The highest peak of Nestin mRNA expression emerged at postnatal day 5, and was then down-regulated.

在出生后的小脑中，表达也有类似规律，出生后第5天，表达量最高，其后下降。

Nestin can be used as a quick-responding and sensitive marker to central neural system injuries. It may be involved in the repair of neural cells.

巢蛋白可作为中枢神经系统损伤时最早、快速应答的敏感标志物，可能与神经细胞的修复有关。