Stc2a inhibits IGF-stimulated somatic growth in favor of organismal survival under hypoxia
Zhengyi Wang, Jinay Shah, Shuang Li, Shriya Jaggi, Hui Xu, Cunming Duan
This study identifies Stc2a as a hypoxia-induced factor that inhibits IGF signaling to prioritize survival over growth in zebrafish.
bioRxiv · Oct 16, 2025 · PreprintPhysiology