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G Benker1, C Jaspers, G Häusler

  • 1Abteilung für Endokrinologie, Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik, Universität Essen.

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|December 4, 1990
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Prolactin (PRL) is a hormone with variants, including macroprolactinemia, which presents high immunoassay levels but normal biological activity. Understanding PRL regulation and macroprolactinemia is key for diagnosing and treating hyperprolactinemia.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Prolactin (PRL) is a polypeptide hormone with variants, including macroprolactinemia, characterized by elevated immunoassayable PRL with normal biological activity and absence of hyperprolactinemia symptoms.
  • PRL secretion is influenced by circadian rhythms, stress, pregnancy, and breast stimulation, with hypothalamic dopamine acting as a primary inhibitor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of prolactin physiology, including its molecular forms, regulation, and clinical implications.
  • To discuss the diagnostic challenges of hyperprolactinemia, particularly macroprolactinemia, and current therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of prolactin physiology, regulation, and clinical manifestations.
  • Analysis of molecular variants, including macroprolactinemia, and their impact on diagnostic interpretation.

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  • Overview of pharmacological treatments for hyperprolactinemia, focusing on D2 receptor agonists.

    • Main Results:

    • Macroprolactinemia, a common cause of elevated PRL, results in high immunological but normal biological serum PRL levels without hyperprolactinemic symptoms.
    • Estrogens significantly influence PRL gene transcription and prolactinoma growth.
    • Current treatments for hyperprolactinemia involve D2 receptor agonists, with parenteral administration offering advantages in certain cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Macroprolactinemia complicates the diagnosis of hyperprolactinemia, necessitating careful biochemical and clinical evaluation.
    • Further research into prolactinoma tumorigenesis using molecular techniques is ongoing.
    • Understanding the complex regulation of prolactin is crucial for managing endocrine disorders.