Zebrafish protein may be key for spinal cord repair
A protein found in zebrafish may be key to the development of spinal cord repair treatments, Duke University scientists have claimed. Adult zebrafish can regenerate their spinal cords after a severing injury, owing to a 'connective tissue growth factor' (CTGF) protein. The protein triggers a "bridge" formation between the severed ends and completely repairs the damage within 8 weeks.