Role of Prolactin Receptors in Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Role of Prolactin Receptors in Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease caused by mutations in the tumor suppressor genes encoding Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) 1 and TSC2. The protein product of the TSC2 gene is a well-known suppressor of the mTOR pathway. Emerging evidence suggests that the pituitary hormone prolactin (Prl) has both endocrine and para...
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Role of Prolactin Receptors in Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1756948147
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1756948147
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0146653
