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Fig. 2. Change in gene expression in the exocrine pancreas during metamorphosis. (A–D and I–L) In situ hybridization with amylase (A–D) and Ptf1a (I–L) probes. Every mRNA encoding a “terminally differentiated” exocrine protein that we have tested is extinguished at metamorphic climax (NF62) to the same extent as these 2 mRNAs (see discussion). (E–H) Although amylase mRNA is extinguished at climax, amylase protein was still detected by immunohistochemistry, confirming the dedifferentiation stages of previously differentiated exocrine cells. (Scale bar: 40 μm.) Image published in: Mukhi S et al. (2008) Copyright © 2008. 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 ptf1a ptf1a-a, ptf1a-b, Ptf1a/p48, XPtf1a Xenopus Throughout unspecified stage   Image source: Published Larger Image Printer Friendly View

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