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Prolactin-releasing hormone

prolactin-releasing hormone

A polypeptide hormone that originates in the hypothalamus and stimulates the secretion of prolactin in the pituitary gland.


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Growth Hormone and Prolactin

if growth hormone and prolactin bind to the same receptor, why don't we produce milk upon growth?

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by ladyk1989
Fri Nov 25, 2011 5:19 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Growth Hormone and Prolactin
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breast problem

Growth Hormone? You mean GH? Well, I don't think so. As far as I know, breast cells are not the target of that hormone. GH especially works in bone cells. Prolactin works on breast cells too (alveolus). But naturally this hormone is prepared for lactation. ...

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by Dr.Stein
Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:47 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: breast problem
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