Extensive disruption of HoxA/D genes does not cause obvious defects in anterior vertebral patterning in zebrafish
Taisei Tani, Akiteru Maeno, Hidemichi Nakazawa, Towa Fujibayashi, Kaito Suda, Akinori Kawamura
This study shows that extensive disruption of HoxA/D genes in zebrafish does not cause visible defects in anterior vertebral patterning, suggesting HoxB/C genes play a more critical role.
bioRxiv · Sep 15, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology