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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:9747 Robert B, et al., Hox-7, a mouse homeobox gene with a novel pattern of expression during embryogenesis. EMBO J. 1989 Jan;8(1):91-100
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5755706
Gene symbol: Msx1
Gene name: msh homeobox 1
Probe: Hox-7 probe1
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen not shown: embryonic day 6.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS9: extraembryonic component Present

Specimen 4a/b: embryonic day 8.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: embryo ectoderm Strong Regionally restricted 4a/b Expression is in the lateral ectoderm.
TS12: neural fold Strong Regionally restricted 4a/b Expression is at the tip.
TS12: amnion Present 4a/b
TS12: ectoplacental cone Present 4a/b
TS12: neural crest Present Regionally restricted 4a/b Expression is in the rostral neural crest.

Specimen 5a, b/c: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: 24 somites, (b/c) is a higher magnification of (a).
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: 1st branchial arch Strong 5b/c , 5a
TS15: amnion Strong 5b/c , 5a
TS15: caudal neuropore Strong 5b/c , 5a
TS15: neural crest Strong Regionally restricted 5a , 5b/c Expression is in the cephalic neural crest.
TS15: neural fold Strong Regionally restricted 5a , 5b/c Expression is in the outer edge of the cephalic neural fold at the level of the fourth ventricle.
TS15: allantois Present 5a , 5b/c
TS15: endocardial lining Present 5a , 5b/c
TS15: blood Absent 5b/c , 5a
TS15: somite Absent 5b/c , 5a

Specimen 5d, e/f: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: (e/f) is a higher magnification of (d).
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: brain Very strong Regionally restricted 5d Expression is at the anterior meninges.
TS19: 4th ventricle Very strong Regionally restricted 5d Expression is at the tela choroidea.
TS19: 1st branchial arch Strong Graded 5d , 5e/f Expression is more intense in the distal regions and is weaker proximally.
TS19: head mesenchyme derived from neural crest Present Regionally restricted 5d , 5e/f Expression is in cephalic neural crest.
TS19: amnion Present
TS19: fronto-nasal process Present

Specimen 6a/b: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch Present 6a/b
TS17: endocardial cushion Weak 6a/b
TS17: cardiac muscle tissue Absent 6a/b

Specimen 7a/b,c: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: (c) is a higher magnfication of (a).
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: foot epithelium Present Regionally restricted 7c , 7a/b Expression is in the apical ectodermal ridge.
TS20: foot mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7c , 7a/b Expression is in the mesenchyme subjacent the apical ectodermal ridge.

Specimen 7d/e,f: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
Note: (f) is a higher magnification of (d).
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: forelimb interdigital region Present 7f , 7d/e
TS23: hand skin Present Regionally restricted 7d/e , 7f Expression is in the apical ectodermal ridge.
TS23: hand mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7d/e , 7f Expression is in the mesenchyme subjacent the apical ectodermal ridge.
TS23: forelimb digit mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7d/e , 7f Expression is in the perichondrial zone.

Specimen not shown E15.5: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: choroid plexus Very strong Regionally restricted Expression is in the posterior choroid plexus.
TS23: dental papilla Strong
TS23: tooth mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted Expression is in the soft mesenchyme tissue surrounding the dental papilla.
TS23: Meckel's cartilage Absent
TS23: hair follicle Absent
TS23: lower lip Absent
TS23: tongue Absent
TS23: upper lip Absent

Specimen not shown E9.5: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: 2nd branchial arch Present
TS15: limb Present


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