Mesenchymal Precursor Cells in Adult Nerves Contribute to Mammalian Tissue Repair and Regeneration

Carr et al. demonstrate that peripheral nerves contain mesenchymal precursor-like cells that participate in repair of damaged mesenchymal tissues. Utilizing scRNA-seq, lineage tracing, and transplantation approaches, the authors show that neural crest-derived endoneurial mesenchymal precursor cells generate bone and dermal cells during digit tip regeneration and skin wound healing.

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