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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:45683 Bosse A, et al., Identification of the vertebrate Iroquois homeobox gene family with overlapping expression during early development of the nervous system. Mech Dev. 1997 Dec;69(1-2):169-81
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5468939
Gene symbol: Irx3
Gene name: Iroquois related homeobox 3
Probe: Irx3 cDNA2
Probe preparation: Antisense RNA
Assay notes: At least two different probes between 0.5-1.0kb were used for analysis. The authors did not provide the details of which probe(s) were used to obtain these data but did report that the detected patterns were identical.
Results
Specimen not shown: embryonic day 6.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS9: extraembryonic component Present Regionally restricted Areas of expression include the lining of the ectoplacental cavity.
TS9: ectoplacental cone Strong
TS9: embryo Absent

Specimen 3C: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Note: lateral view
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS11: embryo ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 3C Expression is present in two symmetrical patches in the anterior region of the embryo.
TS11: extraembryonic component Present 3C
TS11: chorion ectoderm Present 3C

Specimen 3F: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS11: neural ectoderm Present Regionally restricted 3F Exprssion is present in two domains in the margins of the neural plate.
TS11: embryo endoderm Absent 3F
TS11: embryo mesenchyme Absent 3F

Specimen not shown: embryonic day 7.75 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS12: embryo mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted Expression is present in two symmetric patches.

Specimen 3I: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: 10-12 somites. lateral view
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: future midbrain Present 3I Expression is present in the neural folds.
TS13: future hindbrain Present 3I
TS13: rhombomere 1 Present 3I
TS13: rhombomere 3 Present 3I
TS13: future spinal cord Present Regionally restricted 3I Expression is present in the anterior/rostral part of the closing neural plate.
TS13: foregut diverticulum Present 3I Expression is present in the anterior foregut.

Specimen 3L: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: 10-12 somites. transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: future hindbrain Present 3L Expression is present in the neuroepithelium.
TS13: branchial arch ectoderm Present 3L Expression is present in the epithelium of the branchial pouches.

Specimen 4C: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: future midbrain Strong Non-Uniform 4C The rostral limit of expression is at the level of the pretectum. There is strong expression in the tectum. Expression is also found in the tegmentum.
TS15: future hindbrain Present Widespread 4C
TS15: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4C Expression is present in the mesenchyme around the optic vesicle.
TS15: 1st branchial arch ectoderm Present 4C
TS15: 2nd branchial arch ectoderm Present 4C
TS15: foregut Present 4C
TS15: neural tube Present 4C
TS15: trunk mesenchyme Present 4C Expression is present in the lateral plate mesoderm.

Specimen 4F: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: diencephalon lateral wall Present Regionally restricted 4F Expression is present in the posterior forebrain up to the hypothalamic region. It is in the basal plate.
TS17: midbrain Present Graded 4F In the roof, the expression exhibits a posterior to anterior gradient.
TS17: head mesenchyme Present 4F Expression in the cephalic mesenchyme includes the nasal pits.
TS17: nasal process mesenchyme Present 4F Expression in the cephalic mesenchyme includes the nasal pits.
TS17: otocyst Present Widespread 4F Expression is present in the entire otic vesicle.
TS17: limb Present 4F
TS17: neural tube Present 4F
TS17: somite Absent 4F

Specimen 5C: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: vibratome transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: future hindbrain Present 5C

Specimen 5F: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: vibratome transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: future hindbrain Present 5F
TS15: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5F Expression is present in the mesenchyme around the eye.
TS15: trigeminal preganglion Present 5F

Specimen 5I: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: vibratome transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: neural tube lateral wall Present Widespread 5I Expression is present in the alar and basal plate.
TS15: neural tube floor plate Absent 5I
TS15: neural tube roof plate Absent 5I
TS15: trunk mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 5I Expression is present in the lateral plate mesoderm.
TS15: tracheal diverticulum Present 5I

Specimen 5L: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: vibratome transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: neural tube lateral wall Present Regionally restricted 5L In caudal regions of the spinal cord, expression is only found in the alar plate.
TS15: neural tube floor plate Absent 5L
TS15: neural tube roof plate Absent 5L

Specimen 6C: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: future hindbrain Present 6C
TS15: otocyst Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression is present in ventromedial region, adjacent to the hindbrain; there is no expression in the dorsal region.
TS15: head mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 6C Expression is present on the ventral side of the otic vesicle.

Specimen 7A: embryonic day 9.0 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS14: neural tube Present 7A
TS14: notochord Present 7A

Specimen 7C: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: neural tube lateral wall Present Regionally restricted 7C Expression is present in ventricular cells close to the lumen of the neural tube in the alar plate; there is no expression in the most dorsal region.
TS13: neural tube roof plate Absent 7C

Specimen 7D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: limb Present Non-Uniform 7D Expression is present in a gradient along the dorsoventral and the proximodistal axes, with the highest level of expression in the proximodorsal margin of the limb.

Specimen 7E: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Note: transverse section
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: neural tube lateral wall Present Regionally restricted 7E Expression is present in the ventricular layer and in the motorneuron column of the basal plate. The alar plate also has two restricted areas in the marginal layer.


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