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GlossaryFollistatin

protein that inhibits activins, influencing muscle growth and hair

Follistatin, also known as FS or FST, is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating various biological processes by binding to and inhibiting members of the TGF-beta superfamily, particularly activins. This inhibition is important for controlling muscle growth, inflammation, and tissue repair. In the context of hair biology, follistatin has been studied for its potential to promote hair growth and counteract conditions like alopecia by modulating the activity of growth factors involved in hair follicle development.

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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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research Impaired Wound Healing in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing the Activin Antagonist Follistatin in the Epidermis

163 citations, October 2001 in “EMBO journal”

Overexpressing follistatin in mice delays wound healing and reduces scar size.

research Control of Pelage Hair Follicle Development and Cycling by Complex Interactions Between Follistatin and Activin

81 citations, January 2003 in “The FASEB Journal”

Follistatin helps hair growth and cycling, while activin prevents it.

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community Follistatin, thoughts about a potential treatment ?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Follistatin, known for inhibiting myostatin and promoting muscle growth in mice, is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.