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Effect of prolactin on the prostate

L C Costello1, R B Franklin

  • 1Department of Physiology, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD 21201.

The Prostate
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Prolactin is essential for prostate growth and directly regulates citrate production. This hormone influences gene expression, citrate oxidation, and aspartate transport, impacting prostate health and potentially neoplasms.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Urology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Prolactin is recognized for its roles in lactation and reproduction.
  • The prostate gland's primary function is citrate production.
  • The specific regulatory mechanisms of prolactin on prostate function are not fully elucidated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of prolactin as a trophic hormone in prostate development and growth.
  • To determine the direct regulatory effects of prolactin on prostate citrate production.
  • To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying prolactin's regulation of prostate epithelial cells.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of prolactin's effect on prostate tissue development and growth.
  • Investigation of prolactin's influence on citrate synthesis and oxidation pathways.
  • Examination of gene expression, specifically the pmAAT gene, and protein activity (mAAT).
  • Assessment of cellular transport mechanisms, including aspartate transport.
  • Exploration of the role of protein kinase C (PKC) and zinc in prolactin signaling.

Main Results:

  • Prolactin is identified as a critical trophic hormone for normal prostate development and growth.
  • Prolactin directly regulates prostate citrate production through multiple mechanisms.
  • Prolactin upregulates the pmAAT gene, increasing mAAT biosynthesis and citrate synthesis via PKC.
  • Prolactin inhibits citrate oxidation, potentially through zinc-mediated m-aconitase inhibition.
  • Prolactin stimulates aspartate transport, possibly by regulating transporter biosynthesis.

Conclusions:

  • Prolactin is a key regulator of prostate citrate production, influencing biosynthesis and oxidation.
  • The identified mechanisms highlight prolactin's significant role in male reproductive function.
  • These findings have potential implications for understanding prostate neoplasms and developing therapeutic strategies.

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