Aspects of the biochemistry, physiology and endocrinology of lactation.
Recent research on the endocrine control of the initiation of lactation, on the hypothalamic control of prolactin secretion, and on the utilization of nutrients by the mammary gland for the synthesis of milk is reviewed. Particular emphasis is placed on the mechanism of action of prolactin, and the role played by prolactin receptors.
D000818:Animals; D004702:Endocrine Glands / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal / Q000187:drug effects; D008892:Milk / Q000378:metabolism; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D011188:Potassium / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000502:physiology; D012964:Sodium / Q000378:metabolism
D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface; D011388:Prolactin; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium