| Prolactin and related peptides in pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 2248596 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This brief review has attempted to portray the complex involvement of prolactin in pregnancy. Pituitary prolactin production and lactotroph proliferation are markedly affected by oestrogens and pregnancy. Enlargement of pre-existing prolactinomas may occur during pregnancy induced with dopamine agonist drugs, and this can be a major clinical problem with larger tumours. Prolactin is produced by late luteal and decidualized endometrium as well as by the pituitary gland, but much less is known about its secretory regulation or its function. The family of prolactin-related protein hormones is rapidly expanding with the recognition of placental lactogens, variant growth hormone, proliferin, decidual luteotropin, and at least two further prolactin-related peptides in rodents. This complex system of related but distinct protein hormones, with different temporal patterns of production during gestation, suggests an important physiological role, but it remains to be seen to what extent they are involved in placental function itself, maternal metabolism or fetal growth. |
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Authors:
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J R Davis |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Baillière's clinical endocrinology and metabolism Volume: 4 ISSN: 0950-351X ISO Abbreviation: Baillieres Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. Publication Date: 1990 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-01-04 Completed Date: 1991-01-04 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8704785 Medline TA: Baillieres Clin Endocrinol Metab Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 273-90 Citation Subset: IM |
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Animals Female Glycoproteins / physiology Humans Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins Mice Pituitary Neoplasms / metabolism, therapy Placenta / metabolism Placental Lactogen / physiology Pregnancy / physiology* Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic Prolactin / biosynthesis, physiology* Prolactinoma / metabolism, therapy Rats Uterus / metabolism |
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0/Glycoproteins; 0/Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; 0/Plf protein, mouse; 9002-62-4/Prolactin; 9035-54-5/Placental Lactogen |
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