The neurotrophin DNT-2 regulates cell survival and connectivity via the Toll-2 receptor during visual system development of Drosophila
Naser Alshamsi, Francisca Rojo-Cortés, Bangfu Zhu, Samaher Fahy, Guiyi Li, Anna Lassota, Marta Moreira, Alicia Hidalgo
This study identifies DNT-2 and Toll-2 as regulators of cell survival and connectivity in Drosophila visual system development through trophic signaling.
bioRxiv · Jul 18, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology