Inhibin Beta A Chain

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Inhibin beta A chain (426 aa, ~47 kDa) is encoded by the human INHBA gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation of the secretion of follitropin by the pituitary gland.

**Synonyms:** - Activin A - Activin AB Alpha - Activin Beta-A Chain - Erythroid Differentiation Factor - Erythroid Differentiation Protein - FSH-Releasing Factor - FSH-Releasing Protein - Follicle-Stimulating Hormone-Releasing Protein - INHBA - Inhibin Beta A - Inhibin, Beta-1