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Gene Expression Data
Assay Details
Assay
Reference: J:12604 Oosterwegel M, et al., Differential expression of the HMG box factors TCF-1 and LEF-1 during murine embryogenesis. Development. 1993 Jun;118(2):439-48
Assay type: RNA in situ
MGI Accession ID: MGI:5296032
Gene symbol: Lef1
Gene name: lymphoid enhancer binding factor 1
Probe: Lef-1 cDNA1
Probe preparation: Antisense labelled with S35 RNA
Visualized with: Autoradiography
Results
Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 13.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS21: saccule mesenchyme Present Expression is present in the mesenchymal cells of the inner ear around the cochlea.
TS21: spinal cord meninges Absent
TS21: rib cartilage condensation Absent
TS21: thoracic vertebral cartilage condensation Absent
TS21: tail vertebral cartilage condensation Present
TS21: lung mesenchyme Present Expression is present in the mesenchymal cells around the bronchioles.
TS21: lung epithelium Absent There is no expression in bronchiolar epithelial cells.
TS21: basioccipital pre-cartilage condensation Absent
TS21: palatal shelf Absent There is no expression in the palate.

Specimen 2C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: thymus primordium Present 2C
TS22: tooth Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is present in the odontoblasts.
TS22: hindlimb digit Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is present at the apex.
TS22: choroid plexus Weak 2C
TS22: lung Present 2C
TS22: mesenchyme of urogenital sinus Present 2C
TS22: paramesonephric duct of male Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is present in the mesenchymal cells.
TS22: genital tubercle Present Diffuse 2C Expression is observed throughout the genital eminence.
TS22: urethra Present 2C Expression is present around the epithelial cells of the developing urethra.
TS22: tail vertebral pre-cartilage condensation Present 2C Expression is present in tail prevertebrae.
TS22: hip Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is present in osteogenic cells.
TS22: pituitary gland Present 2C
TS22: lower lip Strong 2C
TS22: upper lip Strong 2C
TS22: midbrain Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is present in the roof.
TS22: thalamus Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is present in the dorsal thalamus.
TS22: hypothalamus Present 2C
TS22: telencephalon Present Regionally restricted 2C Expression is present in a part of the telencephalon.
TS22: mesenchyme of metanephros Strong 2C Expression is present in the mesenchymal cells surrounding the metanephros.
TS22: adrenal gland Absent 2C
TS22: mandible Absent 2C
TS22: maxilla Absent 2C
TS22: rib cartilage condensation Absent 2C
TS22: thoracic vertebral cartilage condensation Absent 2C There is no expression in the thoracic prevertebrae.
TS22: palatal shelf Absent 2C There is no expression in the palate.

Specimen 3B: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS11: embryo ectoderm Present Graded 3B Expression levels are higher in the mesoderm than the ectoderm. It is present in an anterioposterior gradient, with the highest levels being expressed posteriorly.
TS11: embryo mesoderm Present Graded 3B Expression levels are higher in the mesoderm than the ectoderm. It is present in an anterioposterior gradient, with the highest levels being expressed posteriorly.
TS11: amnion Present 3B
TS11: chorion Present 3B
TS11: embryo endoderm Absent 3B
TS11: Reichert's membrane Absent 3B
TS11: trophectoderm Absent 3B There is no expression in trophectoderm-derived cells.

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 7.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS11: allantois Present

Specimen 4B: embryonic day 9.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS15: forelimb bud Present 4B
TS15: trunk mesenchyme Present Regionally restricted 4B Expression is present in part of the lateral plate mesoderm.
TS15: 1st branchial arch Present 4B It is likely expression occurs in neural crest-derived cells.
TS15: 2nd branchial arch Present 4B It is likely expression occurs in neural crest-derived cells.
TS15: trunk mesenchyme derived from neural crest Present 4B Expression is present in mesenchymal cells that most likely derive from neural crest.

Specimen 5D: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: 1st branchial arch Present 5D It is likely expression occurs in neural crest-derived cells.
TS17: 2nd branchial arch Present 5D It is likely expression occurs in neural crest-derived cells.
TS17: 3rd branchial arch Present 5D It is likely expression occurs in neural crest-derived cells.
TS17: 1st branchial arch ectoderm Present 5D Expression is present in the epithelial lining between the mandibular and maxillary component.
TS17: 3rd branchial arch ectoderm Present 5D Expression is present in the epithelium.
TS17: oral region cavity Present Regionally restricted 5D Expression is present in the roof.

Specimen 6C: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: lung mesenchyme Present 6C Expression is present in the mesenchymal cells around the bronchioles.
TS22: lung epithelium Absent 6C There is no expression in bronchiolar epithelial cells.

Specimen 7B: embryonic day 11.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS19: diencephalon Strong 7B
TS19: midbrain Strong 7B
TS19: telencephalon Strong 7B
TS19: hindbrain Absent 7B
TS19: mandibular process Present 7B
TS19: latero-nasal process mesenchyme Present 7B
TS19: medial-nasal process mesenchyme Present 7B

Specimen 8: embryonic day 14.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS22: saccule mesenchyme Present 8 Expression is present in the mesenchymal cells of the inner ear around the cochlea.

Specimen Not shown: embryonic day 10.5 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS17: limb mesenchyme Present Expression is present in the progress zone, between the apical ectodermal ridge and the marginal vein.
TS17: embryo Present Regionally restricted Expression is present in cells clustered on either side of the neural tube, suggesting a neural crest origin.
TS17: mesonephros mesenchyme Weak Expression is present in mesenchymal cells surrounding the mesonephric tubules.
TS17: lung mesenchyme Present Expression is present in the mesenchymal cells around the bronchioles.

Specimen Not shown: postnatal day 1 (more )
Structure Level Pattern Image Note
TS27: lung Absent
TS27: renal medullary interstitium Trace Minimal amounts of expression are occasionally detected in medullary mesenchymal cells.
TS27: brain Absent
TS27: hemolymphoid system Present Expression is present in lymphoid tissue.


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