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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:51091 Weiner L, et al., Basonuclin as a cell marker in the formation and cycling of the murine hair follicle. Differentiation. 1998 Sep;63(5):263-72
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:3831173
Gene symbol: Bnc1
Gene name: basonuclin zinc finger protein 1
Antibody: Anti-Basonuclin
Detection system: Biotinylated secondary antibody/[Strept]avidin coupled to Cy3
Results
Specimen not shown: embryonic day 13.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: epidermis Weak Widespread Weak, cytoplasmic expression was uniformly present in the epithelial precursors of the epidermis.

Specimen 1A, B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: epidermis Weak 1A , 1B
TS22: hair follicle Strong Regionally restricted 1B , 1A Expression becomes nuclear and abundant in epithelial cells of the developing hair follicles.

Specimen 1C, D: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: hair follicle Strong Regionally restricted 1D , 1C Intense nuclear staining appeared in basal cells that form the placodes.

Specimen 1E, F: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: hair follicle Strong Regionally restricted 1E , 1F Intense nuclear staining appeared in basal cells that form the placodes.

Specimen 2A, B: postnatal newborn (more )
Note: First anagen.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS27: hair follicle Strong Regionally restricted 2A , 2B Intense nuclear expression was detected in the lower segment of the follicle. In the upper segment of the folicle, expression was more faint and cytoplasmic.
TS27: hair outer root sheath Strong 2A , 2B
TS27: epidermis Weak Regionally restricted 2B , 2A Expression was faint and cytoplasmic in the basal layer of the epidermis adjacent to the follicle.

Specimen 2C, D: postnatal day 4 (more )
Note: First anagen.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Present Regionally restricted 2D , 2C Expression was detected in the outer root sheath and the matrix layer immediately adjacent to the follicular papilla.
TS28: hair root sheath matrix Present Regionally restricted 2D , 2C Expression was detected in the outer root sheath and the matrix layer immediately adjacent to the follicular papilla.
TS28: hair follicle Present Regionally restricted 2C , 2D Staining was weaker and cytoplasmic in the upper segment of the follicle .

Specimen 2E, F: postnatal day 10 (more )
Note: First anagen.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Strong Regionally restricted 2E , 2F Expression was nuclear and abundant in the basal layer of the outer root sheath.
TS28: hair follicle Present Regionally restricted 2F , 2E In the follicular stalk, nuclear expression was present in some suprabasal cells. Staining in the upper follicular segment was weak and cytoplasmic.

Specimen 2G, H: postnatal day 10 (more )
Note: First anagen.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Strong Regionally restricted 2H , 2G Expression was nuclear and abundant in the basal layer of the outer root sheath.
TS28: hair root sheath matrix Present Regionally restricted 2G , 2H Expression was nuclear in both the basal layer of the matrix and a short column of epithelial cells immediately above the papilla.

Specimen not shown: postnatal day 16 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair follicle Present
TS28: hair root sheath matrix Present Regionally restricted Nuclear expression was detected in the epithelial cells of the deepest part of the matrix.

Specimen 3A, B: postnatal newborn (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS27: hair follicle Present 3A , 3B Expression is cytoplasmic and weak in the upper segment of the hair follicle. Staining is nuclear and higher intensity in the lower follicle segment.
TS27: epidermis Weak Regionally restricted 3B , 3A Expression was weak and cytoplasmic in the basal layer of the epidermis. Staining in the stratum corneum is non-specific.

Specimen 4A, B: postnatal day 17 (more )
Note: Regressing hair follicles of the first catagen.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Present Regionally restricted 4B , 4A Nuclear staining was detected in the outer root sheath cells surrounding the differentiating club hair.
TS28: hair follicle Present Regionally restricted 4B , 4A Expression was detected in the cells of the epithelial strand connecting the presumptive club to the follicular papilla.

Specimen 4C, D: postnatal day 17 (more )
Note: Regressing hair follicles of the first catagen.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Present Regionally restricted 4D , 4C Nuclear staining was detected in the outer root sheath cells surrounding the differentiating club hair.
TS28: hair follicle Present Regionally restricted 4C , 4D Expression was detected in the cells of the epithelial strand connecting the presumptive club to the follicular papilla.

Specimen 5A, B: postnatal day 19 (more )
Note: Telogen follicles.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Present Regionally restricted 5A , 5B Nuclear expression was detected in the outer root sheath encasing the club. Expression decreased in the outer root sheath cells near the upper end of the club.
TS28: hair follicle Present Regionally restricted 5A , 5B Expression was detected in a peg beneath the club in close contact with the follicular papilla.

Specimen 5C, D: postnatal day 19 (more )
Note: Telogen follicles.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Present Regionally restricted 5D , 5C Nuclear expression was detected in the outer root sheath encasing the club. Expression decreased in the outer root sheath cells near the upper end of the club.
TS28: hair follicle Present Regionally restricted 5C , 5D Expression was detected in a peg beneath the club in close contact with the follicular papilla.

Specimen 6A, B: postnatal day 20 (more )
Note: Second cycle of hair growth - anagen.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair follicle Present Regionally restricted 6A , 6B Nuclear expression was detected in the germ cells growing downwards into the dermis and enveloping the follicular papillae.
TS28: hair outer root sheath Trace 6A , 6B

Specimen 6C, D: postnatal day 20 (more )
Note: New hair bulb forming.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: hair outer root sheath Present Regionally restricted 6D , 6C As a new hair bulb formed, nuclear staining was detected in basal keratinocytes of the developing outer root sheath and matrix.
TS28: hair root sheath matrix Present Regionally restricted 6D , 6C As a new hair bulb formed, nuclear staining was detected in basal keratinocytes of the developing outer root sheath and matrix.


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