Expression of prolactin receptors in normal canine mammary tissue, canine mammary adenomas and mammary adenocarcinomas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mammary tumors represent the most common neoplastic disease in female dogs. Recently, the promoting role of prolactin (PRL) in the development of human breast carcinoma has been shown. Possible proliferative, anti-apoptotic, migrator...

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Main Authors: Michel Erika, Feldmann Stefanie K, Kowalewski Mariusz P, Bley Carla, Boos Alois, Guscetti Franco, Reichler Iris M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Dog
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/8/72