Open AccessProlactin as a protective factor in stress‐induced biological changes
Author(s) -
Drago Filippo,
D'Agata Velia,
Iacona Teresa,
Spadaro Francesco,
Grassi Michele,
Valerio Carmela,
Astuto Carmelo,
Lauria Nunzio,
Raffaele Rocco,
Vitetta Matteo
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of clinical laboratory analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.536
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1098-2825
pISSN - 0887-8013
DOI - 10.1002/jcla.1860030605
Subject(s) - prolactin , corticosterone , secretion , hormone , psychological stress , stress hormone , endocrinology , medicine , physical stress , psychology , clinical psychology
The adenohypophyseal hormone prolactin (PRL) is released during stress of physical and psychological nature. In animals, this hormone facilitates adaptive behavior, induces analgesia, and enhances grooming behavior. It also reduces corticosterone secretion and the incidence of gastric ulcers induced by physical stress. It is possible that PRL plays a protective role against stress‐induced biological modifications in animals.