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FIG. 3. The two X. laevis Slug genes have identical expression patterns. A, RT-PCR experiments were performed on X. laevis embryos at various stages of development. A specific primer was designed for each gene based on the 5 -UTR. The graph shows quantification using histone H4 as an internal control. The two Slug mRNAs displayed similar temporal expression patterns and were produced at similar levels. B, the distribution of Slug and Slug mRNA was determined in stage 14 NF embryos by in situ hybridization using 5 -UTR sequences as short specific probes. The two genes were expressed at the same site in the presumptive cephalic NCCs (arrowheads) as previously described for Slug mRNA. a.u., arbitrary units. Image published in: Vallin J et al. (2001) Copyright © 2001. Image reproduced with permission of the publisher and the copyright holder. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. Gene Synonyms Species Stage(s) Tissue snai2.L slug, snai2-a, snai2-b, Snail2, xSlu, xslug, XSnail2 X. laevis Throughout NF stage 14 neural crest cranial neural crest snai2.S slug, snai2-a, snai2-b, Snail2, xSlu, xslug, XSnail2 X. laevis Throughout NF stage 14 neural crest cranial neural crest Image source: Published Larger Image Printer Friendly View

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