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. 1995 Nov;10(3):229-32.
doi: 10.1016/0923-1811(95)00429-v.

The effect of hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor on human hair follicle growth

T Jindo  1 , R Tsuboi, R Imai, K Takamori, J S Rubin, H Ogawa
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The effect of hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor on human hair follicle growth

T Jindo et al. J Dermatol Sci. 1995 Nov.

Abstract

The effect of hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor (HGF/SF) on human hair follicle growth was examined using a serum-free organ culture system. The DNA synthesis in human hair follicles and elongation of the hair shaft were measured subsequent to the follicle isolation and culture at 31 degrees C in 95% O2-5% CO2 for 72 h. Results showed that HGF/SF significantly increased 3H-thymidine (P < 0.001) incorporation and hair follicle length (P < 0.05). The effect of HGF/SF was dose-dependent with a maximal stimulation at 10 ng/ml.

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