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Neuropeptide beckons cells that heal

Experiments in rodents identify a factor that causes the release of multipotent cells into the circulation after injury. These cells contribute to tissue repair (pages 425–435).

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Figure 1: Substance P helps in healing.

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Robey, P. Neuropeptide beckons cells that heal. Nat Med 15, 367–369 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0409-367

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