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PubChem Substance

Name:	Prolactin
PubChem Substance ID:	167393
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.
Synonyms:	Lactogenic hormone; Luteotrophin; Lactogen, pituitary; Galactin; Luteotropic hormone LTH; Pituitary hormones, lactogenic; Gonadotropin,luteotropic hormone; 9002-62-4; Adenohypophyseal luteotropin; Prolactin. show more » Lactogenic hormone; Luteotrophin; Lactogen, pituitary; Galactin; Luteotropic hormone LTH; Pituitary hormones, lactogenic; Gonadotropin,luteotropic hormone; 9002-62-4; Adenohypophyseal luteotropin; Prolactin; Prolactin, human; Luteotropin; Lactosomatotropin; Panlitar; Pituitary gland, lactogenic hormone; Lactosomatotropic hormone (VAN); Lactin; Bovine prolactin; Gonadotropin, prolactin; Anterior pituitary luteotropin; NSC 25935; Lactogenic pituitary hormones; Luteotropic hormone; Pituitary lactogenic hormone; Lactosomatotropic hormone; Bovine lactogenic hormone; Lactogenic hormone (VAN); CCRIS 704; Mammotropin; Paralactin show less «