Prolactin, a naturally occurring peptide hormone needed for milk production following pregnancy, has been found to play a major role in the development and spread of breast cancer. More recently, Dr.

The intricate functions of prolactin extend far beyond its classical role in lactation, affecting inflammatory and vascular processes in a range of conditions. In rheumatoid arthritis, prolactin ...

The aim of this study was to establish a bovine anterior pituitary-derived lactotroph (BAPDL) line that expresses prolactin (PRL) in vitro to study the mechanisms of bovine PRL synthesis and secretion ...

The hormone prolactin has long been understood to play a vital role in breast growth and development and the production of milk during pregnancy. But a pair of recent studies conducted at VCU Massey ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: I do not understand what I can do to lower my prolactin. It is 39, and the normal range is 0-25 ng/ml. Please advise if there is a vitamin or herb that would lower my prolactin level ...

Prolactin, a polypeptide hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, plays a vital role in regulating several key physiological processes, most notably lactation and breast development. Although ...

What Is a Prolactin Test? A prolactin (PRL) blood test measures how much of a hormone called prolactin you have in your blood. The hormone is made in your pituitary gland, which is located just below ...

What are the hormonal correlates of paternal care? Across many animals, the two most commonly found correlates of paternal care are lower testosterone levels and higher prolactin levels. While that ...