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Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors

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Definition: A number of peptides with inhibitory activities on PROLACTIN release have been isolated from the HYPOTHALAMUS, the peripheral nervous system, and the gut. These include SOMATOSTATIN, and peptides derived from POMC and precursor for VASOPRESSIN-ASSOCIATED NEUROPHYSIN. Biogenic amine DOPAMINE is also a potent PIF.  DF: PIF   
Pharmacological Action Hormones 		Other names Prolactin Release Inhibitory Factor; Prolactin Release Inhibiting Factors; Prolactin Release-Inhibitory Factor; Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Hormone; Prolactin Release Inhibiting Hormone
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
prolactin-inhibitory factor receptor  0   *Receptors, Neurotransmitter Prolactin Release-Inhibiting Factors. Neuroendocrinology 1984;38(3):182

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