A Role of Placental Growth Factor in Hair Growth

    February 2014 in “ Journal of dermatological science ”
    Sun Young Yoon, Jung Ah Yoon, Seong Jin Jo … Kyu Han Kim
    Studysummary This study found that placental growth factor (PlGF) enhanced hair shaft elongation and accelerated hair follicle growth, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic target for alopecia.
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