Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein and the PTH Receptor Regulate Angiogenesis of the Skin

    May 2006 in “ Journal of Investigative Dermatology ”
    A. Godwin Diamond, Ryan M. Gonterman, Aileen L. Anderson … John Foley
    Studysummary This study found that high levels of parathyroid hormone-related protein expression can result in the production of shorter hair shafts, likely through effects on angiogenesis.
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