About The Medical Condition Hormone, Placental Lactogen
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Hormone, Placental Lactogen
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Hormone, Placental Lactogen?
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the placenta that enters the maternal circulation and disappears from the circulation immediately after delivery. It has growth-promoting activity, is immunologically similar to human growth hormone, and inhibits maternal insulin activity during pregnancy. By inhibiting glucose oxidation it can increase the glucose supply to a fetus developing in a malnourished mother. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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