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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:87456 Fox N, et al., Immunohistochemical localization of the early embryonic antigen (SSEA-1) in postimplantation mouse embryos and fetal and adult tissues. Dev Biol. 1981 Apr 30;83(2):391-8
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:3041510
Gene symbol: Fut4
Gene name: fucosyltransferase 4
Antibody: anti-SSEA-1
Detection system: Secondary antibody coupled to horseradish peroxidase
Results
Specimen 2A: embryonic day 6.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS9: embryo ectoderm Present 2A
TS9: extraembryonic visceral endoderm Present 2A
TS9: trophectoderm Present Regionally restricted 2A Staining is present in the trophoblastic cells invading the maternal decidua.
TS9: ectoplacental cone Absent 2A
TS9: extraembryonic ectoderm Absent 2A
TS9: parietal endoderm Absent 2A
TS28: decidua Absent 2A

Specimen 2B, C: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS11: embryo ectoderm Present 2B
TS11: extraembryonic visceral endoderm Present 2B , 2C
TS11: trophectoderm Present Regionally restricted 2B Staining is present in the trophoblastic cells.
TS11: ectoplacental cone Absent 2B
TS11: embryo mesoderm Absent 2B
TS11: extraembryonic ectoderm Absent 2B
TS11: parietal endoderm Absent 2B
TS11: primordial germ cell Present 2B , 2C

Specimen 3A: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: This is a cross section through the head process.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: neural ectoderm Present 3A
TS13: foregut diverticulum endoderm Present 3A
TS13: head mesenchyme Absent 3A
TS13: trunk somite Absent 3A
TS13: heart Absent 3A There is no staining in the primitive heart.

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: This is a cross section through the midregion.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: neural ectoderm Present 3B
TS13: somatopleure Present 3B Staining is present in cells lining the somatopleura.
TS13: extraembryonic component Present 3B Staining is present in the visceral endoderm and trophoblastic cells.
TS13: yolk sac Present 3B

Specimen 4: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: This is a transverse section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: neural tube Present 4
TS15: notochord Present 4
TS15: gut Present 4 Staining is present in the primitive gut.
TS15: surface ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 4 Staining is present in the ectodermal cells of the epidermis.

Specimen day 10: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: surface ectoderm Present Staining is present in cells forming the thickened ectoderm overlying the head region.
TS17: gonad primordium Present Staining is present in the genital ridge.
TS17: brain Present Staining is present in unidentified areas of the brain.
TS17: ear Present Staining is present in the developing auditory vesicle.

Specimen 5: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: This is a frontal cross section through the midportion of the embryo.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: gonad Present Regionally restricted 5a/b Staining is present in the genital ridges.
TS19: mesonephros Weak 5a/b Staining is present in the primordia of the mesonephric and Mullerian ducts.

Specimen day 12: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: metanephros Present Patchy Staining is present in the metanephros and a few tubular cells.

Specimen 6: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Note: This is a sagittal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: genital tubercle of male Present 6 Staining is present in the gonadal cells.
TS21: nephric duct of male, mesonephric portion Present Regionally restricted 6 Staining is present in cells lining the epididymal ducts.

Specimen 7: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
Note: This is a transverse section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: testis Trace 7 Almost no staining is seen in the testis.
TS23: epididymis Strong 7 Staining is seen in the epididymal ductal cells.

Specimen 8: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: medullary renal tubule Present Regionally restricted 8
TS24: renal convoluted tubule Present Regionally restricted 8
TS24: maturing glomerular tuft Absent 8

Specimen 9: postnatal (more )
Note: This specimen was pregnant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: endometrium Strong Regionally restricted 9A , 9B Staining is seen on the endometrial glandular cells.

Specimen 10: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: oviduct Present Patchy 10 Staining is present in some (but not all) epithelial lining cells.

Specimen 11: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: epididymis Present Patchy 11 Staining is present in some (but not all) epithelial lining cells.

Specimen adult: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: metanephros Weak Regionally restricted There is weak staining in the kidney tubular cells.
TS28: cerebellum Weak
TS28: intestine Absent
TS28: musculature Absent
TS28: ovary Absent
TS28: skin Absent

Specimen adult: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: ovary Absent

Specimen adult: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: spermatozoon Present Regionally restricted There is staining in the epididymal (but not testicular) sperm.
TS28: ductus deferens Absent
TS28: testis Absent


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