Affiliation:
1. Department of Biology & UF Genetics Institute, University of Florida, PO Box 118525, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The spiny mouse, Acomys spp., is a recently described model organism for regeneration studies. For a mammal, it displays surprising powers of regeneration because it does not fibrose (i.e. scar) in response to tissue injury as most other mammals, including humans, do. In this Primer article, we review these regenerative abilities, highlighting the phylogenetic position of the spiny mouse relative to other rodents. We also briefly describe the Acomys tissues that have been used for regeneration studies and the common features of their regeneration compared with the typical mammalian response. Finally, we discuss the contribution that Acomys has made in understanding the general principles of regeneration and elaborate hypotheses as to why this mammal is successful at regenerating.
Funder
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
W.M. Keck Foundation
Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung
Publisher
The Company of Biologists
Subject
Developmental Biology,Molecular Biology
Cited by
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