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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 Disruption of Smad4 in Mouse Epidermis Leads to Depletion of Follicle Stem Cells

43 citations, December 2008 in “Molecular biology of the cell”

Disrupting Smad4 in mouse skin causes early hair follicle stem cell activity that leads to their eventual depletion.

research Smad4-Dependent Desmoglein-4 Expression Contributes to Hair Follicle Integrity

28 citations, July 2008 in “Developmental Biology”

Smad4 is important for healthy hair follicles because it helps produce a protein needed for hair to stick together and grow.

research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Mouse

March 2023

Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.

research Data from Synergistic Function of Smad4 and PTEN in Suppressing Forestomach Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Mice

March 2023

Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive forestomach cancer.

research A Role for the TGF-β/BMP Co-Receptor Endoglin in the Molecular Oscillator That Regulates the Hair Follicle Cycle

26 citations, September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Cell Biology”

Endoglin is crucial for proper hair growth cycles and stem cell activation in mice.

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The conversation discusses complementary treatments for hair loss while using finasteride and minoxidil, including scalp massagers, scrubs, coconut oil, and vitamin supplements. The user seeks opinions on these additional treatments.

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.