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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:30205 Thomas BL, et al., The spatial localization of Dlx-2 during tooth development. Connect Tissue Res. 1995;32(1-4):27-34
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:6188829
Gene symbol: Dlx2
Gene name: distal-less homeobox 2
Antibody: anti-Dlx-2
Detection system: Biotinylated secondary antibody/[Strept]avidin coupled to horseradish peroxidase
Results
Specimen 1: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 1 Expression is at the anterior end.
TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 1 Expression is at the anterior end.
TS17: 1st branchial arch mandibular component mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 1 Expression is in the mesenchyme underlying the non-expressing ectoderm to the posterior of the arch.
TS17: 1st branchial arch maxillary component mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 1 Expression is in the mesenchyme underlying the non-expressing ectoderm to the posterior of the arch.

Specimen 2A: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS20: oral epithelium Present Regionally restricted 2A Expression is in the basal cells of the invaginating epithelia of the tooth germs within the first branchial arch. Expression is strongest at the base of the tooth germ.
TS20: tooth bud Present Regionally restricted 2A Expression is in the basal cells of the invaginating epithelia of the tooth germs within the first branchial arch. Expression is strongest at the base of the tooth germ.

Specimen 2B: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: lower jaw mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 2B Expression is in the mesenchyme adjacent to the tooth germ and is initially seen at the buccal aspect and becomes stronger around the base of the tooth germ.

Specimen 2C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: lower jaw mesenchyme Strong Regionally restricted 2C Expression is in mesenchymal cells condensing around the base of the toothbud.
TS22: lower jaw tooth epithelium Present 2C
TS22: oral epithelium Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is in the vestibular lamina.

Specimen 3A: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
Note: Early cap stage of tooth development.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: upper jaw tooth dental papilla Strong Regionally restricted 3A Expression is strongest adjacent to the internal enamel epithelium.
TS23: inner enamel epithelium Weak 3A
TS23: outer enamel epithelium Weak 3A
TS23: stellate reticulum Weak 3A
TS23: stratum intermedium Weak 3A
TS23: upper jaw tooth enamel organ Weak 3A
TS23: cap stage tooth Present 3A

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
Note: Early cap stage of tooth development.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS23: lower jaw tooth dental papilla Strong Regionally restricted 3B Expression is strongest adjacent to the internal enamel epithelium.
TS23: inner enamel epithelium Weak 3B
TS23: lower jaw tooth enamel organ Weak 3B
TS23: outer enamel epithelium Weak 3B
TS23: stellate reticulum Weak 3B
TS23: stratum intermedium Weak 3B
TS23: cap stage tooth Present 3B

Specimen 4: embryonic day 17.5 (more )
Note: Bell stage of tooth development.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS25: lower jaw incisor enamel organ Strong Regionally restricted 4 Expression is in the differentiated ameloblasts.
TS25: outer enamel epithelium Strong 4
TS25: stellate reticulum Strong 4
TS25: stratum intermedium Strong 4
TS25: lower jaw incisor dental papilla Present 4
TS25: bell stage tooth Present 4

Specimen 5A: embryonic day 17.5 (more )
Note: Bell stage of tooth development.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS25: upper jaw incisor enamel organ Strong Regionally restricted 5A Expression is in strongest in ameloblasts.
TS25: stratum intermedium Strong 5A
TS25: upper jaw incisor dental papilla Present 5A
TS25: bell stage tooth Present 5A

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 17.5 (more )
Note: Bell stage of tooth development.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS25: upper jaw incisor enamel organ Strong Regionally restricted 5B Expression is in strongest in ameloblasts.
TS25: stratum intermedium Strong 5B
TS25: upper jaw incisor dental papilla Present 5B
TS25: bell stage tooth Present 5B

Specimen 6: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: Late bell stage of tooth development.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: enamel organ Strong 6 Expression is strongest in ameloblasts.
TS26: dental papilla Weak 6
TS26: late bell stage tooth Present 6

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
Note: Bell stage of tooth development.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS24: dental papilla Present Regionally restricted Expression is strongest adjacent to the internal enamel epithelium.
TS24: outer enamel epithelium Weak
TS24: stellate reticulum Weak
TS24: stratum intermedium Weak
TS24: early bell stage tooth Present


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