Fibroblast Growth Factor and Epidermal Growth Factor in Hair Development

    July 1993 in “ ˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology ”
    D. L. du Cros
    Studysummary This study found that daily injections of basic and acidic fibroblast growth factor in newborn mice significantly delayed hair follicle development within the treatment area, while epidermal growth factor affected the entire body coat and caused skin hyperkeratinization.
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