Transmembrane aminopeptidase Q (Taqpep) is a common mechanism in the establishment of periodic patterning in skin and intestine
Lori B. Dershowitz, Kelly A. McGowan, Z Liu, Brynn Brady, Shaul Druckmann, Ulrika Marklund, Gregory S. Barsh, Julia A. Kaltschmidt
This study identifies Taqpep as a conserved mediator of periodic patterning in mammalian tissues, showing its role in both skin and intestinal development through mutant mouse models.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2026 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology