Expression of Dlx4 in mouse tooth

Dlx4; distal-less homeobox 4; Dlx7; Dlx8

Species: mouse
Tooth: molar
Method: in situ hybridization (radioactive), probe: 936b


Initiation stage
No expression: oral epithelium, dental epithelium, dental mesenchyme

Bud stage
No expression: oral epithelium, dental epithelium, dental mesenchyme

Cap stage
Expression: dental papilla
No expression: oral epithelium, outer enamel epithelium, inner enamel epithelium, enamel knot, stellate reticulum, dental sac

Bell stage
Expression: stellate reticulum, dental papilla
No expression: oral epithelium, outer enamel epithelium, inner enamel epithelium, stratum intermedia, dental sac

Late bell (differentiation) stage
Expression: stellate reticulum, dental papilla
No expression: outer enamel epithelium, stratum intermedia, preameloblasts, dental sac, preodontoblasts

Drosophila relative: distalless.

Source references:
Zhao,Z.Y., Stock,D.W., Buchanan,A.V., and, Weiss,K.M. (2000) Development Genes & Evolution 210(5):270-275

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Data last edited 30.03.2004 by M.K., page last created 10.12.2004 by P.N.