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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:39346 Niederreither K, et al., Restricted expression and retinoic acid-induced downregulation of the retinaldehyde dehydrogenase type 2 (RALDH-2) gene during mouse development. Mech Dev. 1997 Feb;62(1):67-78
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5427877
Gene symbol: Aldh1a2
Gene name: aldehyde dehydrogenase family 1, subfamily A2
Probe: Raldh2 cDNA3
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Assay notes: Bright-field view for histology (left side) and the corresponding dark-field view (right side).
Results
Specimen 3A: embryonic day 8.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: extraembryonic mesenchyme Absent 3A
TS12: node Absent 3A

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: trunk mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 3B Expression is along the dorsal edges of the coelomic cavity.
TS17: trunk Strong Regionally restricted 3B Expression is around the mesonephric ducts, close to the mesonephric ducts entry site into the cloaca.
TS17: mesonephros mesenchyme Present 3B
TS17: stomach Present Regionally restricted 3B
TS17: midgut mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 3B Expression is adjacent to the stomach.
TS17: mesonephric tubule Absent 3B
TS17: nephric duct Absent 3B

Specimen 3C: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: trunk mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 3C Expression is along the dorsal edges of the coelomic cavity.
TS17: mesonephros mesenchyme Present 3C
TS17: forelimb bud Absent 3C
TS17: hindlimb bud Absent 3C
TS17: mesonephric tubule Absent 3C

Specimen 3D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: otocyst Present Regionally restricted 3D Expression is in the lateral quadrant.

Specimen 3E: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: intraembryonic coelom Present 3E
TS20: mesonephros Present 3E
TS20: midgut Present 3E
TS20: trunk Strong Regionally restricted 3E Expression is around the cloaca, extending up to the base of the genital tubercle.
TS20: genital tubercle Strong Regionally restricted 3E Expression is at the base.

Specimen Not shown E9.5: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: foregut Present Regionally restricted Expression is in the dorsal region of the primitive stomach mesenchyme.
TS15: nervous system Absent
TS15: optic vesicle Absent
TS15: otocyst Absent

Specimen Not shown E11.5: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: nose Present Regionally restricted

Specimen Not shown E13.5: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: intraembryonic coelom Present
TS21: midgut Present
TS21: oral region Present Regionally restricted Expression is near the lateral clefts of the mouth cavity.

Specimen 4A: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: hindlimb bud mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4A Expression is in a proximal domain in a zone between the limb buds and flank region and in a central domain around the main arteries of the buds.
TS19: footplate mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4A Expresion is in a distal domain in the presumptive interdigital regions.

Specimen 4B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: spinal cord lateral wall Present Regionally restricted 4B Expression is in cervical and lumbar regions adjacent to the developing limbs in clusters in the ventral horns.
TS20: forelimb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4B Expression is in a central domain around the developing limb arterial system.
TS20: pericardium Present 4B
TS20: pleura Present 4B
TS20: forelimb interdigital region Strong 4B

Specimen 4C: embryonic day 17.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS25: forelimb digit Present Regionally restricted 4C Expression is in the dorsal perichondrial cells of the terminal phalanges.

Specimen 6A: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: maxillary artery Strong 6A
TS19: maxillary process Strong 6A
TS19: trigeminal ganglion Strong 6A

Specimen 6B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: oral region Present Regionally restricted 6B Expression is below the cleft separating the tongue from the mandibular region.
TS20: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6B Expression is in the loose, vascular mesenchyme surrounding the eyes.

Specimen 6C: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: esophagus mesenchyme Strong 6C
TS21: larynx aditus Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression is in the pharyngeal-laryngeal region at the base of the tongue.
TS21: pharynx Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression is in the pharyngeal-laryngeal region at the base of the tongue.
TS21: nasal cavity Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression is in the mesenchyme surrounding the olfactory epithelium.
TS21: meninges Present 6C
TS21: pituitary gland Present 6C

Specimen 6D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6D Expression is in the loose, vascular mesenchyme surrounding the eyes.
TS22: eye Present Regionally restricted 6D Expression is in retrolenticular mesenchyme.
TS22: perioptic mesenchyme Present 6D
TS22: lens Absent 6D
TS22: neural retinal epithelium Absent 6D

Specimen 6E: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: cochlear duct epithelium Strong Regionally restricted 6E
TS26: adenohypophysis Present 6E
TS26: meninges Present 6E
TS26: neurohypophysis Weak 6E

Specimen 6F: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: dental papilla Present 6F
TS26: dental sac Present 6F

Specimen 7A: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: metanephros Strong 7A
TS21: pericardio-peritoneal canal mesothelium Present Regionally restricted 7A
TS21: pleura Present Regionally restricted 7A
TS21: urogenital sinus Present 7A
TS21: intestine mesenchyme Present 7A Expression is in the mesenchyme of the intestinal loops.
TS21: heart Absent 7A
TS21: liver Absent 7A
TS21: lung Absent 7A

Specimen 7B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: esophagus mesenchyme Strong 7B
TS22: pericardio-peritoneal canal mesothelium Present 7B
TS22: pleura Present 7B
TS22: renal cortex Present 7B
TS22: stomach Present Regionally restricted 7B

Specimen 7C: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: esophagus mesenchyme Present 7C
TS26: intestine mesenchyme Present 7C
TS26: seminiferous cord Present 7C
TS26: stomach mesenchyme Present 7C
TS26: bladder Present Regionally restricted 7C Expression is in cells underlying the urinary bladder epithelium.
TS26: reproductive system Strong Regionally restricted 7C Expression is around the lower genital tract.
TS26: epididymis Strong 7C


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