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Fig. 3. Ectopic expression of MFmi results in the anteriorisation of the early embryo. Fertilised Xenopus eggs were injected with MFmi RNA (Fmi+), or with a control transcript lacking the translation start site (Fmi-). Embryos were allowed to develop to the late gastrula stage (11.5) and analyzed for the expression of Otx2 by in situ hybridization (blue / purple staining). The embryos are viewed with the blastopore (BP) uppermost in the top two panels, and with the blastopore to the left in the bottom two. The arrow head marks the position of the dorsal blastopore lip. Image published in: Morgan R et al. (2003) Copyright © 2003. Reproduced with permission of the Publisher, University of the Basque Country Press. Gene Synonyms Species Stage(s) Tissue otx2.S otx-2, otx2-a, otx2-b, otxA, Xotx-2, Xotx2 X. laevis Throughout NF stage 11.5 neural plate Image source: Published Larger Image Printer Friendly View

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