Characterization of ductal and lobular breast carcinomas using novel prolactin receptor isoform specific antibodies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prolactin is a polypeptide hormone responsible for proliferation and differentiation of the mammary gland. More recently, prolactin's role in mammary carcinogenesis has been studied with greater interest. Studies from our labora...

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Main Authors: Heger Christopher D, Pang Linda, Jenkins Luwanda, Tarplin Sarah, Lieber Sarah, Alexander Stefanie, Ginsburg Erika, Goldsmith Paul, Vonderhaar Barbara K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/678