Special Issue "Molecular Basis of Regeneration"

Dear Colleagues,

Regeneration is the natural process of renewal, restoration, and tissue growth. All living organisms have some ability to regenerate, but certain species exhibit remarkable regenerative capabilities to regrow amputated limbs, tails, and other complex structures. Model organisms used to study regeneration range include planarians, salamanders, lizards, and mice.

Organism regeneration involves various molecular changes and inhibition of fibrosis. Gene regulation plays an important role in biological regeneration, and identifying key molecules involved in the regeneration process may provide clues to how wound healing works in many species, including humans. This Special Issue will mainly be focused on the mechanism of organism regeneration, reasons for different regenerative abilities among organisms, and molecular signals in the process of regeneration. We welcome all research articles or review articles on biomolecules related to regeneration.

Dr. Thomas P. Lozito
Guest Editor

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• regeneration
• regenerative capabilities
• blastema
• wound healing
• fibrosis