Nrdp1 governs differentiation of the melanocyte lineage via Erbb3b signaling in the zebrafish embryogenesis

► We isolated zebrafish nrdp1 and analyzed the expression pattern. ► nrdp1 is expressed in the neural crest cells, and nervous system. ► Knockdown of nrdp1 perturbs pigmentation process during embryogenesis. ► nrdp1 Regulates differentiation of the melanocyte lineage by modulating an Erbb signaling component, Erbb3b in zebrafish.