Beta-endorphin levels in women with elevated prolactin and following bromocriptine therapy.
1. Plasma levels of beta-endorphin were not significantly different in women with normal plasma prolactin or women with hyperprolactinemia. 2. A bromocriptine induced decrease in plasma prolactin was not accompanied by a decrease in beta-endorphin. 3. This study suggests that no direct link exists between plasma prolactin levels and endogenous beta-endorphin.
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D000328:Adult; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006966:Hyperprolactinemia / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood*; D001615:beta-Endorphin / Q000097:blood*
D001971:Bromocriptine; D001615:beta-Endorphin; D011388:Prolactin