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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:116785 Kettunen P, et al., Histological development and dynamic expression of Bmp2-6 mRNAs in the embryonic and postnatal mouse cranial base. Anat Rec A Discov Mol Cell Evol Biol. 2006 Dec;288(12):1250-8
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:6277889
Gene symbol: Bmp4
Gene name: bone morphogenetic protein 4
Probe: Bmp4 cDNA17
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen 2Q: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: foregut epithelium Present 2Q
TS17: craniocervical region Present Regionally restricted 2Q Expression is in the mesenchyme in the cranial base area.
TS17: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2Q Expression is in the mesenchyme in the cranial base area.

Specimen 2R: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: craniocervical region Present Regionally restricted 2R Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.
TS19: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2R Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.

Specimen 2S: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: craniocervical region Present Regionally restricted 2S Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.
TS20: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2S Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.

Specimen 2T: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: craniocervical region Present Regionally restricted 2T Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.
TS21: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2T Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.

Specimen 2U: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: craniocervical region Present Regionally restricted 2U Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.
TS22: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2U Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the cartilage templates in the cranial base.
TS22: brain dura mater Present 2U

Specimen 2V: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: cranium Present Regionally restricted 2V Expression is in the trabecular bone in the cranial base area.
TS24: chondrocranium Present Regionally restricted 2V Expression is in the perichondrium of the cranial base.
TS24: perichondrium Present Regionally restricted 2V Expression is in the perichondrium of the cranial base.

Specimen 2W: postnatal newborn (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS27: basisphenoid bone Present Regionally restricted 2W Expression is in the trabecular bone.
TS27: sphenoid bone Present Regionally restricted 2W Expression is in the trabecular bone.
TS27: chondrocranium Present Regionally restricted 2W Expression is in the perichondrium of the cranial base.
TS27: perichondrium Present Regionally restricted 2W Expression is in the perichondrium of the cranial base.

Specimen 2X: postnatal day 5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: basioccipital bone Present Regionally restricted 2X Expression is in the trabecular bone.
TS28: sphenoid bone Present Regionally restricted 2X Expression is in the trabecular bone.
TS28: chondrocranium Present Regionally restricted 2X Expression is in the perichondrium of the cranial base.
TS28: perichondrium Present Regionally restricted 2X Expression is in the perichondrium of the cranial base.


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01/28/2026
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