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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:38380 Kuhlman J, et al., Limb deformity proteins: role in mesodermal induction of the apical ectodermal ridge. Development. 1997 Jan;124(1):133-9
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:1332449
Gene symbol: Fgf8
Gene name: fibroblast growth factor 8
Probe: Fgf8 cDNA13
Probe preparation: RNA
Results
Specimen not shown: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: forelimb bud ectoderm Present Regionally restricted Fgf8 was expressed in a stripe that prefigures the ridge.
TS15: hindlimb ridge ectoderm Present Regionally restricted Fgf8 was expressed in a stripe that prefigures the ridge.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 9.5; Fmn1ld-Is(17;In2)1Gso/Fmn1ld-Is(17;In2)1Gso (more )
Note: limb deformity
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: forelimb bud ectoderm Present Regionally restricted Fgf8 was expressed in a stripe that prefigures the ridge.
TS15: hindlimb ridge ectoderm Present Regionally restricted Fgf8 was expressed in a stripe that prefigures the ridge.

Specimen 1C: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: forelimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Strong 1C
TS17: hindlimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Strong 1C

Specimen 1D: embryonic day 10.5; Fmn1ld-Is(17;In2)1Gso/Fmn1ld-Is(17;In2)1Gso (more )
Note: limb deformity
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: forelimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Moderate 1D Fgf8 was expressed at slightly reduced levels and often displayed a patchy appearance.
TS17: hindlimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Moderate 1D Fgf8 was expressed at slightly reduced levels and often displayed a patchy appearance.


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