title: Growth factors. Their biology and promise in dermatologic diseases and tissue repair.
abstract: In the last few years, the field of peptide growth factors has exploded with new knowledge and potential therapeutic applications. We review some of these important aspects of growth factors with regard to the field of dermatology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Sciences, Farmington.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rothe
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Falanga
mesh_terms: D001695:Biology; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances