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What does prolactin mean?

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  1. (biochemistry) A peptide gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation in females.
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As a result, researchers now postulate that serotonin may have a role in regulating prolactin secretion.
The body starts to release a hormone called prolactin, which stimulates the body to produce breast milk.
Hormone assays for serum estrogen, progesterone, prolactin, luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and testosterone were performed.
The osmoregulatory actions of growth hormone and prolactin are antagonistic.
In addition to binding to GHR, human GH binds to the prolactin receptor and is unique in its lactogenic activity.
Domperidone may increase the secretion of prolactin, a hormone that is needed for lactation.

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