Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
Also known as: vegF
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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