Differences in gene expression patterns in mouse embryonic fibroblast Flp-In-3T3 cell lines stably expressing Pax6 or Pax6(5a)

Novel target genes for the two transcription factor isoforms Pax6 and Pax6(5a) were identified by generating mouse embryonic fibroblast cell lines stably expressing either Pax6 or Pax6(5a), and comparing their gene expression pattern with the original mouse embryonic fibroblast cell line. Flp-In-3T3 cell lines were generated according to the manufacturers instruction (Invitrogen), using the mouse Pax6 and Pax6(5a) cDNA as insert. Correct inserts were verified by PCR, sequencing and Westernblot.