Gene summary for FGF18

### Gene expression in the mandibular and maxillary arches _Fgf18_ is expressed in the forebrain and the epithelium of medial nasal process as well as the stomodeum adjacent to them at E10.5. At E12.5, it is expressed in the palatal and tongue mesenchyme and mandible area surrounding the Meckel's cartilage. At E14.5, _Fgf18_ is expressed in the oral side of the palatal mesenchyme, lingual side of the dental follicle and the tongue mesenchyme. {width=800 height=240} #### Sources: - Monika Bachler et al. Mechanisms of Development, 2001; 100 (2): 313-316. - Unpublished data from [Chai Lab, University of Southern California](http://chailab.usc.edu).