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We report the embryonic expression in the lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis of Tbx1, the main candidate gene involved in DiGeorge/velo-cardio-facial syndrome (DGS/VCFS). From the end of neurulation to stage 26, Tbx1 becomes progressively expressed in all developing pharyngeal arches, as they form. Transcripts are mainly restricted to the mesodermal core and to the posterior pharyngeal endoderm, excluding ingressing neural crest cells. They are also present in the otic vesicle, in a ventral and posterior location. From a later stage (stage 27) onwards, additional expression domains in the head mesenchyme, later contributing to labial muscle precursors, and in the cloacal region, become visible. The comparison of these data with those reported in the chick and the mouse indicates a high conservation of Tbx1 expression in the pharyngeal arches among vertebrates.

Type

Journal article

Journal

Gene Expr Patterns

Publication Date

11/2002

Volume

2

Pages

99 - 103

Keywords

Amino Acid Sequence, Animals, DiGeorge Syndrome, Female, In Situ Hybridization, Lampreys, Male, Mesoderm, Molecular Sequence Data, Phylogeny, T-Box Domain Proteins