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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:277788 Xu F, et al., Expression of Different Isoforms of Versican During the Development of Mouse Mandibular First Molars. J Histochem Cytochem. 2019 Jul;67(7):471-480
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:6386663
Gene symbol: Vcan
Gene name: versican
Antibody: anti-Versican (GAG-alpha domain) (AB1032)
Detection system: Biotinylated secondary antibody/[Strept]avidin coupled to horseradish peroxidase
Results
Specimen 1B: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: dental placode Absent 1B
TS19: jaw primordium mesenchyme Absent 1B

Specimen 1E: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: molar epithelium Weak Regionally restricted 1E The central area of the epithelial tooth bud was devoid of GAG-alpha staining.
TS21: molar mesenchyme Weak 1E

Specimen 1H: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: Cap stage.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: molar dental papilla Strong 1H
TS22: molar enamel organ Weak Regionally restricted 1H Slightly positive staining was noted in the inner and outer enamel epithelium.
TS22: stellate reticulum Absent 1H

Specimen 1K: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Note: Early bell stage.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: molar dental papilla Present 1K
TS24: early bell stage tooth Present Regionally restricted 1K Expression was enhanced in the future cusp formation area.

Specimen 1N: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: Late bell stage.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: molar dental papilla Present Non-Uniform 1N Expression gradually increased in the central dental papilla.
TS26: molar mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 1N Expression was detected in the preodontoblasts at the future cusp formation area, but disappeared in the mesenchymal cells adjacent to the cervical loop.

Specimen 2B: postnatal day 1 (more )
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TS27: molar epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 2C , 2B Strong staining was detected in the cytoplasm of the preameloblasts. There was no staining in the stellate reticulum.
TS27: molar dental pulp Present Regionally restricted 2C , 2B Expression was detected in the pulp cells, but it was fainter than that in E18.5 and gradually increased to the central pulp.
TS27: molar mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 2C , 2B Strong expression was detected in the secretory odontoblasts.

Specimen 2G: postnatal day 5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: molar epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 2G , 2H Intense expression was detected in the ameloblasts.
TS28: molar dental papilla Weak 2H , 2G
TS28: molar mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 2H , 2G Intense expression was detected in the odontoblasts.

Specimen 2L: postnatal day 7 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: molar dental papilla Present 2L , 2M
TS28: molar epithelium Present Regionally restricted 2M , 2L Expression was detected in ameloblasts and pre-enamel.
TS28: molar mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2L , 2M Expression was detected in cuspal secretory-odontoblasts, while it was reduced in premature-stage odontoblasts. Signal was absent from cells adjacent to Hertwig's epithelial rooth sheath.

Specimen 2Q: postnatal day 14 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: molar mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 2Q , 2R' , 2R Intense expression was detected in the odontoblasts.
TS28: molar epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 2R , 2R' , 2Q Intense expression was detected in ameloblasts.
TS28: molar dental pulp Strong 2Q , 2R' , 2R
TS28: enamel Moderate 2R , 2R' , 2Q

Specimen 2V: postnatal day 21 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: molar mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 2V , 2W' , 2W Strong signal was detected in the odontoblast lineage cells at the cornal and apical areas.
TS28: molar dental pulp Strong Regionally restricted 2V , 2W' , 2W Strong expression was detected in the dental pulp cells at the apical areas.
TS28: periodontal ligament Moderate 2W , 2W' , 2V
TS28: gum epithelium Moderate Regionally restricted 2V , 2W' , 2W Expression was detected in gingival epithelial cells.


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04/23/2024
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