A sustained Hox program delineates brainstem neurons essential for breathing
Matthew T. Moore, Minshan Lin, Alicia N. Vagnozzi, Raquel López de Boer, Elyse M. Brozost, Lucie Jeannotte, Lindsay A. Schwarz, Polyxeni Philippidou
The paper identifies Hox5's role in organizing and specializing brainstem neurons critical for breathing, showing its necessity for respiratory function and survival.
bioRxiv · Aug 1, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience