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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:31645 Orr-Urtreger A, et al., Platelet-derived growth factor-A and its receptor are expressed in separate, but adjacent cell layers of the mouse embryo. Development. 1992 Aug;115(4):1045-58
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:1929707
Gene symbol: Pdgfa
Gene name: platelet derived growth factor, alpha
Probe: Pdgfa cDNA5
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen 1 A, C: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS11: embryo ectoderm Present 1C
TS11: extraembryonic visceral endoderm Present 1C
TS11: embryo mesoderm Weak 1C Little signal could be seen above the mesoderm.
TS11: ectoplacental cavity Present 1C Expressing cells were situated more centrally and closer to the ectoplacental cavity.

Specimen 1 D, F: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
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TS11: primitive streak Absent 1F
TS11: embryo mesoderm Weak 1F Little signal could be seen above the mesoderm.

Specimen 1 G, I: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
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TS11: chorion ectoderm Present 1I

Specimen 2 C, D: embryonic day 8.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: surface ectoderm Strong 2C/D
TS12: embryo endoderm Absent 2C/D
TS12: head somite Weak 2C/D Somites 2-4.

Specimen 2 G: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: neural tube floor plate Present 2G
TS17: surface ectoderm Present 2G
TS17: trunk dermomyotome Present Regionally restricted 2G Expression almost exclusively in the myotome part of the dermomyotome.

Specimen 2 J: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: neural tube floor plate Present 2J
TS19: surface ectoderm Present 2J
TS19: trunk dermomyotome Present Regionally restricted 2J Expression almost exclusively in the myotome part of the dermomyotome.

Specimen 3 C: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: future arm ectoderm Present 3C
TS19: forelimb bud Present 3C Expression in the myotome continues into skeletal muscle primordia and into the surface ectoderm of the developing (fore)limb.

Specimen 3 F: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: handplate apical ectodermal ridge Present 3F
TS19: handplate ectoderm Present 3F

Specimen 4 C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: forelimb Present Regionally restricted 4C Expression in the muscle groups in the forelimb.
TS22: shoulder Present Regionally restricted 4C Expression in the muscle groups in the shoulder.

Specimen 4 G: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: axial muscle Present Regionally restricted 4G Expression in three distinct areas corresponding to the intercostal muscles. The authors note that since the first separation of the myotome and dermatome, prospective myoblasts consistently express ligand (Pdgfa) throughout muscle development.

Specimen 5 C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: integumental system Present 5C
TS22: mammary bud Present 5C Expression in the epidermal bud of the developing mammary gland.

Specimen 5 D, F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: integumental system Present 5F Expression in surface ectoderm and in the developing epithelial hair bud.

Specimen 5 K: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component Present 5K Expression in the surface ectoderm of the mandibular arch.
TS17: pharynx Present Regionally restricted 5K Expression in the endothelium of the pharynx.
TS17: otocyst Present Regionally restricted 5K Expression in the lining of the otic vesicle.
TS17: surface ectoderm Present 5K Expression is along the entire surface ectoderm but stops where fusion of the mandibular arches take place.

Specimen 6 C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: submandibular gland primordium epithelium Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression in the branching epithelium buds of the submandibular salivary gland.

Specimen 6 F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: bronchus epithelium Present 6F The authors state expression in bronchial epithelium and no specific lobe is indicated.

Specimen 6 H: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: bronchus mesenchyme Present 6H The authors state expression in bronchial epithelium and no specific lobe is indicated.

Specimen 7 C: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: Rathke's pouch Present 7C Expression in the presumptive adenohypophesis.

Specimen 7 F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: olfactory epithelium Present 7F

Specimen 8 A, B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: optic stalk Present Regionally restricted 8B Expression in the optic stalk neuroectoderm.
TS17: optic cup Present Regionally restricted 8B Expression in the posterior part of the optic cup.
TS17: surface ectoderm Present 8B Expression in the surface ectoderm of the head.

Specimen 8 E: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: optic stalk Present Regionally restricted 8E Expression in the optic stalk neuroectoderm.
TS17: optic cup Present Regionally restricted 8E Expression in the posterior part of the optic cup. Expression in the posterior part of the optic cup.
TS17: surface ectoderm Present 8E Expression in the surface ectoderm of the head.

Specimen 8 H: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: surface ectoderm Present 8H Surface ectoderm from which the lens develops.
TS19: optic stalk Present Regionally restricted 8H Expression in the optic stalk neuroectoderm.
TS19: pigmented retinal epithelium Present 8H
TS19: retina Present Regionally restricted 8H Expression in the posterior part of the optic cup.

Specimen 8 K: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: lower eyelid epithelium Present 8K Expression in the surface ectoderm of the eyelid.
TS22: upper eyelid epithelium Present 8K Expression in the surface ectoderm of the eyelid.


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