An ERK-Dependent Molecular Switch Antagonizes Fibrosis And Promotes Regeneration In Spiny Mice (Acomys)

June 2022 in “ bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) ”

Antonio Tomasso, Kerstin Bartscherer, Ashley W. Seifert

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Studysummary This study found that MAPK/ERK signaling plays a key role in driving tissue regeneration in spiny mice and suggests potential for reversing fibrosis to promote regeneration in mammals.

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