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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:48587 ten Berge D, et al., Mouse Alx3: an aristaless-like homeobox gene expressed during embryogenesis in ectomesenchyme and lateral plate mesoderm. Dev Biol. 1998 Jul 1;199(1):11-25
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5476682
Gene symbol: Alx3
Gene name: aristaless-like homeobox 3
Probe: Alx3 cDNA1
Probe preparation: Antisense RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen 5A: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5A Expression is present in a thin layer of mesenchymal cells surrounding the telencephalic vesicles; expression in the remaining mesoderm of the cranial vault is generally low but above background.

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: head Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression is present in craniofacial structures; it is particularly high in the lower frontal part of the head, with a rostral border near the level of the eye.
TS17: head mesenchyme Weak Regionally restricted 5B Expression is present mesoderm of the cranial vault.
TS17: 1st branchial arch Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression is located distally.
TS17: 2nd branchial arch Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression is located distally.

Specimen 5C: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: fronto-nasal process mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5C Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme in the nasal process.
TS20: jaw primordium mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5C Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme of the developing jaws.
TS20: tongue mesenchyme Present 5C Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme of the distal part of the tongue.
TS20: mandibular process Strong Regionally restricted 5C Expression is high in the area surrounding Meckel's cartilage and elevated near the developing incisor and molar buds. It is not present in the ossifying regions.
TS20: Meckel's cartilage Absent 5C

Specimen 5D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: head Present Regionally restricted 5D Expression is present in craniofacial structures; it is particularly high in the lower frontal part of the head, with a rostral border near the level of the eye.
TS22: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5D Expression is present in a thin layer of mesenchymal cells surrounding the telencephalic vesicles; expression in the remaining mesoderm of the cranial vault is generally low but above background.
TS22: nasal mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 5D Expression is present in the mesenchyme around the nasal cavity; there is a lack of expression at more lateral positions.
TS22: nasal septum mesenchyme Strong 5D

Specimen 5E: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: nasal mesenchyme Present 5E Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme in the nasal process.
TS22: lower jaw mesenchyme Present 5E Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme of the developing jaws.
TS22: upper jaw mesenchyme Present 5E Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme of the developing jaws.
TS22: premaxilla Present 5E Expression is present in the premaxilla but absent from the secondary plate.
TS22: lower jaw Strong Regionally restricted 5E Expression is high in the area surrounding Meckel's cartilage and elevated near the developing incisor and molar buds. It is not present in ossifying areas.
TS22: Meckel's cartilage Absent 5E

Specimen 5F: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: nasal mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 5F Expression is present in the mesenchyme around the nasal cavity; there is a lack of expression at more lateral positions.
TS22: nasal septum mesenchyme Strong 5F
TS22: lower jaw mesenchyme Present 5F Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme of the developing jaws.
TS22: upper jaw mesenchyme Present 5F Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme of the developing jaws.
TS22: tongue mesenchyme Present 5F Expression is present in the neural-crest derived mesenchyme of the distal part of the tongue.
TS22: lower jaw Strong Regionally restricted 5F Expression is high in the area surrounding Meckel's cartilage and elevated near the developing incisor and molar buds. It is not present in the ossifying areas.
TS22: Meckel's cartilage Absent 5F

Specimen 5G: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: chondrocranium Present Regionally restricted 5G Expression is present in the neural-crest derived basisphenoid and absent in the mesoderm-derived basioccipital.

Specimen 6A: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: cross section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: limb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6A Expression is present underneath the surface of the limbs, following the profile of the surface epithelium.
TS22: limb cartilage condensation Absent 6A

Specimen 6B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Note: cross section at the level of the liver near the diaphragm
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: tail Present Regionally restricted 6B Expression in the tail is ventrally concentrated; this expression appears to extend to the ectoderm.
TS17: tail mesenchyme Present 6B
TS17: body wall mesenchyme Present 6B

Specimen 6C: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: cross section at the level of the umbilical hernia
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: tail Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression in the tail is ventrally concentrated; this expression appears to extend to the ectoderm.
TS20: tail mesenchyme Present 6C
TS20: body wall mesenchyme Present 6C The body wall is still open at this site, which is reflected by an interruption of the expression domain.

Specimen 6D: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: genital tubercle Present Regionally restricted 6D Expression is present in the genital eminence surrounds the urogenital sinuses.
TS20: tail Present Regionally restricted 6D Expression in the tail is ventrally concentrated; this expression appears to extend to the ectoderm.
TS20: tail mesenchyme Present 6D

Specimen 6E: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Note: cross section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: genital tubercle Present Regionally restricted 6E Expression is present in the genital eminence surrounds the urogenital sinuses.
TS22: tail mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6E Expression in the tail is ventrally concentrated.

Specimen 6F: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: genital tubercle Present Regionally restricted 6F Expression is present in the genital eminence surrounds the urogenital sinuses.
TS21: tail mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6F Expression in the tail is ventrally concentrated.

Specimen 6G: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: sagittal section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: intraembryonic coelom Present Regionally restricted 6G Expression is present in the progenitor of the pleuroperitoneal membrane.
TS19: trunk mesenchyme Weak Regionally restricted 6G There is expression surrounding the mesonephric duct.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: pericardial component Present Expression is present in the pericardial sac membrane.
TS17: intraembryonic coelom Present Expression is present in the pleuro-peritoneal septum.
TS17: peritoneal component Present Expression is present in the peritoneal membrane in which the liver is contained.

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: pericardial component Present Expression is present in the pericardial sac membrane.
TS19: peritoneal component Present Expression is present in the peritoneal membrane in which the liver is contained.

Specimen 7A/B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: pancreas Absent 7B , 7A

Specimen 8E: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: trunk mesenchyme Trace Regionally restricted 8E Expression is barely detectable in the intermediate mesoderm.
TS17: limb Present 8E
TS17: tail Present 8E

Specimen 8G: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: embryo Present 8G

Specimen 8I: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: rib cartilage condensation Absent 8I


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