Axolotes are amphibians that measure about 20 centimeters and are more easily found in Mexico, although they are at risk. These amphibians are extensively studied due to their ability to regenerate, mainly in the liver and spinal cord.
It was recently verified that a sloin was able to regenerate his face and eyes lost by an infection, which aroused the interest of the scientific community to understand how this was possible and whether this same mechanism could be replicated in humans.
- Although the regenerating power of the ajolote in front of the liver and spine is already known.
- The ability to regenerate the skin of the ajolote has recently been verified.
- In fact.
- One of the amphibians contracted a fungal infection responsible for destroying half of its face and it was found that after about 2 months.
- The axolotl was able to regenerate the lost tissue and acquire a fully functional eye.
So far, axolotl is known to have the ability to regenerate liver cells, however, the mechanism for this to happen is still at the center of studies, and more research is needed to be clear about how this happens.
It is believed that the immune system plays an essential role in this regeneration process, especially macrophages. In one of the studies, prior to amputation, a macrophage concentrate was injected into the axolotl, and then scar tissue formation can be observed, suggesting that these cells may have a direct relationship to the regeneration process. Despite this evidence, more studies are needed to test the relationship and really understand how the regeneration process works.
The ability of the liver to regenerate, and the maintenance of the skin and eyes regeneration capacity of the loxy, put this amphibian back at the center of discussion and studies. It is proposed by scientists to study the regeneration mechanism of axolotl, and several applications are proposed from the moment the viability in humans is verified, such as in the treatment of wounds and diseases that cause the loss of a limb and in the healing of organs. like the heart and liver.
In addition, studies have shown that the rate of cancer in amphibians and, in particular, in axolotl is very low and it is believed that this is due to mechanisms related to cell regeneration, which prevent the development of cancer. Therefore, these regeneration mechanisms are also studied to verify their relationship to cancer development and how it can prevent the proliferation of malignant cells. For example, new studies related to cancer treatment may be developed.