Augmentation of HGF Signaling: Potential for Enhancing Hair Follicle Neogenesis and Development in Bioengineered Skin

    Rajesh L. Thangapazham, Ognoon Mungunsukh, G. Sukumar … Thomas N. Darling
    Studysummary This study suggests that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) may play a role in hair follicle neogenesis and that an HGF mimetic could enhance skin substitute development.
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