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.
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Tree Number(s): D06.472.699.322.576.773, D06.472.699.631.525.525, D12.644.548.691.525.525
MeSH Unique ID: D011388
Registry Number: 9002-62-4
Entry Terms:
- Lactogenic Hormone, Pituitary
- Hormone, Pituitary Lactogenic
- Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone
- Mammotropic Hormone, Pituitary
- Hormone, Pituitary Mammotropic
- Pituitary Mammotropic Hormone
- Mammotropin
- PRL (Prolactin)
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