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HORMONA LUTEOTROPICA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prolactin
1, record 1, English, prolactin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PRL 1, record 1, English, PRL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prolactin [is] 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 ... 1, record 1, English, - prolactin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prolactine
1, record 1, French, prolactine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PRL 2, record 1, French, PRL
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormone peptidique synthétisée et sécrétée par les cellules lactotropes [antéhypophysaires]. 1, record 1, French, - prolactine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle forme avec l'hormone de croissance (GH) et l'hormone placentaire lactogène (PL) une famille d'hormones peptidiques présentant d'importantes homologies structurales. Connue depuis longtemps comme étant l'hormone de la lactation, [elle] exerce en outre de nombreuses fonctions dans le domaine de la reproduction mais aussi celui de l'immunité. 1, record 1, French, - prolactine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hormonas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prolactina
1, record 1, Spanish, prolactina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- hormona luteotrópica 2, record 1, Spanish, hormona%20luteotr%C3%B3pica
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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