In Situ Hybridization
TLR11 cDNA fragments used as probes were amplified by using specific primers (Supplemental Information) to create a 450 bp fragment and subcloned into the pcDNA3 vector. Sense probes were prepared after linearization with EcoRI and transcription with SP6 polymerase; antisense probes were prepared after linearization with XbaI and transcription with T7 polymerase. In situ hybridization was performed as described previously (Zhang et al., 2004).