单词 | luteotrophic hormone |
释义 | luteotrophic hormoneprolactinA gonadotropic hormone encoded by PRL on chromosome 6p22.2-p21.3 and secreted by the anterior pituitary, which in females stimulates mammary gland growth and lactation after childbirth.luteotrophic hormone (LTH) or lactogenic hormone or prolactina proteinaceous hormone secreted by the anterior PITUITARY GLAND of vertebrates which has a range of functions, including acting as a GONADOTROPHIN. LTH influences the onset of lactation, stimulates PROGESTERONE secretion by the CORPUS LUTEUM in mammals (in tandem with LUTEINIZING HORMONE) and stimulates maternal behaviour in all vertebrates. |
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