SMIM36, a novel and conserved microprotein, is involved in retinal lamination in zebrafish.
Surbhi Sharma, Soundhar Ramasamy, Yasmeen Khan, Dheeraj Chandra Joshi, Beena Pillai
The paper identifies SMIM36 as a conserved microprotein expressed in the retina and shows its role in retinal lamination in zebrafish through knockdown experiments.
bioRxiv · Jan 14, 2023 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology