[Microtubule-associated proteins as markers of nerve cell differentiation and functional status]

This paper is aimed at the characterization of beta-III-tubulin, MAP2 and doublecortin, the proteins which participate in the organization, stabilization and function of the microtubules of nerve cell cytoskeleton. Due to the structural and functional features, these proteins may be regarded as differentiation markers, associated with neurogenesis and as the indicators of nerve cell functional status under normal and pathological conditions. The data presented show that these proteins perform important structural and transport functions in nerve cells and are essential for some neurospecific intracellular processes. However, current knowledge of the functional role of these proteins in nerve cells is insufficient and requires significant supplementation indispensable for unequivocal interpretation of the studies results.