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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:178893 Sivakamasundari V, et al., New Bapx1(Cre-EGFP) mouse lines for lineage tracing and conditional knockout studies. Genesis. 2012 Apr;50(4):375-83
Assay type: Recombinase reporter
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5308210
Gene symbol: Nkx3-2
Gene name: NK3 homeobox 2
Reporter: lacZ
Direct Detection
Results
Specimen Fig. 2A b: embryonic day 9.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: head mesenchyme Present 2A_b Staining is observed in the cephalic mesenchyme.
TS15: mesenchyme derived from splanchnopleure Present 2A_b Staining is observed in the splanchnic mesenchyme.
TS15: somite Present 2A_b Staining is observed in the somites.

Specimen Fig. 2A e: embryonic day 10.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: head mesenchyme Present 2A_e
TS17: sclerotome Present 2A_e
TS17: trunk mesenchyme Present 2A_e
TS17: 1st branchial arch Weak 2A_e Staining is observed around the first branchial arch.

Specimen Fig. 2A h: embryonic day 11.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: forelimb bud mesenchyme Present 2A_h
TS19: vertebral pre-cartilage condensation Present 2A_h
TS19: 1st branchial arch Present 2A_h Staining is stronger in the first arch than that observed at E10.5.

Specimen Fig. 2A k: embryonic day 12.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: Meckel's cartilage Present 2A_k Staining is observed in a domain adjoining Meckel's cartilage.
TS20: rib pre-cartilage condensation Present 2A_k Staining persists in the cartilage condensations of the ribs.
TS20: forelimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2A_k Staining persists in the cartilage condensations of the forelimbs.
TS20: vertebral cartilage condensation Present 2A_k Staining persists in the cartilage condensations of the vertebra.
TS20: hindlimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2A_k Staining is observed in the hindlimbs for the first time.

Specimen Fig. 2A n: embryonic day 13.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: forelimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2An
TS21: limb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2An
TS21: vertebral cartilage condensation Present 2An
TS21: rib pre-cartilage condensation Present 2An

Specimen Fig. 2B top left: embryonic day 12.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: forelimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_top left Staining is observed in the cartilage condensations of the forelimb.

Specimen Fig. 2B top right: embryonic day 12.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: hindlimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_top right Staining is observed in the cartilage condensations of hindlimb (stylopod, zeugopod and autopod regions).

Specimen Fig. 2B middle left: embryonic day 13.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: forelimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle left Staining is observed in the segments of the forelimb.
TS21: shoulder mesenchyme Present 2B_middle left Staining is observed in the scapula.
TS21: radius-ulna cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle left Staining is observed in the radius and ulna.
TS21: humerus cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle left Staining is observed in the humerus.
TS21: metacarpus pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle left Staining is observed in the future metacarpals.
TS21: forelimb digit pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle left Staining is observed in the digits.

Specimen Fig. 2B middle right: embryonic day 13.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: femur cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle right Staining is observed in the stylopod, zeugopod, and autopod regions of the hindlimb.
TS21: foot pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle right Staining is observed in the stylopod, zeugopod, and autopod regions of the hindlimb.
TS21: hindlimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle right Staining is observed in the stylopod, zeugopod, and autopod regions of the hindlimb.
TS21: tibia-fibula pre-cartilage condensation Present 2B_middle right Staining is observed in the stylopod, zeugopod, and autopod regions of the hindlimb.

Specimen Fig. 2B bottom left: embryonic day 15.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: shoulder Present 2B_bottom left Staining is observed in the scapula.
TS23: radius Present 2B_bottom left Staining is observed in the radius and ulna.
TS23: ulna Present 2B_bottom left Staining is observed in the radius and ulna.
TS23: humerus Present 2B_bottom left Staining is observed in the humerus.
TS23: metacarpus Present 2B_bottom left Staining is observed in the future metacarpals.
TS23: forelimb digit Present 2B_bottom left Staining is observed in the digits.

Specimen Fig. 2B bottom right: embryonic day 15.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: hindlimb mesenchyme Present 2B_bottom right Staining is observed in the stylopod, zeugopod, and autopod regions of the hindlimb.

Specimen Fig. 3b: embryonic day 11.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: vertebral pre-cartilage condensation Present 3b Staining is observed in condensing mesenchymal prevertebrae.
TS19: neural tube Absent 3b No staining is observed in neural tube tissue.

Specimen Fig. 3e: embryonic day 12.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: intestine mesenchyme Present 3e Staining is observed in the intestinal mesoderm.
TS20: intestine epithelium Absent 3e No staining is observed in the endodermal epithelium of the intestine.

Specimen Fig. 3h: embryonic day 12.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: forelimb pre-cartilage condensation Present 3h , 3k Staining is observed in the cartilage condensations of the limbs.

Specimen Fig. 5b: embryonic day 13.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: dorsal mesogastrium Present Regionally restricted 5e , 5b Staining is observed in the splenic mesenchyme.
TS21: pancreas Ambiguous 5b , 5e Staining is reported to be observed in the dorsal pancreatic tissue.
TS21: stomach epithelium Present 5e , 5b Staining is observed in the stomach epithelium.

Specimen Fig. 5i: embryonic day 13.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: dorsal mesogastrium Present Regionally restricted 5j , 5i Staining is observed in the splenic mesenchyme.
TS21: pancreas Ambiguous 5j , 5i Staining is reported to be observed in the dorsal pancreatic tissue.
TS21: stomach epithelium Present 5j , 5i Staining is observed in the stomach epithelium.

Specimen Fig. 5l: embryonic day 13.5; Gt(ROSA)26Sortm1Sor/Gt(ROSA)26Sor+, Nkx3-2tm3.1(cre)Tlu/Nkx3-2+ (more )
Note: Conditional mutant.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: dorsal mesogastrium Present 5l Staining is observed in the splenic mesenchyme.
TS21: pancreas Ambiguous 5l Staining is reported to be observed in the dorsal pancreatic tissue.
TS21: stomach epithelium Ambiguous 5l Staining is observed in the stomach epithelium.


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