Genetic interaction between Twist1 and EphA4.
Heads of wild-type, Twist1+/- and
Twist1+/-; EphA4+/- embryos were examined for
the expression of ALP and the osteoblast determinant, Runx2. ALP was
assessed by histochemistry, Runx2 by immunostaining. Skulls of P21 animals
were stained with Alizarin Red (J-L). Note progressive loss of ALP-free
zone of coronal suture with reduction of Twist1 and EphA4
dosage (A-C). Also note increased staining of Runx2 and ALP in sections
of heads at E14.5 (D-I) and increased coronal suture fusion in skulls
of P21 mice (J-L). cs, coronal suture; fb, frontal bone; pb, parietal bone;
ss, sagittal suture.