Actions of prolactin on human renal function

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1971
Author
Horrobin, D F
Lloyd, I J
Lipton, A.
Burstyn, P.G.
Durkin, N.
Muiruri, K.L
Type
Article; en
Language
en
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Abstract
The action of sheep prolactin on human renal function was investigated in conscious, adult, male volunteers. The prolactin was given by intramuscular injection, and the dose used was within the physiological range for prolactinlike activity. The hormone reduced renal excretion of water, sodium, and potassium, and increased plasma sodium and osmolality. It caused subjective sensations of thirst and malaise. The action seemed to persist for 12-18 hours.
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673671900651
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/72996
Citation
Horrobin, D. F., Lloyd, I. J., Lipton, A., Burstyn, P. G., Durkin, N., & Muiruri, K. L. (1971). Actions of prolactin on human renal function. The Lancet, 298(7720), 352-354.
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University of Nairobi
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