Detection of gene expression in embryonic tissues and stratified epidermis by in situ hybridization.

Abstract

Although recent molecular biology advances provide a very effective way in determining localized gene expression, the visualization of the expression by in situ hybridization of whole-mount embryos or paraffin-embedded tissue sections continues to be an excellent method to determine overall gene expression. In this chapter, I review protocols designed to determine mRNA expression by in situ hybridization techniques, in particular, focusing on the developing stratified epidermis.