Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

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Description

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor is a type of Growth Factor.

 

Biological Function of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Cardiovascular System

 Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor stimulates (signals) the growth of new Blood Vessels (angiogenesis).

 

Hair

 Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor stimulates the growth of new Blood Vessels (angiogenesis) to the Dermal Papilla.  [1]

 Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor is likely to facilitate Hair Growth and preserving VEGF production in Hair Follicles may be useful for the treatment of Male Pattern Baldness.  VEGF is known to be present in Hair Follicles and appears to stimulate the growth of Blood Vessels that supply nutrients to the Hair Follicles.  [2]

 

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