Re-evaluating the role of activin-β in cancer biology

Inhibin and activin were originally discovered and classified as hormonal factors two decades ago. Their function was originally considered relevant to the reproductive axis only, but subsequent studies revealed they are widely distributed anatomically with important physiological functions not only limited to the reproduction [1–4].

Source: Cytokine and Growth Factor Reviews - May 27, 2015 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Francesco Elia Marino, Gail Risbridger, Elspeth Gold Tags: Mini review Source Type: research