VEGFR-2 Is in a State of Activation in Hair Follicles, Sebaceous Glands, Eccrine Sweat Glands, and Epidermis from Human Scalp: An In Situ Immunohistochemistry Study of Phosphorylated VEGFR-2

    March 2019 in “ Medical science monitor basic research/Medical science monitor. Basic research ”
    Xianjie Wu, Jing Jing, Lu Zhang, Min Zheng
    Studysummary This study found that phosphorylated VEGFR-2 is present in human scalp epidermal appendages and suggests it plays a role in their daily regulation.
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