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Receptors, Prolactin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptors, Prolactin
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.720.600.710
D12.776.543.750.750.555.710
D12.776.543.750.750.660.350.725
Unique ID
D011981
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011981
Scope Note
Labile proteins on or in prolactin-sensitive cells that bind prolactin initiating the cells' physiological response to that hormone. Mammary casein synthesis is one of the responses. The receptors are also found in placenta, liver, testes, kidneys, ovaries, and other organs and bind and respond to certain other hormones and their analogs and antagonists. This receptor is related to the growth hormone receptor.
Entry Version
RECEPT PROLACTIN
Entry Term(s)
PRL Receptors
Prolactin Receptor
Prolactin Receptors
Receptors, PRL
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Prolactin (1966-1986)
Receptors, Endogenous Substances (1973-1986)
Public MeSH Note
87
History Note
87
Date Established
1987/01/01
Date of Entry
1986/03/31
Revision Date
1995/06/08
Receptors, Prolactin Preferred
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