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GlossaryActivin A

protein influencing hair follicle development and cycling

Activin A is a protein that plays a crucial role in regulating various biological processes, including inflammation, cell growth, and tissue repair. In the context of hair biology, it has been found to influence hair follicle development and cycling, potentially impacting conditions like alopecia (hair loss).

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

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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.

research Activin B Promotes BMSC-Mediated Cutaneous Wound Healing by Regulating Cell Migration via the JNK-ERK Signaling Pathway

45 citations, April 2013 in “Cell Transplantation”

Activin B improves wound healing and hair growth by helping stem cells move using certain cell signals.

research Activin B Promotes Epithelial Wound Healing In Vivo Through RhoA-JNK Signaling Pathway

38 citations, September 2011 in “PLOS ONE”

Activin B helps heal skin wounds and grow hair by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.

research Activin B Promotes Initiation and Development of Hair Follicles in Mice

5 citations, January 2013 in “Cells Tissues Organs”

Activin B helps start and grow hair follicles in mice.

The Activin Binding Proteins Follistatin and Follistatin-Related Protein Are Differentially Regulated In Vitro and During Cutaneous Wound Repair

research The Activin Binding Proteins Follistatin and Follistatin-Related Protein Are Differentially Regulated In Vitro and During Cutaneous Wound Repair

46 citations, December 2001 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology”

FLRG and follistatin have different roles in wound healing.

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community Regenera Activia stem cells vs Exosomes (Cellgenic)?

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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.

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