A bacterial lacZ gene was inserted into the gene such that the endogenous gene promoter drives expression of beta-galactosidase. The highest levels of RNA transcripts are detectable in subcortical region, brainstem and spinal cord. Lower levels of RNA transcripts are also detectable in: whole brain, cortex, cerebellum, olfactory bulb, eye, Harderian glands, heart, lung, liver, pancreas, kidney, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, skin, gallbladder, urinary bladder, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, salivary gland, skeletal muscle, tongue, stomach, small intestine, cecum, colon, testis, epididymis, seminal vesicle, coagulating gland, prostate gland, ovary, uterus and white fat. LacZ expression was detected in: brain, spinal cord, skeletal muscle, testis and prostate gland. LacZ expression was not detected in: sciatic nerve, eyes, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow, aorta, heart, lung, liver, pancreas, kidney, urinary bladder, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, skin, mammary gland, ovary, uterus and cervix.
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