Regeneration: Evolution, Model Organisms, And Unanswered Questions
Some of Model Organisms Used in Regenerative Biology
Bilaterian Triploblast Sanchez and Tsonis, 2006
Salamanders are to Regeneration as KY is to Basketball, Bourbon, and Thoroughbreds Spinal Cord Limb
Salamander Limb Regeneration Day 5 Day 14 Day 35
Salamander Limb Blastema
Blastema cells are a mix of restricted and multi- potent cells. Three Models: (Tanaka, 2003) Blastema cells remain restricted Blastema cells become multipotent Blastema cells are a mix of restricted and multi- potent cells.
How is Proximodistal Patterning Achieved?
The Ependymal Response
Ependymal response 14 days post amputation (dpa) Cross section (16 micron) of the regenerating blastema. The ependymal canal is in the center. The second figure shows a closeup of the ependymal canal. Eosin and Hemotoxilin (nuclei) stain showing nuclei in blue. For regenerating nerves, axons are following the path of ependymal cell extension.