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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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Lactogenic Hormone, Pituitary
Mammotropic Hormone, Pituitary
Mammotropin
PRL (Prolactin)
Hormone, Pituitary Lactogenic
Hormone, Pituitary Mammotropic
Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone
Pituitary Mammotropic Hormone
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D06.472.699.322.576.773
D06.472.699.631.525.525
D12.644.548.691.525.525
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