In adult rat CNS(central nervous system,CNS), NSC are found in two major areas: subventricular zone and subgranular zone. There exist NSC widely in embryonic CNS.

• 研究表明：成年大鼠的神经干细胞主要位于海马和脑室管膜下区,而胚胎中枢神经系统(central nervous system,CNS)中则广泛存在神经干细胞(neuralstem cells,NSC)。