《英文msh词典》Mammotropic Hormone,Pituitary
[同义词] Mammotropic Hormone,Pituitary
[主题词] Prolactin
[中文释义] 催乳素,垂体
[英文释义] 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.