›› 2011, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (2): 115-118.

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Activin，Inhibin and its Receptors in Animal’s Reproductive Role

ZHANG Chao,LUO Yan-mei,ZHANG Jia-hua,ZHAO Zhong-quan,XIE Chang   

  1. （College of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400716, China）
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2011-02-20 Published:2011-02-20
  • Contact: ZHANG Jia-hua

Abstract: Activin (ACT) and inhibin (INH) are members of the transforming growth factor β(TGF-β) superfamily of growth factors，they have varieties of biological functions and activity. The physiological functions realized by combining receptors with target organs. In this review, we summarize the structure character and functions of activin and inhibin, discussed the mode of action for its receptors.

Key words: activin(ACT); inhibin(INH); ACT receptor; INH receptor

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