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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:93088 Landgren H, et al., FoxJ3, a novel mammalian forkhead gene expressed in neuroectoderm, neural crest, and myotome. Dev Dyn. 2004 Oct;231(2):396-401
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5544193
Gene symbol: Foxj3
Gene name: forkhead box J3
Probe: Foxj3 cDNA1
Probe preparation: Antisense RNA
Assay notes: Two probes were described that gave identical results; either probe MGI:3526889 or MGI:5544118 could have been used for this assay.
Results
Specimen 2A: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: neural ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 2A Expression was detected in the neural tube.
TS13: migrating neural crest Present Regionally restricted 2A Expression was detected in cells ventrolaterally of the neural tube, likely to be migrating cranial neural crest.

Specimen 2B: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: forelimb bud Present 2B
TS15: future brain Present 2B
TS15: optic vesicle Present 2B
TS15: otocyst Present 2B

Specimen 2C: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: telencephalon Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression was detected in telencephalic vesicles.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component Present 2C
TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component Present 2C
TS17: 2nd branchial arch Present 2C
TS17: forelimb bud Present 2C
TS17: hindlimb bud Present 2C
TS17: mesenchyme derived from neural crest Present 2C
TS17: myotome Present 2C
TS17: primitive ventricle Present 2C
TS17: body wall Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression was detected in a segmented pattern of diffuse patches.

Specimen 2D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: migrating neural crest Present Regionally restricted 2D Expression in migrating neural crest cells runs along the neural tube and gradually shifts from a dorsal location at the posterior to the position of the dorsal root ganglia ventrally.
TS17: telencephalon Present 2D

Specimen 2G: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: migrating neural crest Present Regionally restricted 2G Expression in migrating neural crest cells runs along the neural tube and gradually shifts from a dorsal location at the posterior to the position of the dorsal root ganglia ventrally.
TS19: heart Absent 2G
TS19: myotome Present 2G There was a more distinct segmentation of the myotomes at E11.5 compared to E10.5.

Specimen 2J: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: myotome Present 2J

Specimen 2L: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: eye Present 2L
TS20: forelimb digit Present 2L

Specimen 2M: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: migrating neural crest Present Regionally restricted 2M There was a ventral shift in the expressing neural crest segments toward the position of the dorsal root ganglia along the craniocaudal axis.
TS20: body wall Present Regionally restricted 2M Expression was detected perpendicular to the body axis in stripes along the developing body wall musculature.

Specimen 3A: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: dermomyotome Present 3A
TS17: dorsal root ganglion Present 3A
TS17: neural tube Present 3A
TS17: body wall Present Regionally restricted 3A Expression was detected ventrolaterally of the dorsal root ganglia.

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: dorsal root ganglion Present 3B
TS19: myotome Present 3B
TS19: neural tube Present 3B
TS19: body wall Present Regionally restricted 3B Expression was detected in the mesenchyme of the body wall. Staining was separated from the surface ectoderm by a layer of negative mesenchyme.
TS19: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 3B Expression was detected in the mesenchyme of the body wall. Staining was separated from the surface ectoderm by a layer of negative mesenchyme.

Specimen 3E: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: dorsal root ganglion Present 3E
TS19: myotome Present 3E

Specimen 3H: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: dorsal root ganglion Present 3H
TS19: myotome Present 3H

Specimen 3K: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: mandibular process Present 3K
TS19: maxillary process Present 3K

Specimen 3M: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: lens vesicle Present Regionally restricted 3M Expression was restricted to the anterior hemisphere of the lens.
TS20: retina Present Regionally restricted 3M Expression was restricted to the medial part of the retina.

Specimen 3N: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: acoustic ganglion Present 3N
TS19: facial ganglion Present 3N
TS19: hindbrain Present 3N
TS19: trigeminal ganglion Present 3N
TS19: inner ear Present Regionally restricted 3N Expression was detected in the otocyst.

Specimen 3P: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: dorsal root ganglion Present 3P
TS20: spinal cord Present 3P
TS20: body wall Present Regionally restricted 3P Expression was detected in the body wall musculature. Staining was separated from the surface ectoderm by a layer of negative mesenchyme.
TS20: skeletal muscle Present Regionally restricted 3P Expression was detected in the body wall musculature. Staining was separated from the surface ectoderm by a layer of negative mesenchyme.

Specimen 4A: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: limb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4A Expression was detected in a subectodermal mesenchymal layer and in an internal zone.
TS17: apical ectodermal ridge Absent 4A
TS17: limb ectoderm Absent 4A No expression was detected in the surface ectoderm.

Specimen 4B: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: limb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4B The two zones of expression can no longer be distinguished. The staining is concentrated to interior mesenchyme that, in the distal part, follows the outline of the forming digital rays.

Specimen 4C: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: forearm mesenchyme Present 4C
TS20: forelimb digit mesenchyme Present 4C
TS20: hand mesenchyme Present 4C

Specimen 4D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: limb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4D Expression was detected in a subectodermal mesenchymal layer and in an internal zone.

Specimen 4E: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: limb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4E The two zones of expression can no longer be distinguished. The staining is concentrated to interior mesenchyme.

Specimen 4F: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: Specimen was embedded in 18% polyacrylamide.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: forelimb digit mesenchyme Present 4F


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