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Prolactin Myelin Growth

Meaning

Prolactin Myelin Growth refers to the newly established understanding of the pituitary hormone prolactin’s non-lactogenic role in actively stimulating the proliferation, differentiation, and survival of oligodendrocytes, which are the essential glial cells responsible for synthesizing the myelin sheath in the central nervous system. This effect suggests a significant, previously overlooked role for prolactin in neurogenesis, remyelination, and preserving the overall plasticity and integrity of the brain. Maintaining appropriate prolactin signaling may be critical for preserving high-speed neuronal communication.