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Activin

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C20456

Disulfide-linked homo- and heterodimeric growth factors (Activin A, Activin B, Activin AB) of the TGF Family with effects on a range of cell types in addition to promoting FSH release in gonadal sites, depending on subunit composition. Composed of Beta-A and Beta-B subunits. [ ]

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Term info

Label

Activin

Synonyms

Activin

DesignNote

Activin A is a homodimer of inhibin beta A chain. Activin B is a homodimer of inhibin beta B chain. Activin AB is a heterodimer of beta A and beta B.

Legacy Concept Name

Activin

Preferred Name

Activin

Semantic Type

Hormone, Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

UMLS CUI

C0050668

code

C20456

Term relations

Subclass of:

Protein or Riboprotein Complex
Gene_Product_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process some Protein Secretion
Gene_Product_Has_Biochemical_Function some Growth Factor
Gene_Product_Plays_Role_In_Biological_Process some Intercellular Communication Process