macroprolactin

macroprolactin
mac·ro·pro·lac·tin (mak″ro-pro-lakґtin) an unusual form of prolactin with high molecular weight and minimal biologic activity; see macroprolactinemia.

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  • Macroprolactin — is a physiologically inactive form of prolactin found in a small proportion of people. It is in fact prolactin bound to IgG.Macroprolactin is important, as some laboratory assays will detect it as prolactin, leading to a falsely elevated… …   Wikipedia

  • Hyperprolactinaemia — Classification and external resources Prolactin ICD 10 E22.1 …   Wikipedia

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