Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone
《英文msh詞典》Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone
[入口詞] Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone
[主題詞] Prolactin
[中文釋義] 垂體催乳激素
[英文釋義] 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.