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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:10798 Orr-Urtreger A, et al., Developmental expression of c-kit, a proto-oncogene encoded by the W locus. Development. 1990 Aug;109(4):911-23
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:4439264
Gene symbol: Kit
Gene name: KIT proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase
Probe: c-kit cDNA4
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen not shown: embryonic day 6.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS9: embryo Absent

Specimen 2A,B: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: decidua Present Regionally restricted 2A/B Expression in the middle of the maternal placenta.
TS11: embryo Absent 2A/B

Specimen 2C,D: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: chorioallantoic placenta Present 2C/D
TS13: yolk sac Ambiguous 2C/D Authors state that expression in the yolk sac was less clear.

Specimen 2E,F: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: foregut diverticulum endoderm Present 2E
TS13: neural tube Present 2E
TS13: inner ear Present Regionally restricted 2E Expression in the otic vesicle
TS13: 1st branchial arch Present Regionally restricted 2E Expression in or under the surface of the mandibular arch.
TS13: heart Absent 2E

Specimen 3A,B: embryonic day 9.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS14: future midbrain Present 3A/B

Specimen 3C,D: embryonic day 9.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS14: future midbrain Present 3C/D
TS14: 1st branchial arch ectoderm Present 3C/D Expression in the surface ectoderm of the head corresponding to the first two branchial arches.
TS14: 2nd branchial arch ectoderm Present 3C/D Expression in the surface ectoderm of the head corresponding to the first two branchial arches.

Specimen 3E,F: embryonic day 9.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS14: future hindbrain Absent 3E/F
TS14: 1st branchial arch ectoderm Present 3E/F Expression in the surface ectoderm of the head corresponding to the first two branchial arches.
TS14: 2nd branchial arch ectoderm Present 3E/F Expression in the surface ectoderm of the head corresponding to the first two branchial arches.

Specimen 3G,H: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: branchial arch ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 3G/H Expression in the surface ectoderm of the head corresponding to the first two branchial arches.
TS13: somite Absent 3G/H

Specimen 4A,B: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: branchial arch ectoderm Present 4A/B Expression in the surface ectoderm of the branchial arches.
TS15: branchial pouch Present Regionally restricted 4A/B Expression in the endoderm of the branchial pouches, concentrated at the posterior surface of the branchial pouches.
TS15: heart Absent 4A/B
TS15: vertebral pre-cartilage condensation Absent 4A/B

Specimen 4D,E: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: branchial arch ectoderm Present 4D/E Expression in the surface ectoderm of the branchial arches.
TS15: branchial arch endoderm Present Regionally restricted 4D/E Expression in the endoderm of the branchial pouches, concentrated at the posterior surface of the branchial pouches.
TS15: branchial pouch Present Regionally restricted 4D/E Expression in the endoderm of the branchial pouches, concentrated at the posterior surface of the branchial pouches.
TS15: head Present Regionally restricted 4D/E Expression on the ventrolateral surface of the frontal bulge of the head - probably represents expression in the developing olfactory epithelium.

Specimen 4F,G: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: mesenchyme derived from somatopleure Strong Regionally restricted 4F/G Strong expression in somatic and splanchnic mesoderm surrounding the aorta.
TS15: mesenchyme derived from splanchnopleure Strong Regionally restricted 4F/G Strong expression in somatic and splanchnic mesoderm surrounding the aorta.
TS15: future hindbrain Present 4F/G
TS15: heart Absent 4F/G
TS15: somite Absent 4F/G

Specimen 4H,I: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: mesenchyme derived from somatopleure Strong Regionally restricted 4H/I Strong expression in somatic and splanchnic mesoderm surrounding the aorta.
TS15: mesenchyme derived from splanchnopleure Strong Regionally restricted 4H/I Strong expression in somatic and splanchnic mesoderm surrounding the aorta.
TS15: future hindbrain Present 4H/I
TS15: future spinal cord Present 4H/I
TS15: forelimb bud Weak 4H/I
TS15: somite Absent 4H/I

Specimen 5A,B: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: yolk sac mesenchyme Moderate Regionally restricted 5A/B Expression in most cells of the blood islands.

Specimen 6A,B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: forebrain marginal layer Present 6A/B
TS20: spinal cord Present Regionally restricted 6A/B Expression mostly in the dorsal portion of the spinal cord.
TS20: liver parenchyma Present 6A/B
TS20: liver sinusoid Weak Regionally restricted 6A/B Much less specific expression in more mature blood cells within liver sinuses.
TS20: stomach Strong Regionally restricted 6A/B Strong expression in the muscular layer; somewhat weaker in the endothelium.
TS20: esophagus Present Regionally restricted 6A/B Expression in the endothelium
TS20: oral region Present Regionally restricted 6A/B Expression in the endothelium
TS20: pharynx Present Regionally restricted 6A/B Expression in the endothelium
TS20: hindgut epithelium Present Regionally restricted 6A/B Expression in colon and rectum endothelium.
TS20: skin Strong Spotted 6A/B Punctate expression in subepidermal spaces in the nose and tail.`

Specimen 6D,E: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: spinal cord Present Regionally restricted 6D/E Expression mostly in the dorsal portion of the spinal cord.
TS20: liver parenchyma Present 6D/E
TS20: liver sinusoid Weak Regionally restricted 6D/E Much less specific expression in more mature blood cells within liver sinuses.
TS20: genital tubercle Strong 6D/E Authors report strong expression in the genital ridge.
TS20: hindlimb Weak 6D/E
TS20: intestine Strong Scattered 6D/E Strong expression in the muscular layer; somewhat weaker in the endothelium.
TS20: stomach Strong Scattered 6D/E Strong expression in the muscular layer; somewhat weaker in the endothelium.

Specimen 6F: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: dorsal root ganglion Present 6F
TS20: liver parenchyma Present 6F
TS20: spinal cord Present 6F
TS20: liver sinusoid Weak 6F
TS20: genital tubercle Strong 6F Authors report strong expression in the genital ridge.
TS20: intestine Strong Regionally restricted 6F Strong expression in the muscular layer; somewhat weaker in the endothelium.
TS20: stomach Strong Regionally restricted 6F Strong expression in the muscular layer; somewhat weaker in the endothelium.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: cranial ganglion Present

Specimen 7B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: nasal cavity epithelium Present 7B
TS22: upper jaw incisor dental papilla Present 7B
TS22: upper jaw incisor enamel organ Present 7B
TS22: skin Present Spotted 7B Punctate expression in subepidermal spaces in the nose and tail.

Specimen 7C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: pharynx epithelium Strong 7C
TS22: thymus primordium Strong 7C
TS22: tongue intrinsic muscle Strong 7C
TS22: thyroid gland Strong Regionally restricted 7C Strong exression in the thyroid duct and in structures surrounding the prospective thyroid cartilage.

Specimen 7D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: vibrissa Present Regionally restricted 7D Expression in cells in the root of sensory hairs in the snout.

Specimen 7E: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: skin Present Regionally restricted 7E Expression in cells in the subepidermal space of the face.

Specimen 7F,G: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: skin Present Spotted 7F/G Punctate expression in subepidermal spaces of the buccal area of the head, most likely tissue mast cells and/or melanocyte precursors.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: hindbrain Present
TS22: telencephalon marginal layer Present
TS22: spinal cord Present Regionally restricted Expression in the dorsal part of the spinal cord.
TS22: gut Present
TS22: liver Present
TS22: lung Present
TS22: pancreas Present

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 17.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS25: cerebellum Present
TS25: hindbrain Present
TS25: telencephalon marginal layer Present
TS25: spinal cord Present Regionally restricted Expression in the dorsal part of the spinal cord.
TS25: gut Present
TS25: liver Present
TS25: lung Present
TS25: pancreas Present

Specimen 8A,B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: genital tubercle Present Regionally restricted 8B Expression in the genital ridge.
TS20: primordial germ cell of gonad Present 8B

Specimen 9A,B: postnatal week 2 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: ovary antral follicle Present 9A/B
TS28: ovary primary follicle Present 9A/B
TS28: oocyte Strong 9A/B Highest expression in the oocytes themselves.

Specimen 9C,D: postnatal month 2 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: ovary mature follicle Present 9C/D
TS28: oocyte Strong 9C/D Highest expression in the oocytes themselves.

Specimen 9E,F: postnatal month 4 (more )
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: Leydig cell Leydig cell Present Regionally restricted 9E/F
TS28: Sertoli cell Sertoli cell Absent 9E/F
TS28: spermatogonium Absent 9E/F


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