The hypothalamic control of prolactin secretion is different from other anterior pituitary
hormones, in that it is predominantly inhibitory, by means of dopamine from the …

This article is part of a Special Issue “Parental Care”. The reproductive experience of
pregnancy, lactation and motherhood can significantly remodel the female's biological state …

Aims The present study aims to compare the responses between male and female C57BL/6
mice to multiple metabolic challenges to understand the importance of sex in the control of …

Many clinical and preclinical studies report an increased prevalence and severity of chronic
pain among females. Here, we identify a sex-hormone-controlled target and mechanism that …

Growth hormone (GH) exerts important biological effects primarily related to growth and
metabolism. However, the role of GH signaling in the brain is still elusive. To better …

Tuberoinfundibular dopamine (TIDA) neurons, known as neuroendocrine regulators of
prolactin secretion from the pituitary gland, also release GABA within the hypothalamic …

Prolactin is best known for its effects of stimulating mammary gland development and
lactogenesis. However, prolactin is a pleiotropic hormone that is able to affect several …

It has been well recognized that prolactin (PRL), a pleiotropic hormone, has many functions
in the brain, such as maternal behavior, neurogenesis, and neuronal plasticity, among …

Obesity reduces breastfeeding success and lactation performance in women. However, the
mechanisms involved are not entirely understood. In the present study, female C57BL/6 …

Sensory neurones exhibit sex‐dependent responsiveness to prolactin (PRL). This could
contribute to sexual dimorphism in pathological pain conditions. The present study aimed to …