Activins

Synonyms

Activin

FSH Releasing Protein

FSH-Releasing Protein

Protein, FSH-Releasing

Activins are produced in the pituitary, gonads, and other tissues. By acting locally, they stimulate pituitary FSH secretion and have diverse effects on cell differentiation and embryonic development. Activins are glycoproteins that are hetero- or homodimers of INHIBIN-BETA SUBUNITS.