Nrl expression and promoter activity in developing cone photoreceptors
Brandon P Webley, Angelina V Grebe, Brandon Mohammed, Jhon Lopez, Afif Zaman, Miruna Georgiana Ghinia Tegla, Mark M. Emerson
This study shows the Nrl promoter is active in both rod and cone photoreceptors, challenging its use as a rod-specific marker and suggesting flaws in current gene regulatory network models.
bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology