An Introduction to the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)
- 1 October 2004
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Lab Animal
- Vol. 33 (9) , 41-47
- https://doi.org/10.1038/laban1004-41
Abstract
A number of unusual traits, including a remarkable capacity for wound healing and limb regeneration, make the axolotl an interesting animal model. The author provides an overview of axolotl care and use in biomedical research.Keywords
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