lactogen
IPA: ɫˈæktoʊdʒɛn
noun
- (biochemistry) A polypeptide placental hormone, part of the somatotropin family, with structure and function similar to those of growth hormone. It modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supply of the fetus.
Advertisement
Examples of "lactogen" in Sentences
- Placental lactogen is a polypeptide placental hormone.
- For information on the human form, see Human placental lactogen.
- Its structure is similar to that of growth hormone and placental lactogen.