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Prolactin

A lactogenic hormone secreted by the adenohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, ANTERIOR). It is a polypeptide of approximately 23 kD. Besides its major action on lactation, in some species prolactin exerts effects on reproduction, maternal behavior, fat metabolism, immunomodulation and osmoregulation. Prolactin receptors are present in the mammary gland, hypothalamus, liver, ovary, testis, and prostate.
Also Known As:
PRL (Prolactin); Hormone, Pituitary Lactogenic; Hormone, Pituitary Mammotropic; Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone; Pituitary Mammotropic Hormone; Lactogenic Hormone, Pituitary; Mammotropic Hormone, Pituitary; Mammotropin
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1. Goffin, Vincent: 48 articles (01/2022 - 09/2003)
2. Krysiak, Robert: 36 articles (04/2022 - 02/2005)
3. Kovacs, Kalman: 32 articles (09/2014 - 01/2000)
4. Okopień, Bogusław: 31 articles (04/2022 - 07/2008)
5. Schuler, Linda A: 31 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
6. Clapp, Carmen: 27 articles (01/2022 - 11/2003)
7. Colao, Annamaria: 26 articles (09/2021 - 06/2002)
8. Clevenger, Charles V: 25 articles (03/2021 - 01/2003)
9. Hankinson, Susan E: 24 articles (01/2021 - 02/2003)
10. Horvath, Eva: 23 articles (09/2014 - 01/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Prolactinoma (Prolactinomas)
3. Hyperprolactinemia
4. Adenoma (Adenomas)
5. Schizophrenia (Dementia Praecox)

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5. Hormones (Hormone)
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7. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
8. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)
9. Estradiol (Delestrogen)
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1. Therapeutics
2. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
3. Hypophysectomy
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Ovariectomy (Oophorectomy)