Oncomodulin mRNA production peaks within a day of an inflammatory response. During inflammation, macrophages are released into the eye in order to promote axon regeneration. Inducing an inflammatory response enables the ability of sensory neurons to regenerate their axons through the dorsal roots.
Oncomodulin mRNA production increases rapidly after an inflammatory response. During inflammation, macrophages are released into the eye to support axon regeneration in sensory neurons. Activating an inflammatory response facilitates the regrowth of sensory neuron axons through dorsal roots.