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In mice, turning off a gene called CXCR2 leads to much higher levels of a protein called G-CSF in the blood, and that protein seems to be the reason these mice can regenerate hair follicles better — if you remove G-CSF, the healing effect goes away.
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Granulocyte colony stimulating factor promotes scarless tissue regeneration
Randomized Controlled Trial
Animal
2024 Oct 22The study shows that mice without the CXCR2 gene have much more G-CSF in their blood, and this helps wounds heal without scars. Giving their blood to normal mice helps them heal better too.
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