Search

for
Search:

Glossary Activin

protein regulating cell growth and hair follicle development

Activin is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating various biological processes, including cell growth, inflammation, and hormone secretion. It is particularly important in the context of hair biology, as it can influence hair follicle development and cycling, potentially impacting conditions like alopecia.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Overexpression of activin A in the skin of transgenic mice reveals new activities of activin in epidermal morphogenesis, dermal fibrosis and wound repair

204 citations , October 1999 in “EMBO journal”

This study found that overexpression of activin in transgenic mice led to enhanced granulation tissue formation after skin injury due to changes in keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation.

research Activin/Nodal signalling in stem cells

194 citations , February 2015 in “Development”

This review discusses the Activin/Nodal signalling pathway's role in stem cell function and its implications in cancer therapy, reporting no new experimental results but highlighting future research questions.

research Impaired wound healing in transgenic mice overexpressing the activin antagonist follistatin in the epidermis

163 citations , October 2001 in “EMBO journal”

This study found that endogenous activin plays a crucial role in wound healing and scar formation, as its inhibition led to delayed wound healing and reduced scar size in transgenic mice.

research Expression and Function of Keratinocyte Growth Factor and Activin in Skin Morphogenesis and Cutaneous Wound Repair

113 citations , December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”

This study reports that overexpression of activin in transgenic mice enhances granulation tissue formation during wound healing, highlighting a novel role for activin in cutaneous repair processes.

research Activin Controls Skin Morphogenesis and Wound Repair Predominantly via Stromal Cells and in a Concentration-Dependent Manner via Keratinocytes

81 citations , September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology”

This study found that activin affects both stromal cells and keratinocytes in skin morphogenesis and repair, with dose-dependent effects on keratinocytes demonstrated through transgenic mouse models.

View more "activin" in research →

Community Join

5 / 663 results

community Regenera Activia stem cells vs Exosomes (Cellgenic)?

in Treatments 32 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Regenera Activia stem cells versus Cellgenic exosomes for hair loss treatment. The user has been using topical minoxidil 5% and 0.001% estradiol for a year without results.

community Increasing activity of the sult1a1 enzyme via alkalizing agent and tretinoin for better response to topical minoxidil

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 2 years ago

Increasing the sult1a1 enzyme on the scalp may improve response to topical minoxidil. The user suggests using a baking soda solution, DMSO, and tretinoin to enhance enzyme activity and minoxidil effectiveness.

community [30M] Regenera Activ (7 Weeks) + Topical Dutasteride/Minoxidil (12 Weeks)

in Progress Pictures 187 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old man shared his positive experience with hair regrowth using Regenera Activ, topical Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and PRP over 12 weeks. He plans to continue with injectable Dutasteride and emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early to combat hair loss.

community Other sulfurtransferase activity upregulator other than Tretinoin?

9 upvotes 3 years ago

The user does not respond well to minoxidil and is seeking an alternative to Tretinoin to upregulate sulfurtransferase activity for hair loss treatment. No specific alternative treatments were mentioned.

community Research: Minoxidil grows hair by suppressing androgen activity (DHT) in hair follicles.

43 upvotes 6 years ago

Minoxidil may suppress androgen activity in hair follicles, potentially aiding in hair growth and prostate cancer treatment. Users discuss the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for hair maintenance and regrowth, with some preferring topical applications over oral due to safety concerns.

View more "activin" in community →

Learn

4 / 800 results

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

How soon can I resume normal activities after scalp micropigmentation? Providers commonly say normal daily activity can resume within a day of scalp micropigmentation, with about half restricting exercise for 5 to 10 days and about half saying full activity waits 2 to 3 weeks. Follow the aftercare your own practitioner gives you.
Is there any downtime after scalp micropigmentation? Minimal downtime is expected, with most clients resuming normal activities within one to two days.

learn Hair Transplant

When can I return to normal activities after a hair transplant? Most patients can resume normal activities within 1 to 7 days after a hair transplant.
What precautions should be taken after a hair transplant? Clinics commonly advise avoiding strenuous activity, smoking, alcohol, direct sun and touching the grafts while the scalp heals. Any change to a prescribed medicine, including blood thinners, should be agreed with the doctor who prescribed it.

learn sh-Polypeptide-7

How does sh-Polypeptide-7 help stimulate hair follicle activity or reduce scalp inflammation? sh-Polypeptide-7 is the INCI name for a lab-made form of human growth hormone (somatotropin) — not EGF, which is sh-Oligopeptide-1. Growth hormone and IGF-1 signalling is documented in hair follicle biology, but there is no published human trial of sh-Polypeptide-7 applied to the scalp for hair growth or scalp inflammation.

learn Follistatin

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

View more "activin" in learn →

Experts

— no results

Try a deeper search in experts →

Clinics

— no results

Try a deeper search in clinics →