About   Help   FAQ
Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:34586 Wehrle-Haller B, et al., Ectopic c-kit expression affects the fate of melanocyte precursors in Patch mutant embryos. Dev Biol. 1996 Aug 1;177(2):463-74
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:1339505
Gene symbol: Kit
Gene name: Kit proto-oncogene receptor tyrosine kinase
Probe: Kit probe3
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with digoxigenin RNA
Visualized with: Alkaline phosphatase
Results
Specimen 6A: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Note: Lateral view.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch Present 6A
TS17: 2nd branchial arch Present 6A
TS17: future spinal cord Present 6A
TS17: limb Present 6A
TS17: tail paraxial mesenchyme Present 6A
TS17: trunk paraxial mesenchyme Present 6A

Specimen 6B: embryonic day 10.5; Ph/Ph (more )
Note: Lateral view.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch Strong 6B Expression levels in this mutant are higher than in wild-type embryos.
TS17: 2nd branchial arch Strong 6B Expression levels in this mutant are higher than in wild-type embryos.
TS17: limb Strong 6B Expression levels in this mutant are higher than in wild-type embryos.
TS17: tail paraxial mesenchyme Strong 6B Expression levels in this mutant are higher than in wild-type embryos.
TS17: trunk paraxial mesenchyme Strong 6B Expression levels in this mutant are higher than in wild-type embryos.
TS17: forelimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Present 6B This represents ectopic expression in this mutant.
TS17: hindlimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Present 6B This represents ectopic expression in this mutant.
TS17: trunk mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6B This represents ectopic expression in this mutant. Expression is in the newly formed mesenchymal dermis is at the mid-trunk level.
TS17: future spinal cord Present Regionally restricted 6B In this mutant, expression is enhanced in the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord.

Specimen 6D left: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: embryo mesenchyme Absent 6D +/+
TS19: neural tube Present 6D +/+

Specimen 6D middle: embryonic day 11.5; Ph/Ph+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: embryo mesenchyme Strong 6D Ph/+ The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: limb Strong 6D Ph/+ The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: neural tube Strong 6D Ph/+ The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: outer ear Strong 6D Ph/+ The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: footplate apical ectodermal ridge Present 6D Ph/+ This mutant shows ectopic expression in the AER.
TS19: handplate apical ectodermal ridge Present 6D Ph/+ This mutant shows ectopic expression in the AER.

Specimen 6D right: embryonic day 11.5; Ph/Ph (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: embryo mesenchyme Strong 6D Ph/Ph The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: limb Strong 6D Ph/Ph The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: neural tube Strong 6D Ph/Ph The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: outer ear Strong 6D Ph/Ph The expression levels are abberant in these mutant embryos.
TS19: footplate apical ectodermal ridge Strong 6D Ph/Ph This mutant shows ectopic expression in the AER.
TS19: handplate apical ectodermal ridge Strong 6D Ph/Ph This mutant shows ectopic expression in the AER.

Specimen 7 left: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: limb Absent 7_+/+ Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: outer ear Absent 7_+/+ Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: skin Absent 7_+/+ Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: spinal cord Absent 7_+/+ Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.

Specimen 7 middle: embryonic day 13.5; Ph/Ph+ (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: limb Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/+ In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: outer ear Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/+ In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: skin Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/+ In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: spinal cord Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/+ In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.

Specimen 7 right: embryonic day 13.5; Ph/Ph (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: limb Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/Ph In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: outer ear Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/Ph In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: skin Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/Ph In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS21: spinal cord Present Regionally restricted 7_Ph/Ph In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: limb Absent Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS20: skin Absent Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS20: spinal cord Absent Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS20: tail mesenchyme derived from neural crest Absent Expression is absent in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 12.5; Ph/Ph (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: limb Present Regionally restricted In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS20: skin Present Regionally restricted In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS20: spinal cord Present Regionally restricted In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.
TS20: tail mesenchyme derived from neural crest Present Regionally restricted In mutant embryos ectopic expression is seen in the mesenchyme of the ear pinna, limb buds, dermal mesenchyme and neural tube.


Contributing Projects:
Mouse Genome Database (MGD), Gene Expression Database (GXD), Mouse Models of Human Cancer database (MMHCdb) (formerly Mouse Tumor Biology (MTB)), Gene Ontology (GO)
Citing These Resources
Funding Information
Warranty Disclaimer, Privacy Notice, Licensing, & Copyright
Send questions and comments to User Support.
last database update
01/28/2026
MGI 6.24
The Jackson Laboratory