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ArticleOncogene2000

Detection of spatial localization of Hst-1/Fgf-4 gene expression in brain and testis from adult mice.

H Yamamoto, T Ochiya, Y Takahama, Y Ishii, N Osumi, H Sakamoto, M Terada

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Article in Oncogene, 2000. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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7 authors.

H YamamotoNational Cancer Center Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan.
T Ochiya
Y Takahama
Y Ishii
N Osumi
H Sakamoto
M Terada

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

HST-1, a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family (FGF-4), has been shown to be a signaling molecule whose expression is essential for embryonic development. However, HST-1/FGF-4 expression has not been detected or reported in adult tissues so far analysed. To investigate whether there is a possible role of HST-1/FGF-4 in adult stage, we have carried out a highly sensitive RT-PCR analysis of Hst-1/Fgf-4 gene expression in adult mice tissues. Results show Hst-1/Fgf-4 gene expression in the nervous system, intestines, and testis of normal adult mice. In situ hybridization technique was used to localize Hst-1/Fgf-4 gene expression in the cerebellum and testis from 10-week-old mice. Cell type-specific gene expression was detected: Purkinje cells in the cerebellum and Sertoli cells in testis. These findings suggest that the Hst-1/Fgf-4 gene also plays an important role in adult tissues, and may offer insights into the biological significance of HST-1/FGF-4 in cerebellar and testicular functions.

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Gene Expression3T3 CellsAnimalsBrainCells, CulturedFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor 4Fibroblast Growth FactorsIn Situ HybridizationMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, Inbred ICRProto-Oncogene ProteinsRNA, MessengerTestisFgf4 protein, mouseFibroblast Growth Factor 4Fibroblast Growth FactorsProto-Oncogene ProteinsRNA, Messenger

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PMID10949936

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