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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:42035 Houzelstein D, et al., Insertional mutation of the mouse Msx1 homeobox gene by an nlacZ reporter gene. Mech Dev. 1997 Jul;65(1-2):123-33
Assay type: In situ reporter (knock in)
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5441564
Gene symbol: Msx1
Gene name: msh homeobox 1
Reporter: lacZ
Direct Detection
Results
Specimen 2a: embryonic day 8.0; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: embryo ectoderm Present Widespread 2a Expression was detected in both the future dorsal ectoderm and in the neuroepithelium.
TS12: embryo mesenchyme Present Widespread 2a Expression was detected in most mesoderm.
TS12: extraembryonic mesenchyme Present 2a

Specimen 2b: embryonic day 8.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: embryo Strong Regionally restricted 2b Expression was strong in the posterior region of the embryo.
TS13: amnion Strong 2b
TS13: neural ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 2b Expression is present throughout the neural tube, from the prospective forebrain to its caudalmost part.
TS13: future prosencephalon Present Regionally restricted 2b Expression was detected in the neural tube.
TS13: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2b Expression was detected in the posterior mesoderm.

Specimen 2c: embryonic day 9.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Note: 18 somite embryo. Specimen from the posterior region.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: mesenchyme derived from somatopleure Strong 2c
TS15: mesenchyme derived from splanchnopleure Strong 2c
TS15: neural tube Strong 2c The entire open neuroepithelium expresses the reporter.
TS15: hindgut Strong Regionally restricted 2c Expression was strong in the ventral part of the hindgut.
TS15: trunk paraxial mesenchyme Present Single cells 2c Expression was detected in some cells in the paraxial presomitic mesoderm.
TS15: embryo ectoderm Present 2c
TS15: notochord Present 2c

Specimen 2d: embryonic day 9.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Note: 18 somite embryo. Specimen from the anterior region.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: gut Weak 2d In a more anterior domain compared to the section in Fig. 2C, expression in the splanchnopleure and gut was weakened.
TS15: mesenchyme derived from splanchnopleure Weak 2d In a more anterior domain compared to the section in Fig. 2C, expression in the splanchnopleure and gut was weakened.
TS15: mesenchyme derived from somatopleure Present 2d
TS15: paraxial mesenchyme Absent 2d
TS15: somite Absent 2d
TS15: neural tube Present Regionally restricted 2d Expression was detected in the dorsal-most portion of the more mature neural tube.
TS15: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2d Expression was detected in the intermediate mesoderm.

Specimen 2e: embryonic day 9.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Note: 18 somite embryo.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: migrating neural crest Present Regionally restricted 2e Expression was detected in neural crest cells as they leave the dorsal neural tube.
TS15: forelimb bud Present 2e Expression was detected in the whole forelimb bud.

Specimen 2f: embryonic day 9.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Note: 18 somite embryo.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: migrating neural crest Present Regionally restricted 2f Expression was detected in migrating cephalic neural crest cells. Strong migration was noted from rhombomeres 2,4 and 6 with weaker and delayed migration from rhombomeres 3 and 5.
TS15: otocyst Present 2f
TS15: rhombomere 2 Present 2f
TS15: rhombomere 3 Present 2f
TS15: rhombomere 4 Present 2f
TS15: rhombomere 5 Present 2f
TS15: rhombomere 6 Present 2f

Specimen 2f inset: embryonic day 9.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Note: 18 somite embryo.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: rhombomere 2 Weak 2f inset
TS15: rhombomere 4 Weak 2f inset
TS15: rhombomere 6 Weak 2f inset
TS15: rhombomere 3 Strong 2f inset
TS15: rhombomere 5 Strong 2f inset

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 10.0; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS16: gut Absent

Specimen 3a H (left): embryonic day 10.0; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1tm1Bero (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS16: 1st branchial arch maxillary component Strong 3a H No difference in expression pattern was noted between heterozygous and homozygous embryos.
TS16: forelimb bud Strong 3a H No difference in expression pattern was noted between heterozygous and homozygous embryos.
TS16: hindlimb bud Strong 3a H No difference in expression pattern was noted between heterozygous and homozygous embryos.

Specimen 3a h (right): embryonic day 10.0; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS16: 1st branchial arch maxillary component Strong 3a h No difference in expression pattern was noted between heterozygous and homozygous embryos.
TS16: forelimb bud Strong 3a h No difference in expression pattern was noted between heterozygous and homozygous embryos.
TS16: hindlimb bud Strong 3a h No difference in expression pattern was noted between heterozygous and homozygous embryos.

Specimen 3d h (left): embryonic day 13.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: mammary gland primordium Present 3d h Expression was detected in the mammary gland in males and females.
TS21: body wall mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 3d h Expression in the lateral mesoderm is restricted to the region of the body wall where closure is still taking place.
TS21: embryo Present 3d h The expression tended to be stronger in homozygotes than in heterozygotes.
TS21: blood vessel Present 3d h
TS21: outer ear Present 3d h

Specimen 3d H (right): embryonic day 13.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1tm1Bero (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: mammary gland primordium Present 3d H Expression was detected in the mammary gland in males and females.
TS21: body wall mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 3d H Expression in the lateral mesoderm is restricted to the region of the body wall where closure is still taking place.
TS21: embryo Present 3d H The expression tended to be stronger in homozygotes than in heterozygotes.
TS21: blood vessel Present 3d H
TS21: outer ear Present 3d H

Specimen 3e h (left): embryonic day 13.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: outer ear Present 3e h

Specimen 3e H (right): embryonic day 13.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1tm1Bero (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: outer ear Present 3e H

Specimen 4a: embryonic day 10.5; Msx1tm1Bero/Msx1+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: limb Strong 4a Expression was detected widely in the progress zone.
TS17: embryo Present Regionally restricted 4a Expression was detected in the region neighboring the neural tube.
TS17: 1st branchial arch Present 4a


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