Gene summary for Axin2

#### Gene expression in the soft palate: In the E14.5 soft palate, _Axin2_ is expressed predominantly in the cranial neural crest (CNC)-derived cells in the TVP, PLG and LVP regions. _Axin2_ is also expressed in the myogenic and epithelial cells, as well as in the palatal shelves, pterygoid plate, and mesenchyme surrounding the epithelium.  In the E16.5 soft palate, _Axin2_ is expressed predominantly in the CNC-derived cells in the TVP, PLG and LVP regions. Myogenic cells were also positive for _Axin2_. Expression was observed in the pterygoid plate, palatal shelves, epithelium and mesenchyme surrounding the epithelium as well.  In the E18.5 soft palate, _Axin2_ expression persists in the CNC-derived cells in the TVP, PLG and LVP regions as well as in the myogenic fibers. _Axin2_ expression is also observed in parts of the pterygoid plate, palatal shelves, epithelium and mesenchyme surrounding the epithelium.   #### Sources: - Janečková et al. (2019) [Dynamic activation of Wnt, Fgf, and Hh signaling during soft palate development.](http://https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31613912) PLOS ONE 14(10):e0223879.