gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
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prolactin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lactogenic hormone, luteotropin |
| Type of | gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin, lactogen |
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They regulate this specific form of bioluminescence with the hormone prolactin.
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Another hormone, prolactin, may prime both mothers and fathers for parenthood.
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Like in mammals and disc fish this also appears closely related to prolactin.
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Prolactin receptors are also found in other organs including the lung and the colon.
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However, androgens, and prolactin also contribute to increasing risk of breast cancer.
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In fact, mammary prolactin has been detected in some human breast cancers.
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By contrast, in classical PKU, prolactin levels would be relatively normal.
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Agnus castus extracts inhibit prolactin secretion of rat pituitary cells.
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The scent affects pregnancy by inhibiting the release of the pregnancy hormone prolactin.
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- Gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition
- Prolactin (PRL) or Luteotropic hormone (LTH) is a peptide hormone discovered by Dr. Henry Friesen, primarily associated with lactation. ...
- The hormone that stimulates the production of milk in breastfeeding women. Excessive prolactin levels when not breastfeeding may result in infertility.
- A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Its major role is to control milk production. Excess secretion can interfere with normal ovulation. This is why Prolactin levels are checked in every woman during the evaluation process for infertility. ...
- A protein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland into the bloodstream. It is involved in regulating menses and producing breast milk.
- A pituitary-secreted hormone acting upon the genital organs and breasts.
- A pituitary hormone that, when its levels are very high, can cause amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea and ovulation disturbances.
- A female hormone involved in milk production.
- A hormone that occurs early in pregnancy and then again in late pregnancy/postpartum. In early pregnancy, it has mild diabetogenic properties and peaks at about week 10. Its function in early pregnancy is not known for sure. Its function in late pregnancy is to assist lactation (breastfeeding). ...
