Larger Image vcan expression in Xenopus laevis, NF stage 28 embryo, via in situ hybridization, lateral view, anterior left. Image copyrighted by: Ori, Michela Copyright © Michela Ori Gene Synonyms Species Stage(s) Tissue vcan.L chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 2, LOC108707243, versican, Xversican X. laevis Throughout NF stage 28 otic vesicle somite neural tube floor plate paraxial mesoderm presomitic mesoderm heart primordium branchial arch hyoid arch dorsal tail fin pronephric kidney olfactory region Image source: Community submitted Permanent Image Page Printer Friendly View XB-IMG-22925