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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:102418 Brumwell CL, et al., Biotinidase reveals the morphogenetic sequence in cochlea and cochlear nucleus of mice. Hear Res. 2005 Nov;209(1-2):104-21
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:3612432
Gene symbol: Btd
Gene name: biotinidase
Antibody: anti-Biotinidase
Detection system: Secondary antibody coupled to horseradish peroxidase
Results
Specimen 1B,C,D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Note: Fig. 1C,1D are higher magnification images of 1B.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: otocyst mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 1B Expression was detected in precursor cells in the periotic mesenchyme migrating on both sides of the otocyst.
TS17: acoustic ganglion Present 1B Expression was detected in cochlear ganglion (CG) neuron precursors located ventral to the otocyst.
TS17: otocyst epithelium Present Regionally restricted 1C , 1D , 1B Expression was detected in cells and fibers in the otic epithelium facing the neural tube and the dorsal region of the epithelium.
TS17: hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 1B Expression was detected in the subpial region, the floorplate, and the commissural fibers.
TS17: blood vessel Present 1B Expression was detected in endothelial cells of blood vessels invading the neural tube.

Specimen 2A,B,C,D: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: Fig. 2B,2C,2D are higher magnification images of 2A.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: vestibulo-cochlear ganglion Present Regionally restricted 2B , 2A , 2D , 2C Expression was detected in the perikarya of the ganglion cell bodies and the bipolar processes peripherally and centrally. Expression was strong in precursor cells migrating from the epithelium across the basal lamina.
TS20: inner ear epithelium Present Uniform 2A Expression was detected throughout the sensory epithelium.
TS20: hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 2A Expression was detected in a ventrolateral piece of the neural tube.
TS20: cochlear duct Present Regionally restricted 2A Expression was detected along the outer membrane of the cochlear duct.

Specimen 2E: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: 4th ventricle lateral recess Present Regionally restricted 2E Expression was detected in proliferating epithelial cells.

Specimen 3B,C,D,E: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: Fig. 3C,3D,3E are higher magnification images of 3B.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: vestibulocochlear nerve cochlear component Present Regionally restricted 3B Expression was detected in fibers from the cochlear nerve.
TS22: cochlear ganglion Present Regionally restricted 3B , 3C , 3E , 3D Expression was detected in the cochlear ganglion and its peripheral processes.
TS22: inner ear epithelium Present Regionally restricted 3E , 3B , 3C , 3D Expression was detected in a strand of cells skirting the edge of the sensory epithelium to reach the abneural side.

Specimen 4A,B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: Fig. 4B is a higher magnification image of 4A.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: 4th ventricle lateral recess Present Regionally restricted 4B , 4A Expression was detected in precursor cells migrating from the periventricular zone.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 17.5-18.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS25: cochlear ganglion Present
TS25: vestibular ganglion Present
TS25: inner ear epithelium Present Regionally restricted Expression was detected in the sensory epithelium.
TS25: cochlea Present Regionally restricted Expression was detected in the hair cell layers and was more intense basally.

Specimen 5A,B: postnatal day 0 (more )
Note: Fig. 5B is a higher magnification image of 5A.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS27: organ of Corti Present Regionally restricted 5A Expression was detected in the apical ends of the epithelial cells, including the ciliary tufts. The basal ends of the epithelial cells are less heavily stained.
TS27: cochlear ganglion Present Regionally restricted 5B , 5A Expression was detected in the proximal region of the ganglion, the intraganglionic spiral bundle and the central ganglionic processes. In the neurons, staining was primarily in the perikaryon and the nucleolus.
TS27: vestibular ganglion Present 5A

Specimen 5C: postnatal day 0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS27: brainstem Present Regionally restricted 5C Expression was detected in the cochlear nucleus.

Specimen 6A,B,C: postnatal day 9 (more )
Note: Fig. 6B,6C are higher magnification images of 6A.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: organ of Corti Present Regionally restricted 6A , 6B Expression was detected in the bases of the pillar cells bordering the tunnel floor, the radial fibers and was intense in the inner and outer hair cell layers.
TS28: osseus spiral lamina Present Regionally restricted 6A Expression was detected in nerve fibers running between the organ of Corti and the cochlear ganglion.
TS28: cochlear ganglion Present Regionally restricted 6A , 6C Type 1, Type 2 and Schwann cells were stained.

Specimen 7A,B,C,D: postnatal day 9 (more )
Note: Fig. 7B,7C,7D are higher magnification images of 7A.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: brainstem Present Regionally restricted 7A , 7C , 7D , 7B Expression was detected in the dorsal and posteroventral cochlear nucleus (CN). In the dorsal CN, small intensely stained cells below the ependymal surface were noted. Some giant and corn cells, and cells of the internal lamella were also stained.

Specimen 8A: postnatal day 30 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: brainstem Present Regionally restricted 8A Expression was detected in the posteroventral part of the anteroventral part of the cochlear nucleus, and large cells of the dorsal and ventral cochlear nucleus.

Specimen 8B,C: postnatal day 30 (more )
Note: Fig. 8B is a higher magnification image of 8C.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: cochlear ganglion Present Regionally restricted 8C , 8B Expression was detected in type 1 cells. Mild staining was seen in type 2 cells.
TS28: vestibulocochlear nerve cochlear component Absent 8C , 8B The cochlear nerve fibers were not stained.
TS28: organ of Corti Present Regionally restricted 8C Expression was detected in the hair cell layers.
TS28: spiral limbus Weak 8C
TS28: tectorial membrane Weak 8C

Specimen 8D: postnatal day 30 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: vestibular ganglion Strong Regionally restricted 8D Expression was detected in all three sizes of ganglion cells, but a significant fraction of each cell type is unstained or lightly stained. The perikaryal cytoplasm and nucleolus are stained.
TS28: vestibulocochlear nerve vestibular component Absent 8D

Specimen 9A,B,C: postnatal adult (more )
Note: Fig. 9B,9C are higher magnification images of 9A.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: cochlear ganglion Present 9B , 9A Expression was detected in perikarya of many type 1 and some type 2 cells. Schwann cells surrounding and within the chochlear ganglion are stained.
TS28: osseus spiral lamina Present Regionally restricted 9A , 9C Expression was detected in the fibers running from the cochlear ganglion to the organ of Corti.
TS28: organ of Corti Present Regionally restricted 9C , 9C inset , 9A Expression was detected in the inner and outer spiral bundle, the outer pillar cells, the inner and outer hair cells and the inner radial fibers.

Specimen 9D: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: brainstem Present 9D inset , 9D
TS28: vestibulocochlear nerve cochlear component Present Regionally restricted 9D , 9D inset Expression was detected on a cochlear nerve fiber endbulb.


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