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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:21239 Heikinheimo M, et al., Fgf-8 expression in the post-gastrulation mouse suggests roles in the development of the face, limbs and central nervous system. Mech Dev. 1994 Nov;48(2):129-38
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:3712751
Gene symbol: Fgf8
Gene name: fibroblast growth factor 8
Probe: Fgf-8b cDNA
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with P33 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Assay notes: The probe used in this assay hybridizes to all known isoforms.
Results
Specimen 4B: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: 1st branchial arch mandibular component ectoderm Present 4A/B
TS15: 1st branchial arch maxillary component ectoderm Present 4A/B

Specimen 4E: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: nasal cavity epithelium Present 4D/E Expression is present in the surface epithelium of the olfactory pit.

Specimen 4G: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: hindlimb epithelium Present 4F/G

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
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TS17: forelimb bud ectoderm Present

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 11.0-11.5 (more )
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TS19: hindlimb bud ectoderm Present

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: limb skin Absent

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: diencephalon Present Regionally restricted 5A/B Expression is present in the rostral and caudal diencephalon.
TS17: infundibular recess of 3rd ventricle Present 5A/B Expression is present in the infundibulum.
TS17: hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 5A/B Expression is present in the rostral metencephalon.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component ectoderm Present 5A/B

Specimen 5D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: telencephalon Present 5C/D
TS17: diencephalon Present Regionally restricted 5C/D Expression is present in the rostral and caudal diencephalon.
TS17: hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 5C/D Expression is present in the rostral metencephalon.

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: telencephalon Present
TS20: diencephalon Present Regionally restricted Expression is present in the rostral and caudal diencephalon.
TS20: neurohypophysis infundibulum Present
TS20: metencephalon Present Regionally restricted Expression is present in the rostral metencephalon.

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: central nervous system Absent
TS22: pituitary gland Absent


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Mouse Genome Database (MGD), Gene Expression Database (GXD), Mouse Models of Human Cancer database (MMHCdb) (formerly Mouse Tumor Biology (MTB)), Gene Ontology (GO)
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last database update
01/28/2026
MGI 6.24
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