BREAST CANCER AND PROLACTIN: A LIFETIME RELATIONSHIP

Acta Endocrinol (Buchar). 2024 Jul-Sep;20(3):349-355. doi: 10.4183/aeb.2024.349. Epub 2025 May 23.

Abstract

Prolactin is a multifunctional hormone produced by the pituitary gland, essential for more than just the growth of mammary tissue. It plays a crucial role in lobuloalveolar development and lactation. Understanding multifunctional hormone, prolactin, and its role in breast tissue is a promising avenue in our fight against breast cancer. This paper aims to shed light on the physiological mechanisms of prolactin in breast cancer, its prognostic value, and potential therapeutic approaches, offering a significant step forward in our battle against this disease.

Keywords: breast cancer; breast cancer remedy; mammary gland differentiation; prognosis; prolactin.

Publication types

  • Editorial