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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:56681 Yamauchi Y, et al., A novel transgenic technique that allows specific marking of the neural crest cell lineage in mice. Dev Biol. 1999 Aug 1;212(1):191-203
Assay type: Recombinase reporter
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5085906
Gene symbol: Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg
Gene name: transgene insertion 94, Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics
Reporter: lacZ
Direct Detection
Results
Specimen Fig. 2A: embryonic day 9.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: embryo neural crest cell Present Patchy 2A Staining is observed in the expected distribution pattern of neural crest cells.
TS15: cranial preganglion mesenchymal cell Present Patchy 2A Staining is observed in the cranial sensory ganglia primordia.
TS15: fronto-nasal process Present Patchy 2A Staining is observed in the frontonasal region.
TS15: branchial arch mesenchyme derived from neural crest mesenchymal cell Present Patchy 2A Staining is observed in the ventral craniofacial mesenchyme in the pharyngeal arches.

Specimen Fig. 2B: embryonic day 10.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: embryo neural crest cell Strong 2B Staining is observed in the expected distribution pattern of neural crest cells including the trigeminal nerve.
TS17: head mesenchyme derived from neural crest neural crest cell Strong 2B Staining is observed in neural crest cells from the midbrain contributing to the periocular skeleton and connective tissues of the ventral face.
TS17: trigeminal ganglion Strong 2B Staining is observed in neural crest cells from the midbrain and hindbrain that will populate the trigeminal ganglia.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component neural crest cell Strong 2B Staining is observed in neural crest cells from the hindbrain that populate the mandibular and hyoid arches.
TS17: 2nd branchial arch mesenchyme derived from neural crest neural crest cell Strong 2B Staining is observed in neural crest cells from the hindbrain that populate the mandibular and hyoid arches.
TS17: 3rd branchial arch mesenchyme derived from neural crest neural crest cell Strong Staining is observed in neural crest cells from the hindbrain that migrate to the 3rd and more caudal branchial arches and peripheral ganglia.
TS17: 4th branchial arch mesenchyme derived from neural crest neural crest cell Strong Staining is observed in neural crest cells from the hindbrain that migrate to the 3rd and more caudal branchial arches and peripheral ganglia.
TS17: trunk mesenchyme derived from neural crest Strong Staining is observed as a confluent cell mass between the neural tube and dermomyotome at the level of the anterior half of the somite.

Specimen Fig. 2C: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: brachial plexus Present 2C Staining is observed in peripheral nervous system components, such as the brachial plexus and the lumbar plexus.
TS20: dorsal root ganglion Present 2C Staining is observed in peripheral nervous system components, such as the brachial plexus and the lumbar plexus.
TS20: peripheral nerve trunk Present 2C Staining is observed in peripheral nervous system components, such as the brachial plexus and the lumbar plexus.

Specimen Fig. 3A: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: brachial plexus Present 3A
TS20: cranial nerve Present 3A Staining is observed in the vagal nerve.
TS20: dorsal root ganglion Present 3A Staining is observed in the sympathetic trunk (sympathetic nervous system), enteric nervous system and spinal dorsal root ganglia.
TS20: enteric nervous system Present 3A Staining is observed in the sympathetic trunk (sympathetic nervous system), enteric nervous system and spinal dorsal root ganglia.
TS20: peripheral nerve trunk Present 3A Staining is observed in the sympathetic trunk (sympathetic nervous system), enteric nervous system and spinal dorsal root ganglia.
TS20: sympathetic nervous system Present 3A Staining is observed in the sympathetic trunk (sympathetic nervous system), enteric nervous system and spinal dorsal root ganglia.
TS20: epidermis Present 3A Staining is observed in melanocytes in the skin.

Specimen Fig. 3C: embryonic day 9.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: branchial arch mesenchyme derived from neural crest mesenchymal cell Present 3C Staining is observed in the mesenchyme of pharyngeal arches 2, 3, and 4.

Specimen Fig. 3D: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: enteric nervous system Present 3D Staining is observed in the enteric nervous system, with staining along the axonal distribution (supporting cells or the axons are staining in the ENS).

Specimen Fig. 3E: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: dorsal root ganglion Present 3F , 3E Staining is observed in the spinal dorsal root ganglia, primarily in the cell bodies of the sensory neurons.

Specimen Fig. 4A: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: head mesenchyme mesenchymal cell Present 4A Staining is observed in mesenchymal cells of the whole area of the pharyngeal arches and the frontonasal region, including the mesenchymal sheath covering the telencephalon. Posterior mesenchyme (forming occipital cartilage, vertebrae) is weakly stained.
TS20: head Present 4A Staining is observed in the alisphenoid and basisphenoid primordia.
TS20: cranium mesenchymal cell Present Regionally restricted 4A Staining is observed in mesenchymal cells of the skull base primordium rostral to the hypophyseal foramen.
TS20: facial ganglion Present 4A
TS20: glossopharyngeal ganglion Present 4A
TS20: trigeminal ganglion Present 4A
TS20: vagus ganglion Present 4A
TS20: vestibulo-cochlear ganglion Present 4A
TS20: central nervous system ganglion Present 4A Staining is observed in the proximal ganglia of trigeminal (V), facial (VII), acoustic (VIII), glossopharyngeal (IX) and vagus (X) cranial nerves.

Specimen Fig. 4B: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: central nervous system ganglion Present 4B
TS20: glossopharyngeal ganglion Present 4B
TS20: trigeminal ganglion Present 4B
TS20: vagus ganglion Present 4B
TS20: vestibulo-cochlear ganglion Present 4B
TS20: facial ganglion Present 4B Staining is observed in the proximal ganglia of trigeminal (V), facial (VII), acoustic (VIII), glossopharyngeal (IX) and vagus (X) cranial nerves.
TS20: head mesenchyme mesenchymal cell Present 4B Staining is observed in mesenchymal cells of the whole area of the pharyngeal arches and the frontonasal region, including the mesenchymal sheath covering the telencephalon. Posterior mesenchyme (forming occipital cartilage, vertebrae) is weakly stained.
TS20: cranium mesenchymal cell Present 4B Staining is observed in mesenchymal cells of the skull base primordium rostral to the hypophyseal foramen.

Specimen Fig. 4C: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: outflow tract mesenchymal cell Strong 4C Staining is observed in the mesenchyme of the outflow tract.

Specimen Fig. 4D: embryonic day 12.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Cell Type Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: outflow tract mesenchymal cell Strong 4D Staining is observed in the mesenchyme of the outflow tract.
TS20: arch of aorta mesenchymal cell Present 4D Staining is observed in cells in the wall of the aortic arch artery. These are contiguous with the positive outflow tract mesenchyme.

Specimen Fig. 5C: embryonic day 13.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: enteric nervous system Present 5D , 5C Staining is observed in neuronal precursors (enteric ganglia) of the enteric nervous system, in cells that also label for HoxB5
TS21: foregut Present 5D , 5C Staining is observed in neuronal precursors (enteric ganglia) of the enteric nervous system, in cells that also label for HoxB5

Specimen Fig. 5E: embryonic day 13.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: dorsal root ganglion Present 5F , 5E Staining is observed in subsets of cells of spinal dorsal root ganglia. These cells are also positive for Islet-1.
TS21: trigeminal ganglion Present 5E , 5F Staining is observed in subsets of cells of the trigeminal ganglia. These cells are also positive for Islet-1.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 13.5; Tg(CAG-cat,-lacZ)34Pva/0, Tg(Mpz-cre)94Imeg/0 (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: sympathetic ganglion Present Staining is observed in subsets of cells of sympathetic ganglia. These cells are also positive for Islet-1.


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