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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:143790 Fenwick A, et al., Novel mutations in GJA1 cause oculodentodigital syndrome. J Dent Res. 2008 Nov;87(11):1021-6
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5617548
Gene symbol: Gja1
Gene name: gap junction protein, alpha 1
Antibody: anti-Connexin 43
Detection system: Biotinylated secondary antibody/[Strept]avidin coupled to Cy3
Results
Specimen 2A: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component endoderm Present Regionally restricted 2A Expressed in the localized thickenings of the ventral epithelium of the developing maxilla.

Specimen 2B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component endoderm Present Regionally restricted 2B Expressed in the localized thickenings of the dorsal epithelium of the developing mandible.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2B Expressed in the mesenchyme around the midline of the fusing mandibular processes.

Specimen 2C: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: mandibular process mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2C Expressed in the odontogenic mesenchyme of the mandibular processes.

Specimen 2D: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: mandibular process mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2D Expressed in the condensing mesenchyme adjacent to the invaginating odontogenic epithelium.

Specimen 2E: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: enamel organ Present 2E Expressed in the enamel organ of the bud-stage molar tooth germs.

Specimen 2F: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: tooth epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 2F Expressed in the epithelium immediately adjacent to the dental papilla.
TS23: enamel organ Present Regionally restricted 2F Expressed in the lateral aspect of the enamel organ. Not expressed in the medial portion.
TS23: dental papilla Absent 2F

Specimen 2G/H: postnatal day 0 (more )
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TS27: enamel organ Strong Regionally restricted 2H , 2G Expressed in the secretory ameloblasts.
TS27: stratum intermedium Strong 2G , 2H
TS27: stellate reticulum Present 2G , 2H Weaker expression.

Specimen 2I: postnatal adult (more )
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TS28: incisor enamel organ Strong Punctate 2I Expressed in the secretory ameloblasts.
TS28: stratum intermedium Present 2I Weaker expression.

Specimen 2J: postnatal adult (more )
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TS28: incisor enamel organ Strong Regionally restricted 2J Expression is restricted to the distal junctional complex of the ameloblasts in the maturation zone, with strong expression in the stratum intermedium.
TS28: stratum intermedium Strong 2J

Specimen 3A: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
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TS15: optic cup inner layer Present Widespread 3A Expressed throughout the epithelium of the developing eye.
TS15: optic cup outer layer Present 3A Expression extended into the neuroepithelium.

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: optic cup inner layer Present 3B Expressed in the epithelium of the optic cup.
TS17: lens pit Present 3B Expressed in the invaginating lens vesicle.

Specimen 3C: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: optic nerve Strong 3C
TS21: pigmented retinal epithelium Strong 3C

Specimen 3D: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: retina Present Regionally restricted 3D Expressed in the area that will form the ciliary process.
TS23: optic nerve Present 3D

Specimen 3E: postnatal day 0 (more )
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TS27: ciliary body Strong 3E

Specimen 3F: postnatal day 0 (more )
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TS27: eye Present Regionally restricted 3F Expressed in the epithelium around the optic nerve.

Specimen 3G: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
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TS15: limb ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 3G Expressed on the dorsal surface of the limb bud in a diffuse pattern throughout the apical region.
TS15: limb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 3G Expressed on the dorsal surface of the limb bud in a diffuse pattern throughout the apical region.

Specimen 3H: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: limb epithelium Present Regionally restricted 3H Expression was restricted to the epithelium of the apical ectodermal ridge.

Specimen 3I: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: palatal shelf epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 3I Expressed in the midline epithelial seam of the fusing secondary palate.
TS22: nasal cavity epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 3I Expressed in distinct regions.

Specimen 3J: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: vibrissa follicle Strong 3J


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