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Human placental lactogen — HPL redirects here. For other uses, see HPL (disambiguation). chorionic somatomammotropin hormone 1 (human placental lactogen) Crystal Structure of Human Placental Lactogen.[1] … Wikipedia
human placental lactogen — human chorionic somatomammotrophin a protein hormone of 190 amino acids produced by the placenta during most but not all pregnancies. Despite its name it does not appear to have a role in lactation and its exact function remains obscure. It does … The new mediacal dictionary
human placental lactogen — (hPL) 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 growth hormone, and inhibits … Medical dictionary
human placental lactogen — noun (in pregnancy) a hormone produced by the placenta, used as an indication of placental activity and function. Also, HPL …
Placental lactogen — is a polypeptide placental hormone. Its structure and function is similar to that of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.For information on the human form,… … Wikipedia
placental growth hormone — human placental lactogen … Medical dictionary
Human chorionic gonadotropin — chorionic gonadotropin, alpha polypeptide Identifiers Symbol CGA Alt. symbols FSHA, GPHa, GPHA1, HCG, LHA, TSHA … Wikipedia
human chorionic somatomammotrophin — see human placental lactogen … Medical dictionary
human chorionic somatomammotrophin — see human placental lactogen … Medical dictionary
human chorionic somatomammotrophin — see human placental lactogen … The new mediacal dictionary
