[Proceedings: Human prolactin secretion dynamics during sleep].
1974
K Chihara, and
Y Kato, and
K Maeda, and
K Daigo, and
N Yoshimoto
UI
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D008297
Male
Males
D011388
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.