Concentration-dependent differential effects of cortisol on synthesis of alpha-lactalbumin and of casein in cultured mouse mammary gland explants: importance of prolactin concentration

MeSH terms

• Animals
• Caseins / biosynthesis*
• Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
• Drug Interactions
• Female
• Hydrocortisone / pharmacology*
• Insulin / pharmacology
• Lactalbumin / biosynthesis*
• Mammary Glands, Animal / metabolism*
• Mice
• Organ Culture Techniques
• Placental Lactogen / pharmacology
• Prolactin / pharmacology*