Analysis of tendon cells isolated by FACS from forelimbs of embryonic day 11.5, E12.5 and E14.5 scleraxis (Scx)-GFP embryos. Basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor Scx is a specific tendon and ligament marker. Results provide insight into molecular pathways involved in tendon development.
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