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Prolactin Summary

Description: 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.

Also Known As: PRL (Prolactin); Hormone, Pituitary Lactogenic; Hormone, Pituitary Mammotropic; Pituitary Lactogenic Hormone; Pituitary Mammotropic Hormone Show All >>

Networked: 8778 relevant articles (255 outcomes, 872 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Prolactin is Relevant

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 48 outcomes 104 studies in 1299 results
  2. Prolactinoma (Prolactinomas) : 41 outcomes 43 studies in 641 results
  3. Hyperprolactinemia : 25 outcomes 99 studies in 972 results
  4. Adenoma (Adenomas) : 24 outcomes 49 studies in 729 results
  5. Schizophrenia (Dementia Praecox) : 15 outcomes 49 studies in 229 results
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Drugs Related to Prolactin

  1. Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
  2. Dopamine Agonists (Dopamine Agonist)
  3. cabergoline
  4. Growth Hormone (Somatotropin)
  5. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
  6. Hormones
  7. Testosterone (Sustanon)
  8. Estradiol (Estrace)
  9. Risperidone (Risperdal Consta)
  10. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)
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Therapies Related to Prolactin

  1. Hypophysectomy
  2. Transplants (Transplant)
  3. Injections
  4. Radiotherapy
  5. Oral Administration
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