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Up to 95% of adult serum prolactin is monomeric prolactin with a molecular weight of 23 kDa. Macroprolactin is a prolactin-antibody complex of molecular weight greater than 100 kDa and constitutes less than 1% of circulating prolactin.
Andreia Veloza, Susana Prazeres
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Identification of Melatonin-Regulated Genes in the Ovine Pituitary Pars Tuberalis, a Target Site for Seasonal Hormone Control [PDF]
The pars tuberalis (PT) of the pituitary gland expresses a high density of melatonin (MEL) receptors and is believed to regulate seasonal physiology by decoding changes in nocturnal melatonin secretion.
Alison Downing+83 more
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Abstract Background In infertile couples whose male partner has alterations in semen parameters frequently, a comprehensive andrological approach is lacking and approximately 30–50% are classified as idiopathic infertility. These couples are often directly addressed to assisted reproduction techniques (ARTs).
Giuseppe Grande+13 more
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Objective: Prolactin is correlated with some conditions that predispose individuals to atherosclerosis. Prolactin receptors have been found in atherosclerotic plaques.
Alireza Amirzadegan+2 more
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Dopa-responsive dystonia and hyperprolactinaemia : a novel association in two sisters [PDF]
Dopa-Responsive Dystonia (DRD) is a rare hereditary condition of childhood-onset dystonia which responds dramatically to treatment with levodopa. It was first described in 1971 as a "hereditary progressive basal ganglia disease with marked diurnal ...
Cachia, Mario J., Galea, Janabel
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Abstract Background Quantitative research on families has introduced a new category of relationship called living apart together, that is, when a couple in a committed relationship live in separate homes. This study aimed to confirm whether living apart together improves sexual relationships in those suffering from sexual dysfunction.
Clotilde Sparano+5 more
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Effect of prolactin on penile erection: a cross-sectional study
Although elevated prolactin levels have been shown to inhibit penile erection, the relationship between prolactin and erection of the penile tip or base has not been extensively researched. We therefore investigated the prolactin's effects on erection of
Zhi-He Xu+8 more
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Use of endocrine and immune responses as predictors of bull sperm motility [PDF]
Research has shown that peripheral blood cell populations change in response to an immune challenge, and hormone concentrations directly affect sperm characteristics.
Looper, Michael+3 more
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Normozoospermic men in infertile couples: Potential benefit of early medical diagnostic procedures
Abstract Introduction Infertility, defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy despite regular, unprotected sexual intercourse for 1 year, affects approximately 15% of couples. Male factors contribute to 50% of these cases. The necessity of andrological evaluations for male partners of infertile couples with normozoospermia is currently under ...
Simone Bier+3 more
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Prolactin has been recently regarded as a potential biomarker of both acute and chronic stress in several species. Since only few studies until now have focussed on domestic dogs, this study was aimed at evaluating whether prolactin, cortisol and stress ...
Jara Gutiérrez+4 more
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