Jam2 Signaling and Hand2 Function are Required for the Formation of Organ-Specific Vascular Progenitors in Zebrafish
Martyna Griciunaite, Julius Martinkus, Sanjeeva Metikala, Ricardo A. DeMoya, Suman Gurung, Surya Prakash Rao Batta, Vishal Y. Mardhekar, Myles A Hammond, Luiza N. Loges, Diandra Rufin Florat, Krishna K. Rentachintala, Saulius Sumanas
This study identifies Jam2 signaling and Hand2 function as essential for forming organ-specific vascular progenitors in zebrafish embryos, with implications for evolutionary conservation.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology