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Regeneration of the neural complex of the protochordate Ciona intestinalis is morphologically described. The time needed to regenerate the central ganglion was found to be approximately 10–14 days at 18°C. Differentiated cells were characterized by staining for argyrophilia.
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Bollner, T. (1989). Regeneration of the Central Nervous System of the Ascidian Ciona Intestinalis . In: Kiortsis, V., Koussoulakos, S., Wallace, H. (eds) Recent Trends in Regeneration Research. NATO ASI Series, vol 172. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-9057-2_29
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