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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:11448 Opstelten DJ, et al., The mouse homeobox gene, S8, is expressed during embryogenesis predominantly in mesenchyme. Mech Dev. 1991 Mar;34(1):29-41
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5446513
Gene symbol: Prrx2
Gene name: paired related homeobox 2
Probe: S8 cDNA
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen 4A/B & C/D: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: 10-somite embryo.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: somatopleure Present 4C/D , 4A/B
TS13: somite Present Non-Uniform 4C/D , 4A/B The higher concentration of signal was located ventrally.
TS13: allantois Present 4A/B
TS13: branchial arch Present 4A/B
TS13: head mesenchyme Present 4A/B
TS13: embryo endoderm Absent 4C/D , 4A/B
TS13: neural tube Absent 4C/D , 4A/B
TS13: splanchnopleure Absent 4C/D , 4A/B
TS13: embryo ectoderm Absent 4A/B , 4C/D Expression was not found in ectodermal epithelium.

Specimen 4E/F: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: 15-somite embryo.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS14: 1st branchial arch mandibular component Present 4E/F
TS14: heart Present 4E/F
TS14: mesenchyme derived from lateral plate Present 4E/F
TS14: somite Present 4E/F
TS14: 2nd branchial arch Present 4E/F Expression was detected in the hyoid arch.

Specimen 5A/B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5A/B Expression was concentrated in craniofacial mesenchyme.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component Present 5A/B
TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component Present 5A/B
TS17: heart Present 5A/B
TS17: limb Present 5A/B
TS17: sclerotome Present 5A/B

Specimen 5C/D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: otocyst epithelium Present Regionally restricted 5C/D Expression was detected in a narrow band of ectodermal epithelium in the otic vesicle, adjacent to the positive region in the mesenchyme.

Specimen 6A/B & 6C: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: fronto-nasal process mesenchyme Present 6A/B
TS20: nasal septum Present 6A/B
TS20: palatal shelf Present 6A/B
TS20: tongue Present Regionally restricted 6C , 6A/B Expression was detected in the mesenchyme. There was no signal in the epithelium.

Specimen 6D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: face mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6D Expression was detected in the mesenchymal layers surrounding the hair follicles.

Specimen 7A/B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: lower eyelid mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7A/B Expression was detected in the orbital septum and tarsus of the upper and lower eyelids.
TS22: upper eyelid mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7A/B Expression was detected in the orbital septum and tarsus of the upper and lower eyelids.
TS22: perioptic mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7A/B Expression was detected in the sclera.
TS22: lacrimal gland bud Present 7A/B

Specimen 7C/D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: dental papilla Present Regionally restricted 7C/D Expression was detected in mesenchyme of the dental papilla.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: limb mesenchyme Present Widespread Expression was distributed throughout the mesenchyme of the limb bud.

Specimen 8A/B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: limb Present Regionally restricted 8A/B Expression was concentrated distally in the limb bud. Hybridization was localized sub-epithelially.
TS20: limb pre-cartilage condensation Absent 8A/B

Specimen 8C/D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: forelimb interdigital region Present 8C/D
TS22: hindlimb interdigital region Present 8C/D
TS22: hindlimb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 8C/D Expression was detected in connective tissue and distal parts of the limbs.
TS22: forelimb cartilage condensation Absent 8C/D There was no signal in the precartilaginous cells.
TS22: hindlimb cartilage condensation Absent 8C/D There was no signal in the precartilaginous cells.
TS22: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 8C/D Expression was detected in the head surrounding the whisker follicles.

Specimen 9A/B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: sclerotome Present Regionally restricted 9A/B Expression was detected ventro-laterally in the loosely packed mesenchyme of the sclerotome.

Specimen 9C/D: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: sclerotome Present 9C/D

Specimen 10A/B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: cranium Present Regionally restricted 10A/B Expression was detected in the base of the skull.
TS22: face mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 10A/B Expression was detected in the fronto-nasal mesenchyme.
TS22: mandible Present 10A/B
TS22: maxilla Present 10A/B
TS22: palatal shelf Present 10A/B
TS22: rib cartilage condensation Present Regionally restricted 10A/B Expression was detected in the perichondrial layers of the ribs.
TS22: genital tubercle Present Regionally restricted 10A/B Expression was detected in the genital eminence.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: heart Present Regionally restricted Expression was mainly restricted to the atrial wall and the atrio-ventricular valves.
TS20: heart atrium Present Regionally restricted Expression was mainly restricted to the atrial wall and the atrio-ventricular valves.


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