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Regeneration refers to the ability of certain organisms to replace or regrow damaged or lost parts of their body. Scarring, on the other hand, occurs when the normal healing process of damaged tissue results in the formation of fibrous connective tissue, known as a scar. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a complex network of proteins and other molecules that provides structural support to cells and tissues.
If the ECM is damaged, the regenerative capacity of the tissue may be compromised, but it does not necessarily mean that regeneration is completely impossible. In some cases, the ECM can be repaired or replaced to restore the tissue's regenerative abilities. However, severe or repeated damage to the ECM can lead to excessive scarring and hinder regeneration.
It is important to note that different organisms and tissues have varying degrees of regenerative abilities. While some organisms such as starfish and salamanders can regenerate entire body parts, humans have limited regenerative capacities, and severe tissue damage often results in scarring rather than complete regeneration.
If you screw up your ECM, you can’t regenerate! You’ll form a scar instead.
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