Influence of the estrous cycle on prolactin secretion induced by acute stress in nulliparous and primiparous rats

Prolactin is classically considered a hormone related to the development of the mammary glands during pregnancy and the production of milk in the postpartum. The release of this pituitary hormone can be interfered by stress, resulting in increased production. Physiological factors such as reproducti...

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Main Authors: F. M. Silva, T. V. Souza, R. C. A. Berber, E. E. T. S. Hucke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis 2017-08-01
Series:Scientific Electronic Archives
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Online Access:https://sea.ufr.edu.br/index.php?journal=SEA&page=article&op=view&path=408