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Progress in Relevant Growth Factors Promoting the Growth of Hair Follicle

J. M. Wang1 and J. T. Zhang1
  • 1 Zhengzhou University, China

Abstract

Hair is a protective appendage on the body that is considered accessory structure of the integument. Hair follicle development takes place during fetal skin development and relies on tightly regulated ectodermal-mesodermal interactions. The morphological changes of the hair cycle have been very clear that hair morphogenesis and epidermal development are orchestrated by an array of growth factors. In this review, we summarize the major growth factors involved in promoting growth of hair follicles.

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Volume 7 No. 2, 2012, 104-111

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajavsp.2012.104.111

Submitted On: 29 May 2012 Published On: 7 August 2012

How to Cite: Wang, J. M. & Zhang, J. T. (2012). Progress in Relevant Growth Factors Promoting the Growth of Hair Follicle. American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, 7(2), 104-111. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajavsp.2012.104.111

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Keywords

  • Hair follicle
  • growth factor
  • Dermal Sheath (DS)
  • Inner Root Sheath (IRS)
  • Dermal Papilla (DP)
  • Outer Root Sheath (ORS)
  • Hair Shaft (HS)