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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:41274 Shang J, et al., Backfoot is a novel homeobox gene expressed in the mesenchyme of developing hind limb. Dev Dyn. 1997 Jun;209(2):242-53
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5823054
Gene symbol: Pitx1
Gene name: paired-like homeodomain transcription factor 1
Probe: Bft cDNA2
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with digoxigenin RNA
Visualized with: Alkaline phosphatase
Results
Specimen 4A: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: limb bud Present Regionally restricted 4A Expressed in two lateral stripes at the posterior region of the body, corresponding to the expected sites for the outgrowth of hindlimb buds.

Specimen 4B: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: genital swelling Present 4B Most strongly expressed.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component Present Regionally restricted 4B Most strongly expressed. Expression was restricted to a rostral compartment.
TS17: hindlimb bud Present Widespread 4B Most strongly expressed.
TS17: forelimb bud Absent 4B
TS17: nasal pit Present 4B
TS17: otocyst Present 4B

Specimen 4C: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: hindlimb bud Present Regionally restricted 4C Expressed in the proximal region.
TS19: body wall Present Regionally restricted 4C Segmented expression close to the hindlimb buds on the ventral region.
TS19: mandibular process Present 4C

Specimen 4D: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: hindlimb Present Regionally restricted 4D Expressed in a net-like pattern.
TS21: forelimb Absent 4D

Specimen 4E: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: genital swelling of genital tubercle Present 4E
TS21: remnant of Rathke's pouch Present 4E
TS21: tongue Present 4E

Specimen 5A: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: hindlimb Present Regionally restricted 5A Expressed in a net-like pattern.

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: hindlimb digit mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5B Expressed underneath the epithelial cells at the tips of digits.

Specimen 5C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: hindlimb digit mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5C Expressed in the mesenchyme between cartilages and bones.
TS22: hindlimb cartilage condensation Absent 5C

Specimen 5D: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: hindlimb digit mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5D Expressed in the mesenchyme surrounding the digital condensation regions.
TS22: hindlimb cartilage condensation Absent 5D

Specimen 5E: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: hindlimb mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 5E Expressed at the end of long bones.
TS22: hindlimb cartilage condensation Absent 5E

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: 1st branchial arch Weak

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: hindlimb bud Present Regionally restricted The strongest expression was in the dorsal-proximal region.


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