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Irradiation inhibits the regeneration of aneurogenic limbs. [X radiation]

Journal Article · · J. Exp. Zool.; (United States)
The developing arms of axolotl larvae from the 2-digit stage onward and the aneurogenic arms of surgically denervated larvae maintained in parabiosis are able to regenerate after amputation. Such regeneration is uniformly inhibited by local irradiation of the arm, whether innervated or not. This demonstration refutes a recent hypothesis that x-rays interfere with a special activity of nerves required for regeneration, and supports the earlier concept that x-rays act directly on those cells which must proliferate to form the regenerated tissues.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Birmingham, Eng.
OSTI ID:
7245523
Journal Information:
J. Exp. Zool.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Exp. Zool.; (United States) Vol. 195:3; ISSN JEZOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English