Signaling during lens regeneration

Semin Cell Dev Biol. 2006 Dec;17(6):753-8. doi: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2006.10.001. Epub 2006 Oct 27.

Abstract

The newt is one of the few organisms that is able to undergo lens regeneration as an adult. This review will examine the signaling pathways that are involved in this amazing phenomenon. In addition to outlining the current research involved in elucidating the key signaling molecules in lens regeneration, we will also highlight some of the similarities and differences between lens regeneration and development.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Lens, Crystalline / physiology*
  • Regeneration / physiology*
  • Signal Transduction / physiology*