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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:16791 Rackley RR, et al., Expression of the Wilms' tumor suppressor gene WT1 during mouse embryogenesis. Cell Growth Differ. 1993 Dec;4(12):1023-31
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5604353
Gene symbol: Wt1
Gene name: WT1 transcription factor
Probe: WT1 cDNA6
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with I125 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen 1A/B embryo: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: embryo Absent 1A/B
TS13: extraembryonic component Absent 1A/B
TS13: trophectoderm Absent 1A/B
TS13: amnion Absent 1A/B
TS13: neural ectoderm Absent 1A/B No expression in the neuroepithelium of neural tube.
TS13: somite Absent 1A/B
TS13: pericardial cavity Absent 1A/B No expression in pericardioperitoneal cavity.
TS13: peritoneal cavity Absent 1A/B No expression in pericardioperitoneal cavity.

Specimen 1A/B maternal: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: decidua Strong 1A/B Strong expression in the maternal endometrium.

Specimen 1C/D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: nephric duct, mesonephric portion Strong 1C/D Strong expression in mesonephric duct.
TS17: urogenital ridge Strong 1C/D Strong expression in urogenital ridge; lower levels in its mesentery.
TS17: nephric duct, metanephric portion Strong 1C/D Strong expression in degenerating pronephrons.
TS17: mesothelium Strong 1C/D Strong expression in mesothelium of the peritoneal and thoracic cavity, including the thymus, lung and heart.
TS17: dorsal mesogastrium Present Regionally restricted 1C/D Expression in spleen primordium.
TS17: midgut loop dorsal mesentery Present 1C/D Expression in midgut with dorsal mesentery.
TS17: 1st branchial arch Absent 1C/D
TS17: hepatic primordium Absent 1C/D
TS17: lung Absent 1C/D
TS17: main bronchus Absent 1C/D
TS17: pericardial cavity Absent 1C/D
TS17: stomach lumen Absent 1C/D
TS17: pancreas primordium Absent 1C/D

Specimen 1E/F: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: peripheral blastema Strong 1E/F Strong expression in the metanephric blastema.
TS19: dorsal mesogastrium Strong Regionally restricted 1E/F Strong expression in the capsule and epithelial supporting reticular tissue of the spleen primordium.
TS19: urogenital ridge Strong Regionally restricted 1E/F Strong expression in mesentery of urogenital ridge.
TS19: body wall Strong Regionally restricted 1E/F Strong expression in the developing inferoanterior abdominal wall.
TS19: ureteric bud Absent 1E/F No expression in ureteric bud and surrounding epithelium.
TS19: iliac artery Absent 1E/F
TS19: embryo Present Regionally restricted 1E/F Although there is expression elsewhere in the embryo, there is none in the dorsum.

Specimen 1G/H: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: coelomic epithelium of gonad Strong 1G/H Strong expression in germinal epithelium.
TS19: mesonephros Strong 1G/H Strong expression in mesonephric vesicle with podocyte cap.
TS19: primordial germ cell of gonad Absent 1G/H

Specimen 2A/B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: metanephros Strong 2A/B
TS20: testis Strong 2A/B
TS20: nephric duct of male, mesonephric portion Strong Regionally restricted 2A/B Strong expression supporting stroma of the vas deferens.
TS20: mesothelium Present 2A/B
TS20: vertebral cartilage condensation Absent 2A/B No expression in vertebral bodies.
TS20: liver Absent 2A/B
TS20: embryo Present Regionally restricted 2A/B Although there is expression elsewhere in the embryo, there is none in the adrenal gland.

Specimen 2C: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: primitive collecting duct Absent 2C
TS21: renal capsule Absent 2C
TS21: renal pelvis Absent 2C

Specimen 2E/F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: nephrogenic interstitium Strong 2E/F Strong expression in metanephric blastema
TS22: pretubular aggregate Strong 2E/F Strong expression in early condensations.
TS22: renal vesicle Strong 2E/F Strong expression during podocyte formation.
TS22: renal capsule Absent 2E/F

Specimen 4A/B: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: metanephros Present 4A/B
TS21: testis Present Regionally restricted 4A/B Areas of expression do not include the efferent ductules.
TS21: nephric duct of male, mesonephric portion Present Regionally restricted 4A/B Expression is present in the stroma of vas deferens and epididymis.
TS21: mesothelium Present 4A/B
TS21: adrenal gland Absent 4A/B
TS21: pancreas Absent 4A/B
TS21: stomach epithelium Absent 4A/B

Specimen 4C/D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: Sertoli cell Sertoli cell Present 4C/D
TS22: testis Present Regionally restricted 4C/D Areas of expression include the tunica albuginea.
TS22: primary sex cord Present 4C/D Expression in seminiferous tubules.
TS22: germ cell of testis Absent 4C/D No expression in spermatogonia.

Specimen 4F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: germ cell of testis Absent 4F No expression in spermatogonia.

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: lung Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression in the mesothelial lining.
TS21: spinal cord mantle layer Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression in ependymal cells.
TS21: mesothelium Present 5B
TS21: vertebral cartilage condensation Absent 5B No expression in vertebral bodies.

Specimen 5D: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: paramesonephric duct of female Present Regionally restricted 5D Expression is present in the uterus but not its lining.
TS21: mesothelium Present 5D
TS21: body wall Present 5D Expression in abdominal wall musculature.
TS21: midgut Absent 5D
TS21: primitive bladder Absent 5D
TS21: rectum Absent 5D
TS21: stomach epithelium Absent 5D
TS21: urethra Absent 5D No expression in posterior urethra.

Specimen 5E: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: paramesonephric duct of female Strong Regionally restricted 5E Strong expression in the uterine horn.
TS21: metanephros Present 5E
TS21: spinal cord mantle layer Present 5E
TS21: surface epithelium of ovary Present 5E
TS21: ovary Present Regionally restricted 5E Expression present in surface epithelium of ovary and granulosa cells.

Specimen 5F: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: surface epithelium of ovary Present 5F
TS23: germ cell of ovary Absent 5F


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