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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:13164 Faerman A, et al., The expression of the regulatory myosin light chain 2 gene during mouse embryogenesis. Development. 1993 Jul;118(3):919-29
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:1932363
Gene symbol: Myog
Gene name: myogenin
Probe: Myog cDNA16
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen 1C: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: 24-26 somites.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: myotome Present Regionally restricted 1C Expressed in the myotomal part of the first 15-18 somites, and in the next one to two more posterior (less mature) somites. No expression in most caudal somites.

Specimen 1F: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: 24-26 somites.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: myotome Present Regionally restricted 1F Expressed in the myotomal part of the first 15-18 somites, and in the next one to two more posterior (less mature) somites. No expression in most caudal somites.

Specimen 3D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 3D Expressed in extramyotomal premuscle cell masses in the cervical region, including the laryngeal premuscle cell mass and the posterior part of the hypoglossal cord.
TS17: myotome Present Regionally restricted 3D Expressed in the myotomal part of most somites, both rostral and caudal.

Specimen 4D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4D Expressed in extramyotomal premuscle cell masses in the dorsolateral part of the 1st arch.

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 2nd branchial arch mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5B Transcripts in premuscle cell masses in the pharyngeal region, including the dorsolateral part of the 2nd visceral arch, hypoglossal cords, and laryngeal muscle anlage.
TS17: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5B Transcripts in premuscle cell masses in the pharyngeal region, including the dorsolateral part of the 2nd visceral arch, hypoglossal cords, and laryngeal muscle anlage.

Specimen 6C: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: There are discrepancies in the figure legend as to which gene expression is of Fig. 6D or 6C.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: trunk myotome Strong Regionally restricted 6C Strong hybridization in diaphragmal premuscle masses at the level of the forelimb buds.

Specimen 7B: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: trunk myotome Strong Regionally restricted 7B Strong hybridization in mytomes above the limb buds.
TS19: hindlimb bud mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7B Expressed in ventral and dorsal premuscle cell masses in posterior regions of the limb bud.

Specimen 7F: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: trunk myotome Strong Regionally restricted 7F Strong hybridization in mytomes above the limb buds.
TS19: hindlimb bud mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7F Expressed in few cells in the dorsal premuscle cell masses in anterior regions of the limb bud.

Specimen 8B/F: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 8B , 8F In the most superficial muscle (platysma) anlage in the pharyngeal region, only expressed in few cells.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 9.0 (more )
Note: 15 somites.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS14: somite Present Regionally restricted Expressed in rostral somites.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: cardiac muscle tissue Absent

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: perioptic mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted Expressed in the extraocular muscle rudiments.
TS19: forelimb bud mesenchyme Present
TS19: 1st branchial arch Present Regionally restricted Expressed in muscle-forming regions delineated in previous stages, including parts of the 1st and 2nd branchial arches, hypoglossal cords, and laryngeal muscle anlage.
TS19: 2nd branchial arch mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted Expressed in muscle-forming regions delineated in previous stages, including parts of the 1st and 2nd branchial arches, hypoglossal cords, and laryngeal muscle anlage.
TS19: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted Expressed in muscle-forming regions delineated in previous stages, including parts of the 1st and 2nd branchial arches, hypoglossal cords, and laryngeal muscle anlage.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: forelimb mesenchyme Present
TS20: head mesenchyme Present
TS20: hindlimb mesenchyme Present
TS20: myotome Present


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