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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:4384 Jowett AK, et al., Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions are required for msx 1 and msx 2 gene expression in the developing murine molar tooth. Development. 1993 Feb;117(2):461-70
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:2135328
Gene symbol: Msx2
Gene name: msh homeobox 2
Probe: pHOX8
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Assay notes: Probe was shortened by limited alkaline hydrolysis to around 100 bases.
Results
Specimen 1B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component mesenchyme Present 1B Expression in the mesenchyme adjacent to, and anterior to, an epithelial thickening.
TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component mesenchyme Present 1B Expression in the mesenchyme adjacent to, and anterior to, an epithelial thickening.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component ectoderm Weak Regionally restricted 1B Expression from the tip of the process into the anterior edge of the dental epithelial thickening.
TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component ectoderm Weak Regionally restricted 1B Expression from the tip of the process into the anterior edge of the dental epithelial thickening.
TS17: 2nd branchial arch Present 1B Negligible expression in the anterior region of the second branchial arch.

Specimen 1D: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: maxillary process epithelium Present Regionally restricted 1D Expression in the mesenchyme and buccal external enamel epithelium of the upper tooth and in the epithelial bud in the lower.
TS20: maxillary process mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 1D Expression in the mesenchyme and buccal external enamel epithelium of the upper tooth and in the epithelial bud in the lower.
TS20: mandibular process Present Regionally restricted 1D Expression in the mesenchyme and buccal external enamel epithelium of the upper tooth and in the epithelial bud in the lower.

Specimen 2C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: Late cap stage molar.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: lower jaw molar enamel organ Present 2C Expression in the enamel knot and adjacent internal and external enamel epithelium.
TS22: enamel knot Present 2C
TS22: inner enamel epithelium Present 2C
TS22: outer enamel epithelium Present 2C
TS22: lower jaw molar mesenchyme Present 2C Expression was highest in the mesenchyme condensed around or inside the enamel organ.
TS22: lower jaw molar dental papilla Present 2C

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: lower jaw molar mesenchyme Present

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: lower jaw molar mesenchyme Present


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last database update
12/30/2025
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