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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:111160 Di Giacomo G, et al., Spatio-temporal expression of Pbx3 during mouse organogenesis. Gene Expr Patterns. 2006 Oct;6(7):747-757
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5440082
Gene symbol: Pbx3
Gene name: pre B cell leukemia homeobox 3
Probe: Pbx3a cDNA
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with digoxigenin RNA
Visualized with: Alkaline phosphatase
Results
Specimen 1A: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
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TS15: forelimb bud Present 1A
TS15: head Present 1A

Specimen 1A green inset: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
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TS15: 1st branchial arch mandibular component Present 1A green inset
TS15: 1st branchial arch maxillary component Present 1A green inset
TS15: 2nd branchial arch Present 1A green inset
TS15: fronto-nasal process Present 1A green inset
TS15: optic vesicle Present 1A green inset
TS15: 3rd branchial arch Absent 1A green inset

Specimen 1B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component Strong Regionally restricted 1B Highest expression in maxilla and branchial arch 1, especially in distal domains.
TS17: optic cup Present Regionally restricted 1B Authors report marked expression in the optic vesicle.
TS17: 2nd branchial arch Present 1B
TS17: fronto-nasal process Present 1B

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: 3rd branchial arch Weak

Specimen 1C: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: 1st branchial arch ectoderm Present 1C
TS17: 1st branchial arch mesenchyme Present 1C
TS17: 2nd branchial arch ectoderm Present 1C
TS17: 2nd branchial arch mesenchyme Present 1C
TS17: 3rd branchial arch mesenchyme Weak 1C
TS17: 3rd branchial arch ectoderm Absent 1C
TS17: pericardium Present 1C
TS17: heart Absent 1C

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: fronto-nasal process ectoderm Present
TS17: fronto-nasal process mesenchyme Present

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: 1st branchial arch Present Authors report expression in the frontonasal process, maxilla, and branchial arches 1 and 2 are relatively unchanged compared to that at E10.5.
TS19: 2nd branchial arch Present Authors report expression in the frontonasal process, maxilla, and branchial arches 1 and 2 are relatively unchanged compared to that at E10.5.
TS19: fronto-nasal process Present Authors report expression in the frontonasal process, maxilla, and branchial arches 1 and 2 are relatively unchanged compared to that at E10.5.
TS19: maxillary process Present Authors report expression in the frontonasal process, maxilla, and branchial arches 1 and 2 are relatively unchanged compared to that at E10.5.

Specimen 1E: embryonic day 9.0 (more )
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TS14: septum transversum Present 1E

Specimen 2A: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
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TS15: forelimb bud Present Regionally restricted 2A Expression in the proximal-anterior region of the forelimb.

Specimen 2B: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
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TS15: hindlimb ridge Absent 2B

Specimen 2C: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: forelimb bud Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression in the proximal-anterior region of the forelimb.

Specimen 2D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: hindlimb bud Absent 2D

Specimen 2E: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: forelimb bud mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2E Expression localized to the anterior and posterior mesenchyme of the forelimb proximal to the autopod.

Specimen 2F: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: hindlimb bud mesenchyme Weak Regionally restricted 2F Very weak expression in the anterior and posterior mesenchyme of the hindlimb proximal to the autopod.

Specimen 2G: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: forelimb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2G Weak expression in the proximal and anterior domain of the forelimb.
TS20: forelimb interdigital region Present 2G

Specimen 2H: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: hindlimb interdigital region Present 2H

Specimen 2K: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: Double labeled: purple - Pbx3; turquoise - Msx1 (assay MGI:5440083).
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TS20: forelimb interdigital region Present 2K

Specimen 2L: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: Double labeled: purple - Pbx3; turquoise - Msx1 (assay MGI:5440083).
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TS20: hindlimb interdigital region Present 2L

Specimen 3A: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: diencephalon Present Regionally restricted 3A Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS20: hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 3A Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS20: midbrain Present Regionally restricted 3A Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS20: thalamus Present Regionally restricted 3A Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS20: cerebellum primordium Present 3A

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: diencephalon Present Regionally restricted 3B Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS21: hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 3B Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS21: midbrain Present Regionally restricted 3B Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS21: thalamus Present Regionally restricted 3B Marked expression in the diencephalon, especially intense in the ventral thalamus; in the mesencephalon, specifically in the pretectum and superior colliculus; and in the rhombencephalon, including the cerebellum.
TS21: cerebellum Present 3B

Specimen 3C: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: olfactory lobe Present Regionally restricted 3C Expression localized to the epithelium of the olfactory bulb.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: cranial ganglion Strong Authors report intense expression in the cranial ganglia.

Specimen 3D: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: peripheral nervous system Present Regionally restricted 3D Marked expression in the peripheral nervous system, particularly in the spinal ganglia.
TS21: spinal ganglion Present 3D

Specimen 3E: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: rib pre-cartilage condensation Strong Regionally restricted 3E High expression in proliferating chondrocytes of the developing ribs.

Specimen 3F: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: rib cartilage condensation Strong Regionally restricted 3F High expression in proliferating chondrocytes of the developing ribs.

Specimen 3G: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: rib cartilage condensation Absent 3G No expression in rib hypertrophic chondrocytes.
TS22: axial skeleton thoracic region Present Regionally restricted 3G Expression restricted to mesenchyme surrounding the ribs.

Specimen 3H: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: skeleton Present Regionally restricted 3H High expression in developing articulations, especially in joint tendons, ligaments, and in the domains of capsules.
TS22: limb cartilage condensation Absent 3H No expression in perichondrium of limb endochondral bones.

Specimen 3J: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: respiratory tract Strong Regionally restricted 3J Strong expression in the respiratory tract, especially in the mesenchyme condensing around the main bronchi.
TS20: main bronchus mesenchyme Strong 3J

Specimen 3K: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: respiratory system Present Regionally restricted 3K Expression in the mesenchyme surrounding the pseudostratified epithelium of airways.
TS20: respiratory system epithelium Present Regionally restricted 3K Expression on the apical side of epithelial cells lining the airways.

Specimen 3L: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: respiratory system epithelium Present Regionally restricted 3L Expression on the apical side of epithelial cells lining the airways.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: lung epithelium Present

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: lung Absent

Specimen 4A: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: enteric nervous system Strong Regionally restricted 4A High expression in the brain, specifically in the olfactory lobe of the telencephalon; in the mesencephalon, particularly in the pretectum; and in the rhombencephalon.
TS23: midbrain Strong Regionally restricted 4A High expression in the brain, specifically in the olfactory lobe of the telencephalon; in the mesencephalon, particularly in the pretectum; and in the rhombencephalon.
TS23: telencephalon Strong Regionally restricted 4A High expression in the brain, specifically in the olfactory lobe of the telencephalon; in the mesencephalon, particularly in the pretectum; and in the rhombencephalon.
TS23: olfactory lobe Strong 4A
TS23: pretectum Strong 4A

Specimen 4B: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: hindbrain Strong Regionally restricted 4B High expression in the brain, specifically in the olfactory lobe of the telencephalon; in the mesencephalon, particularly in the tectum; and in the rhombencephalon.
TS24: midbrain Strong Regionally restricted 4B High expression in the brain, specifically in the olfactory lobe of the telencephalon; in the mesencephalon, particularly in the tectum; and in the rhombencephalon.
TS24: telencephalon Strong Regionally restricted 4B High expression in the brain, specifically in the olfactory lobe of the telencephalon; in the mesencephalon, particularly in the tectum; and in the rhombencephalon.
TS24: olfactory lobe Strong 4B
TS24: tectum Strong 4B

Specimen 4B orange inset: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: olfactory epithelium Present 4B orange inset

Specimen 4C: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: neural retina Present 4C

Specimen 4D: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: neural retina Present 4D

Specimen 4E: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: submandibular gland epithelium Present 4E

Specimen 4F: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: enteric nervous system Present Regionally restricted 4F Expression detectable in the ganglia of the myenteric nerve plexus.

Specimen 4G: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: myenteric nerve plexus Weak Regionally restricted 4G Very low levels of expression in the ganglia of the myenteric nerve plexus.

Specimen 4H: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: enteric nervous system Present Regionally restricted 4H Expression detectable in the ganglia of the myenteric nerve plexus.

Specimen 4I: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: adrenal cortex Present 4I
TS24: adrenal medulla Absent 4I

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: gut mesenchyme Present

Specimen 5A: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: gut mesenchyme Strong 5A
TS21: gut epithelium Absent 5A

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: spleen primordium Weak Regionally restricted 5B Weak expression in mesenchymal cells of the spleen anlage on the side of the stomach.
TS22: liver Absent 5B
TS22: stomach Absent 5B

Specimen 5C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: liver Absent 5C
TS22: stomach epithelium Absent 5C

Specimen 5C1: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: enteric nervous system Present Regionally restricted 5C1 Expression detected in the myenteic nerve plexus (Auerbach's plexus) of the stomach. No expression in the submucosal nerve plexus.

Specimen 5F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: pancreas epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 5F Strong expression localized in the epithelium of the acini of the pancreas, and in potential duct cells surrounding the lumina.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: pancreas Weak Regionally restricted Weak expression in pancreatic epithelial cells.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: pancreas Absent No expression in pancreatic epithelial cells.

Specimen 6A: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: gland Present Regionally restricted 6A Authors report expession in the adrenal gland in the cortex, but not the medulla or capsule.

Specimen 6B: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: renal cortex Present Regionally restricted 6B Expression localized to cluster of cells within the kidney cortex.
TS21: cap mesenchyme Strong 6B Particularly intense expression in mesenchymal cells condensing to form nephron precursors.
TS21: ureter Absent 6B No expression in the epithelium of the adjacent ureteric bud.

Specimen 6C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: adrenal cortex Present 6C
TS22: adrenal medulla Absent 6C
TS22: adrenal gland Present Regionally restricted 6C No expression in the adrenal capsule.
TS22: metanephros Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression in clusters of cells throughout the kidney, morphologically resembling nephron precursors.
TS22: mesenchyme of metanephros Strong Regionally restricted 6C Marked expression in mesenchymal cells surrounding the ureter.
TS22: ureter Absent 6C No expression in the ureter epithelium.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: adrenal cortex Present
TS23: adrenal medulla Absent
TS23: adrenal gland Present Regionally restricted No expression in the adrenal capsule.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: metanephros Trace Barely detectable expression in the kidney.

Specimen 6D, 6D1: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: ovary Weak 6D , 6D1 Weak expression throughout the ovary.

Specimen 6F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: testis Trace 6F Little to no expresssion detected in the testis.


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