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GlossarySMAD4

protein involved in TGF-beta signaling, affecting cell growth and differentiation

SMAD4, also known as Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4, is a protein that plays a crucial role in the TGF-beta signaling pathway, which is involved in regulating cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. Mutations in the SMAD4 gene can lead to various medical conditions, including certain types of cancer and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

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research Smad7-Induced Beta-Catenin Degradation Alters Epidermal Appendage Development

147 citations, September 2006 in “Developmental Cell”

Too much Smad7 changes skin and hair development by breaking down a protein called β-catenin, leading to more oil glands and fewer hair follicles.

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community Creatine's effect on Hair Loss and DHT

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A 21-year-old male managed to control his hair loss using Nizoral, RU58841, and finasteride, but experienced increased scalp itchiness after starting creatine, which subsided upon stopping creatine. Users shared mixed experiences on whether creatine affects hair loss, with some reporting negative effects and others seeing no change or defending its benefits.

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