research Hair growth control by follistatin January 2004 in “Enshou saisei” Follistatin is important for hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
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.
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 Overexpression of Bcl-2 Protects from Ultraviolet B-Induced Apoptosis but Promotes Hair Follicle Regression and Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia 47 citations , April 2000 in “The American journal of pathology” Bcl-2 overexpression protects against UVB damage but worsens hair loss from chemotherapy.
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” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.