Figure 2

Expression of Msx1 and Msx2 in the developing AV canal. Section in situ hybridization showed that the domains of Msx1 and Msx2 expression overlap in a subpopulation of endocardial and cushion mesenchymal cells during AV cushion morphogenesis between E9.5 and E11.5 (A-F). Msx2 also displayed strong expression in the myocardium of the AV canal and right ventricle at all developmental stages examined (B, D and F). Red asterisks indicate AV cushions. endo, endocardium; FG, foregut; IAS and IVS, interatrial and interventricular septum; LA and LV, left atrium and ventricle; myo, myocardium; RA and RV, right atrium and ventricle. Scale bars: 0.1 mm in A (for A, B), 0.2 mm in C (for C, D) and E (for E, F).