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BLANCO-FAVELA, Francisco et al. Role of prolactin in the immune response. Bol. Med. Hosp. Infant. Mex. [online]. 2012, vol.69, n.5, pp.329-336. ISSN 1665-1146.

Evidence exists about the relationship between the immune and the endocrine systems through communication of multiple factors such as cytokines, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters and hormones. Among the hormones, prolactin (PRL) has been shown to participate in the innate and adaptive immune response. In addition to being produced by the pituitary gland, PRL is also produced and secreted by cells of the immune system. The aim of this review is to update information about the involvement of PRL secreted by immune system cells in the immune response.

Palavras-chave : Prolactin; PRL-R; immune response; Th1; T_reg and T_eff cells.