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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:13269 Ocklind G, et al., Expression of tenascin in developing and adult mouse lymphoid organs. J Histochem Cytochem. 1993 Aug;41(8):1163-9
Assay type: Immunohistochemistry
MGI Accession ID: MGI:6458546
Gene symbol: Tnc
Gene name: tenascin C
Antibody: MAb MTn 12 (#T3413)
Detection system: Biotinylated secondary antibody/[Strept]avidin coupled to horseradish peroxidase
Results
Specimen 3A: embryonic day 13.0-14.0 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: thymus primordium Present Regionally restricted 3A Expression is in the epithelial medullary part.

Specimen 3D: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: thymus medulla epithelium Present 3D
TS28: thymus thin fibrous capsule Present 3D
TS28: thymus trabecula Present 3D
TS28: thymus Present 3D Expression is in the septa and around vessels.

Specimen 3G: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: thymus medulla epithelium Present 3G
TS28: thymus thin fibrous capsule Present 3G
TS28: thymus trabecula Present 3G
TS28: thymus Present Regionally restricted 3G Expression is in the septa and around vessels.

Specimen 3H: postnatal adult (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: thymus medulla epithelium Present 3H
TS28: thymus thin fibrous capsule Present 3H
TS28: thymus trabecula Present 3H
TS28: thymus Present Regionally restricted 3H Expression is in the septa and around vessels.

Specimen 4A: postnatal week 8 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: basement membrane Present Regionally restricted 4A Expression is in the basement membrane of the thymus epithelial cells that enclose the blood vessels and line the surrouding lymph vessels.
TS28: thymus epithelium Present Regionally restricted 4A Expression is in the basement membrane of the thymus epithelial cells that enclose the blood vessels and line the surrouding lymph vessels.
TS28: thymus lymphoid tissue Present Regionally restricted 4A Expression is in the basement membrane of the thymus epithelial cells that enclose the blood vessels and line the surrouding lymph vessels.

Specimen 4B: postnatal week 8 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: basement membrane Present Regionally restricted 4B Expression is in the basement membrane of the thymus epithelial cells that enclose the blood vessels and line the surrouding lymph vessels.
TS28: thymus epithelium Present Regionally restricted 4B Expression is in the basement membrane of the thymus epithelial cells that enclose the blood vessels and line the surrouding lymph vessels.
TS28: thymus lymphoid tissue Present Regionally restricted 4B Expression is in the basement membrane of the thymus epithelial cells that enclose the blood vessels and line the surrouding lymph vessels.

Specimen 5A: postnatal day 4 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: lymph node capsule Strong 5A
TS28: lymph node trabeculum Strong 5A
TS28: lymph node Strong Regionally restricted 5A Expression is in blood vessels in the lymph node and is weaker in reticular fibers.
TS28: blood vessel Strong Regionally restricted 5A Expression is in blood vessels in the lymph node.

Specimen 5B: postnatal week 8 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: spleen marginal sinus Strong 5B
TS28: spleen capsule Present 5B
TS28: spleen central arteriole Present 5B
TS28: spleen trabeculum Present 5B
TS28: spleen red pulp Present Regionally restricted 5B Expression is in the red pulp sinusoids.
TS28: spleen Weak Regionally restricted 5B Expression is in reticular fibers.

Specimen 5C: postnatal week 8 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS28: spleen capsule Present 5C
TS28: spleen central arteriole Present 5C
TS28: spleen marginal sinus Present 5C
TS28: spleen trabeculum Present 5C
TS28: spleen red pulp Present Regionally restricted 5C Expression is in the red pulp sinusoids.
TS28: spleen Weak Regionally restricted 5C Expression is in reticular fibers.


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