"Revealing the Lizard's Regenerative Power: A Potential Solution for Arthritis"
Researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC have identified key cells involved in lizard cartilage regeneration, offering potential insights for treating osteoarthritis. The study uncovers the unique interaction between two cell types, fibroblasts and septoclasts, which enable lizards to regenerate cartilage in their tails. This discovery could pave the way for developing methods to regenerate damaged cartilage in humans, addressing the lack of effective treatments for osteoarthritis.