Growth factors as regulators of wound repair

Int J Tissue React. 1988;10(6):337-44.

Abstract

This review summarizes the biochemical and biological properties of well-characterized connective-tissue growth factors relevant to wound repair, and concludes with effects of these peptides in in vitro and in vivo wound-healing model systems.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Division / drug effects
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Fibroblasts / cytology
  • Fibroblasts / drug effects
  • Growth Substances / pharmacology
  • Growth Substances / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Wound Healing*

Substances

  • Growth Substances