Versican

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Also known as:  Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan Core Protein 2

 

Description

Versican is a type of Proteoglycan composed of Chondroitin Sulfate.

 

Biological Function of Versican

Hair

 Versican may stimulate Hair growth in persons with Hair Loss:  [1]

 Versican may stimulate Hair growth in persons with Male Pattern Baldness.  [2]

 

Skin

 Versican is produced by the Skin’s Fibroblasts where its function is to provide tautness and elasticity to the Skin.

 

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