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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:45336 Gad JM, et al., The expression patterns of guidance receptors, DCC and Neogenin, are spatially and temporally distinct throughout mouse embryogenesis. Dev Biol. 1997 Dec 15;192(2):258-73
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:3582395
Gene symbol: Dcc
Gene name: DCC netrin 1 receptor
Probe: MB18
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with P33 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen 1B: embryonic day 8.5 (more )
Note: This is an oblique section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS13: embryo Absent 1B

Specimen 1E: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Note: This is a parasagittal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: future hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 1E Expression is punctate and is localized to the outermost cell layer of the early hindbrain.
TS15: future forebrain Absent 1E
TS15: future midbrain Absent 1E
TS15: future spinal cord Absent 1E
TS15: notochord Absent 1E
TS15: peripheral nervous system Absent 1E
TS15: central nervous system Present 1E No expression was deteted in tissues lying outside the developing central nervous system, nor was it present in the floor plate and neural crest.

Specimen 1H: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Note: This is a parasagittal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: brain Strong Regionally restricted 1H There is nearly ubiquitous expression in postmitotic neurons within the early central nervous system.
TS19: future spinal cord Strong Regionally restricted 1H There is strong expression in both the thoracic and tail region of the neural tube. This expression is predominantly in the dorsal regions of the neural tube where the cell bodies of interneurons and commissural neurons reside.
TS19: central nervous system Present 1H No expression was deteted in tissues lying outside the developing central nervous system, nor was it present in the floor plate and neural crest.
TS19: notochord Absent 1H
TS19: peripheral nervous system Absent 1H

Specimen 2B: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: central nervous system Present Regionally restricted 2B There is nearly ubiquitous expression in postmitotic neurons within the early central nervous system.
TS21: hypothalamus Strong 2B
TS21: thalamus Strong 2B
TS21: telencephalon Strong Regionally restricted 2B There is strong expression in the hippocampus primordium.
TS21: midbrain mantle layer Present 2B Expression is present in the roof.
TS21: hindbrain Present Regionally restricted 2B Expression is present in the mantle layer throughout the hindbrain.
TS21: primitive bladder Weak 2B There is weak expression in the early bladder.

Specimen 3: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: cerebral cortex Strong Regionally restricted 3E , 3B There is strong expression in the preplate. Expression is most intense in those neurons residing at the inner and outer edge, while the centrally placed neurons express at significantly lower levels.

Specimen 4B: embryonic day 17.5 (more )
Note: This is a parasagittal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS25: cerebral cortex Present Regionally restricted 4B Thre is high expression in the cranial aspect of the cortex; expression is predominantly in the cortical layers above the intermediate zone.
TS25: olfactory lobe Strong 4B Expression is present in the olfactory bulb.
TS25: hippocampus Strong 4B
TS25: hindbrain Weak Uniform 4B Expression is ubiquitous.
TS25: midbrain Weak Uniform 4B Expression is ubiquitous.
TS25: cerebellum Strong Regionally restricted 4B Expression is present in the external granular layer.

Specimen 4E: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: This is a parasagittal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: brain Present 4E Expression has been extinguished in most brain regions by this age.
TS26: cerebral cortex Absent 4E
TS26: midbrain Present Regionally restricted 4E Expression is restricted to several structures, including the substantial nigra, the zona aserta, and the red cell nucleus.
TS26: cerebellum Present Regionally restricted 4E Expression is present in the external granular layer.
TS26: hippocampus Present 4E

Specimen 4H: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: This is a parasagittal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: cerebellum Strong Regionally restricted 4H Expression is present in the external granular layer.

Specimen 5B: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: This is a coronal section taken immediately rostral to the ear.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: olfactory lobe Strong Regionally restricted 5B Expression is restricted to the presumptive granular cell layer within the olfactory bulb.

Specimen 5E: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: This is a coronal section taken immediately rostral to the ear.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: olfactory lobe Strong Regionally restricted 5E Expression is restricted to the presumptive granular cell layer within the olfactory bulb.

Specimen 5H: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: This is a coronal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: cerebral cortex Absent 5H Expression is absent from all cortical layers.
TS26: hypothalamus Present 5H
TS26: thalamus Absent 5H

Specimen 5K: embryonic day 18.5 (more )
Note: This is a coronal section.
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS26: hippocampus Strong 5K There is strong expression in the CA1, CA2, CA3, and CA4 regions of the hippocampus.

Specimen 6B: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: telencephalon Strong Regionally restricted 6B Expression is present in postmitotic cells, thus representing the early preplate of the developing cortex. There is no expression in the external pial layer.
TS19: telencephalon ventricular layer Absent 6B

Specimen 6D: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: telencephalon Strong Regionally restricted 6D Expression is present in the early postmitotic neurons of the lateral eminence.

Specimen 6F: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
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TS19: future spinal cord Strong Regionally restricted 6F There is expression in both the thoracic and tail regions of the neural tube. This expression is predominantly in the dorsal regions, where the cell bodies of interneurons and commissural neurons reside. Lower levels were detected in the motor columns.
TS19: neural tube ventricular layer Absent 6F

Specimen 7B: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
Note: This is a parasagittal section.
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TS20: limb mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 7A/B Expression is present in mesodermal condensations around the cartilage core in the developing limb structures.

Specimen 7D: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: skeletal muscle Present Regionally restricted 7C/D Expression is present in the facial musculature, particularly around the developing palate.
TS21: primary palate Present 7C/D

Specimen 7F: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
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TS21: reproductive system Present Regionally restricted 7E/F Expression is present in the urogenital ridge.

Specimen 7H: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: reproductive system Strong Regionally restricted 7G/H There is strong expression at the tip of the genital tubercle within the developing urogenital region.

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 12.5 (more )
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TS20: skeletal muscle Present Regionally restricted Expression is present in the facial musculature, particularly around the developing palate.

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
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TS22: limb mesenchyme Absent There is no expression in mesodermal condensations around the cartilage core in the developing limb structures.

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 15.5 (more )
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TS23: thalamus Absent
TS23: hypothalamus Strong

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 16.5 (more )
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TS24: superior cervical ganglion Present There is no other expression in the peripheral nervous system.
TS24: reproductive system Strong Regionally restricted There is strong expression at the tip of the genital tubercle within the developing urogenital region.
TS24: bladder Present Regionally restricted There are relatively high levels of expression in the mesenchyme lying directly adjacent to the epithelium. There is no expression in the epithelial layer.


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