In this work, we prepared a panel of monoclonal anti-idiotypic antibodies to ovine prolactin (oPRL) by the hybridoma technique. Among these antibodies, one anti-idotypic antibody (designated B7) was chosen for further characterization by a series of experiments. We first demonstrated that B7 behaved as a typical Ab2β based on a series of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Subsequently, the res...

Objetives. To determine the correlation between prolactin levels and disease activity classified based on Mexican lupus erythematosus systemic index (MEX SLEDAI). Methods. In this cross-sectional observational study, serum prolactin, age, sex, treatment, as well manifestations of active were determined. Disease was evaluated using Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Activity Index (MEX-S...

Hyperprolactinaemia is one of the most frequent causes anovulation, resulting in infertility and hypoestrogenic state with consequences on overall women’s health. Recent investigations biological actions prolactin, especially prolactin extrapituitary origin, expand our knowledge role human organism open new questions connected female reproductive function treatment infertility. This article rep...

Familial Isolated pituitary adenoma (FIPA) is a rare cause of and underscores the importance family history knowledge screening guidelines in these patients. A 26-year-old female presented with secondary amenorrhea, galactorrhea, headaches dizziness. Labs showed Prolactin 501 ng/ml (3.3-26.7 ng/mL) IGF 391 (96-301 ng/mL). MRI brain 12 x 14 15 mm mass. Acromegaly was confirmed glucose suppressio...

Chamomile is a fascinating plant quoted in several traditional medicine texts, which hasbroad-spectrum pharmacological activity and medicinal uses. The aim of this study was toassess the efficacy of chamomile syrup in reducing serum prolactin in women with idiopathichyperprolactinemia. The study was a randomized, controlled clinical trial that was cond...

Prolactin - a hormone secreted in a circadian rhythm acts as a regulator of growth and development of the mammary glands. It has been observed that working at night increases breast cancer risk in women. Night shift work, probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A IARC), can disrupt a circadian rhythm, and thus potentially alter the rhythm of prolactin secretion. The aim of our work was to revie...

The hypothalamic control of prolactin secretion is different from other anterior pituitary hormones, in that it is predominantly inhibitory, by means of dopamine from the tuberoinfundibular dopamine neurons. In addition, prolactin does not have an endocrine target tissue, and therefore lacks the classical feedback pathway to regulate its secretion. Instead, it is regulated by short loop feedbac...

BACKGROUND Since 2003, it has been routine practice at Children's and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia to monitor serum levels of prolactin in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis who are receiving domperidone. Although a pharmacologic relationship between domperidone and prolactin has been documented in the literature, there is no information about routine monitoring of prolactin, ...

In this paper, we review the relationships that link avian parental behavior, stress (acute or chronic) and energetic constraints to the secretion of prolactin, the 'parental hormone'. Prolactin secretion is stimulated by exposure of the parent to tactile and visual stimuli from the nest, the eggs or the chicks, while prolactin facilitates/stimulates the expression of parental behaviors, such a...