question: In which tissues is the lincRNA Xist expressed?
answer: Relative expression of X-linked genes was examined in liver, kidney and brain tissue by real-time PCR in adult XX(Y)* and XY* males and XX females. X-chromosome inactive specific transcript (Xist) was expressed only in female adipose tissue. X-chromosome inactive specific transcript (Xist) was expressed only in female adipose tissue. It was also expressed in duodenum and testis.