Immune Cells Have Dual Roles in Mouse Fingertip Bone Regeneration

A study led by JAX senior research scientist James Godwin reveals that certain immune cells in mice have opposing functions during fingertip regeneration. Some immune cells attack and kill bone-forming cells, while a subset protects these cells, enabling bone regeneration to proceed. This finding highlights the complex balancing act immune cells perform in tissue regeneration.

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