Prolactin
It is an authentic privilege to have the opportunity to assemble and edit a new volume on "Prolactin," the first in several decades to be devoted to this fascinating hormone in all its aspects. The obvious clinical rationale for understanding prolactin (PRL) is the frequent occurrence of p...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
2001, 2001
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2001 |
| Series: | Endocrine Updates
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Hypothalamic Control of Prolactin Synthesis and Secretion
- 2 Role of Prolactin in Developmental Differentiation of Hypothalamic Dopaminergic Neurons
- 3 Mechanisms of Dopamine Action on the Lactotroph
- 4 Regulation of Lactotrophs and Prolactin Secretion in Non-Mammalian Vertebrates
- 5 Prolactinomas
- 6 The Psychosomatic Interface: Hyperprolactinemia
- 7 Genetics of Prolactinomas
- 8 Rodent Prolactin Family and Pregnancy
- 9 Human Uteroplacental Lactogens: Physiology and Molecular Biology
- 10 Structure-Function Relationships in Prolactin
- 11 Mammary Gland Development
- 12 Actions of Prolactin in the Prostate Gland
- 13 Prolactin Regulation of Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis
- 14 Mechanisms of Luteal Cell Regulation by Prolactin
- 15 Regulation of Pancreatic Islets by Prolactin, Growth Hormone and Placental Lactogen
- 16 In Vitro Effects of Prolactin on the Lympho-Hemopoietic System
- 17 Prolactin Receptors
- 18 Prolactin Receptor Signal Transduction
- 19 Transcription Factors, Cofactors and Target Genes Mediating Prolactin Signals