Melanophore and fluoroleucophore synergistically photo-protect the Arabian killifish, Aphanius dispar, embryo from ultraviolet light
Maryam Alenize, Rashid Minhas, Tetsuhiro Kudoh
This study identifies the synergistic role of melanophores and fluoroleucophores in protecting Arabian killifish embryos from UV light using CRISPR/Cas9 mutants.
Scientific Reports · Feb 3, 2026Peer-reviewedDevelopmental Biology