CellWell record HH-234698
Prolactin receptor overexpression in pregnancy-associated Cushing syndrome and functional implications
Masamitsu Naka; Kazuki Ishiwata; Sawako Suzuki; Yusuke Kouchi; Takashi Kishimoto; Koutaro Yokote
2026
In plain language
Prolactin receptor overexpression in adrenocortical adenomas may mediate pregnancy-associated hypercortisolism by enhancing cortisol secretion in response to elevated gestational prolactin levels.
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