Secretion and Function of Pituitary Prolactin in Evolutionary Perspective
Secretion and Function of Pituitary Prolactin in Evolutionary Perspective
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Switzerland: Frontiers Research Foundation
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English
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Switzerland: Frontiers Research Foundation
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The hypothalamo-pituitary system developed in early vertebrates. Prolactin is an ancient vertebrate hormone released from the pituitary that exerts particularly diverse functions. The purpose of the review is to take a comparative approach in the description of prolactin, its secretion from pituitary lactotrophs, and hormonal functions. Since the r...
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Secretion and Function of Pituitary Prolactin in Evolutionary Perspective
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_9419ead53dc94955be267f9fb1387b9f
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_9419ead53dc94955be267f9fb1387b9f
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1662-4548,1662-453X
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1662-453X
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10.3389/fnins.2020.00621
