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Fig. 4. Analysis of Shh expression and Shh responsiveness at the cap stage
in Smo mutants. Schematic drawings showing tissue organization of
molars at the cap stage and Shh expression (stippled) and
responsiveness (yellow) within the dental epithelium and mesenchyme (A,B). The
green arrows show movement of Shh protein. Alterations of Shh responsiveness
in the dental epithelium and its preservation in the mesenchyme in
Smo mutants are summarized in B. In situ hybridizations on frontal
sections of molars for Shh (C,D); Ptc1 (E,F); Gli1
(G,H); Ptc2 (I,J) and Hip1 (K,L). DM, dental mesenchyme; DS,
dental sac; EK, enamel knot; IDE, inner dental epithelium; ODE, outer dental
epithelium; SR, stellate reticulum. Scale bars: 100 µm.