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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:40647 Takakura N, et al., PDGFR alpha expression during mouse embryogenesis: immunolocalization analyzed by whole-mount immunohistostaining using the monoclonal anti-mouse PDGFR alpha antibody APA5. J Histochem Cytochem. 1997 Jun;45(6):883-93
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5613808
Gene symbol: Pdgfra
Gene name: platelet derived growth factor receptor, alpha polypeptide
Antibody: anti-CD140a/Pdgfra (APA5)
Detection system: Secondary antibody coupled to horseradish peroxidase
Assay notes: Tissue was embedded in polyester wax for sectioning.
Results
Specimen 1B WT: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: embryo Present 1B left Expression is found in many tissues.
TS21: mesenchyme of metanephros Present 1B left
TS21: ureteral mesenchyme Present 1B left Expression is found in mesenchyme surrounding urethric tubules.
TS21: carina trachea mesenchyme Present 1B left Expression is found in the regions where tracheal cartilage develops.
TS21: mandible mesenchyme Present 1B left
TS21: primary palate Present 1B left Expression is found in the palate region.

Specimen 1B Ph/Ph: embryonic day 13.5; Ph/Ph (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: embryo Absent 1B right

Specimen 2: embryonic day 6.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS9: ectoplacental cone Present 2
TS9: extraembryonic visceral endoderm Present 2
TS9: parietal endoderm Present 2
TS9: extraembryonic endoderm Weak 2
TS9: extraembryonic ectoderm Absent 2

Specimen 3A: embryonic day 7.0 (more )
Note: lateral view
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS10: embryo mesoderm Present 3A Expression is in the proximal posterior part of the embryo.
TS10: ectoplacental cone Present 3A

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 7.0 (more )
Note: anterior posterior view
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS10: embryo mesoderm Present 3B Expression is in the proximal posterior part of the embryo.
TS10: ectoplacental cone Present 3B

Specimen 3C: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Note: anterior posterior view
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: paraxial mesenchyme Strong 3C
TS12: lateral plate mesoderm Absent 3C No significant expression in proximal lateral mesoderm. Expression might be present in a few cells.
TS12: extraembryonic mesenchyme Absent 3C Expression might be present in a few cells.
TS12: ectoplacental cone Present 3C

Specimen 3D: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: paraxial mesenchyme Strong 3D
TS12: lateral plate mesoderm Absent 3D No significant expression in proximal lateral mesoderm. Expression might be present in a few cells.
TS12: extraembryonic mesenchyme Absent 3D Expression might be present in a few cells.
TS12: ectoplacental cone Present 3D
TS12: allantois Weak 3D

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: blood island Absent

Specimen 4A: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: eight-somite stage
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TS13: somite Present 4A
TS13: head mesenchyme Present Diffuse 4A
TS13: future hindbrain neural crest Present Regionally restricted 4A Expression is found in the neural crest cells at pro-rhombomeres A and B.

Specimen 4B: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: eight-somite stage
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: somite Present 4B

Specimen 4C: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: 28-somite stage
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TS15: future brain Present Regionally restricted 4C Expression is found along the dorsal midline at the head region.
TS15: somite Present 4C

Specimen 5A: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: head mesenchyme Strong 5A Strong expression in anterior and basal parts of the head, the facial mesenchyme.
TS15: branchial arch Strong 5A
TS15: somite Strong Regionally restricted 5A Strong expression in posterior somites, as well as the basal part of anterior somites, the intervertebral disc precursors.

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: head mesenchyme Strong 5B Strong expression in anterior and basal parts of the head, the facial mesenchyme.
TS17: forelimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Present 5B
TS17: hindlimb bud apical ectodermal ridge Present 5B
TS17: forelimb bud Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression in the basal part.
TS17: hindlimb bud Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression in the basal part.
TS17: heart Present 5B
TS17: trunk mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 5B Strong expression in splanchic mesenchyme.
TS17: lens pit Present 5B Expression in the lens.
TS17: somite Present 5B

Specimen 6A: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: embryo bisected sagittally
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: embryo Present 6A
TS20: mandible primordium Present 6A
TS20: primary palate Present 6A Expression is seen in the palate region.
TS20: paraxial mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6B , 6A Expression in mesenchyme around vertebrae.
TS20: trunk mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6C , 6A Expression in mesenchyme surrounding the kidney.
TS20: ureteral mesenchyme Present 6A , 6C Expression in mesenchyme surrounding the urethric tubules.
TS20: right atrium valve Present 6D , 6A Expression in heart valves.
TS20: pericardium Present 6D , 6A
TS20: thymus primordium Present Regionally restricted 6D , 6A Expression in mesenchymal cells separating the thymic lobules.
TS20: trachea Present 6D , 6A
TS20: spinal cord Weak Regionally restricted 6A , 6E Expression in glial precursors.
TS20: optic nerve Present Regionally restricted 6A , 6F Expression is concentrated in the dorsal part of the eye, emanating downwards along the presumptive optic nerve; the expression pattern suggests the expressing cells are glial precursors.

Specimen 7A: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: paraxial mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7A Expresssion in the mesenchymal cells in the intervertebral discs.

Specimen 7B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: trunk mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7B Expression in mesenchymal cells surrounding the kidney.
TS20: mesenchyme of metanephros Present 7B

Specimen 7C: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: thymus primordium Present 7C

Specimen 7D: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: right atrium valve Present 7D Expression in heart valve.
TS20: pericardium Present 7D

Specimen 7E: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: spinal cord Weak Regionally restricted 7E Expression in the glial precursors.

Specimen 7F: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: optic nerve Present Regionally restricted 7F Expression is concentrated in the dorsal part of the eye, emanating downwards along the presumptive optic nerve; the expression pattern suggests the expressing cells are glial precursors.

Specimen 8A: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Note: embryo bisected sagittally
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: tooth mesenchyme Strong 8A
TS24: tongue Weak 8A

Specimen 8B: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: tongue mesenchyme Weak Regionally restricted 8B Expression in strings of mesenchymal cells in the muscular region running vertically between the extrinsic muscle of tongue and cells surrounding Meckel's cartilage.

Specimen 8C: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Note: embryo bisected sagittally
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TS24: bronchus Strong 8C

Specimen 8D: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: lung mesenchyme Strong 8D Expression in mesenchymal cells surrounding the bronchial epithelial cells/developing broncial tree.

Specimen 8E: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Note: embryo bisected sagittally
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TS24: choroid plexus Present 8E

Specimen 8F: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: choroid plexus Strong 8F Strong expression in epithelial surface of choroid plexus.


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