Abstract: ObjectiveTo explore the role of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) in the growth and development of hypertrophic scar.MethodsThe burn wound samples of various stages were selected from transition of wound granulation tissue to scar and in long-persisting post-burn hypertrophic scar, and the concentrations of VEGF protein were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent essay (ELISA) method. ResultsThe tissue homogenate concentration of VEGF protein increases gradually from the wound granulation tissue to hypertrophic scar before it achieves summit concentration during 4 to 6 month. The concentration of VEGF degreases gradually after the maturation of hypertrophic scar. The high concentration of VEGF is synonymous with the large amount of capillary of the immature scar.ConclusionsThe abnormal expression of VEGF is related to the growth and development of hypertrophic scar and induces excessive and uncontrollable angiogenesis.

Key words: hypertrophic scar, vascular endothelia growth factor(VEGF), tissue homogenate, expression