88 citations
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May 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, specific versican expression was observed in the anagen phase of human hair follicles, suggesting its importance in maintaining normal hair growth.
22 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study reports that versican expression plays a crucial role in maintaining the anagen phase and hair inductive properties, as shown in a transgenic mouse model and hair growth assays.
5 citations
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May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that the large molecule versican plays a critical role in hair induction in dermal papilla cells, with potential implications for developing new hair growth treatments.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomecánica” This review examines the roles of Hyaluronic Acid and Versican in the skin extracellular matrix and reports no new research findings, highlighting their involvement in processes like differentiation and wound healing.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Versican in dermal papilla cells is crucial for healthy hair growth.