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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:228044 Mihalas BP, et al., Changing expression and subcellular distribution of karyopherins during murine oogenesis. Reproduction. 2015 Dec;150(6):485-96
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:7265089
Gene symbol: Kpna2
Gene name: karyopherin subunit alpha 2
Antibody: anti-KPNA2 (sc-6917)
Detection system: Secondary antibody coupled to Alexa Fluor
Results
Specimen 2B iii: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: germ cell of ovary Present 2B iii The signal was strongest in the cytoplasm but was also seen in the nucleus.

Specimen 2B iv: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: germ cell of ovary Present 2B iv Expression was perinuclear.
TS22: mesenchymal stroma of ovary Present 2B iv Expression was perinuclear.

Specimen 3B iii: postnatal day 6 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: oocyte of preantral follicle Weak 3B iii Expression is cytoplasmic.
TS28: oocyte of primordial follicle Weak 3B iii Expression is cytoplasmic.
TS28: oocyte of antral follicle Present 3B iii Expression is nuclear.
TS28: ovary follicle cell Very strong 3B iii Expression is perinuclear in in the granulosa cells of follicles of all stages.

Specimen 3B iv: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: oocyte of preantral follicle Weak 3B iv Expression is cytoplasmic.
TS28: oocyte of primordial follicle Weak 3B iv Expression is cytoplasmic.
TS28: oocyte of antral follicle Present 3B iv Expression is nuclear.
TS28: ovary follicle cell Very strong 3B iv Expression is perinuclear in in the granulosa cells of follicles of all stages.

Specimen 5B iii: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: primary oocyte Present 5B iii Expression is cytoplasmic and at the nuclear rim.

Specimen 5Biv: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: secondary oocyte Present 5B iv Expression is in the cytoplasm.


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01/28/2026
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