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Behavioral Effects of Prolactin

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Behavioral Aspects of Neuroendocrinology

Part of the book series: Current Topics in Neuroendocrinology ((CT NEUROENDOCRI,volume 10))

Abstract

Prolactin (PRL) is an important and phylogenetically ancient pituitary hormone that possesses a wide range of biological effects in various animal species, from fish to mammals (Nicoll 1974; Clarke and Bern 1980). It exerts endocrine effects which mimic those of other pituitary hormones and concern numerous body organs including brest, kidney, gut, adrenal gland, heart, and blood vessels.

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Drago, F. (1990). Behavioral Effects of Prolactin. In: Ganten, D., Pfaff, D. (eds) Behavioral Aspects of Neuroendocrinology. Current Topics in Neuroendocrinology, vol 10. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-75837-9_11

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