanent cell

Permanent cells are cells that are incapable of reproduction as adults. This includes brain cells, neurons, heart cells, skeletal muscle cells and RBCs.[1]

Culture of rat brain cells stained with antibody to MAP2 (green), Neurofilament NF-H (red) and DNA (blue). MAP2 is found in neuronal dendrites, while the neurofilament is found predominantly in axons. Antibodies and image courtesy of EnCor Biotechnology

References

  1. ↑ http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/452210/permanent-cell
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