VEGF Induces Proliferation of Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells Through VEGFR-2-Mediated Activation of ERK

    May 2012 in “ Experimental Cell Research ”
    Wei Li, Xiao‐Yong Man, Chunming Li … Min Zheng
    Studysummary This study found that VEGF stimulates the proliferation of human hair follicle dermal papilla cells via the VEGFR-2/ERK pathway, without involving p38, JNK, or AKT signaling.
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