Sentences with word «lactocytes»

Inside the alveoli are cells that produce milk called lactocytes.

On lactocytes are prolactin receptors that have the ability to signal the production of breast milk.

Here, the mammary gland is being populated with differentiated lactocytes that are able to synthesise milk components including protein, lactose, casein, α - lactalbumin and fatty acids in the form of colostrum (although only small volumes of colostrum may be available, approximately 30 ml / day.

Proliferation of the distal portions of the ducts results in the formation of multiple alveoli (which contain lactocytes — cells that secrete milk).

Lactocytes carry prolactin receptors that encourage prolactin to flow through the bloodstream and stimulate the production of breast milk.

Stage I lactogenesis, or secretory initiation, occurs during pregnancy and is defined by the differentiation of mammary alveolar epithelial cells into specialized secretory cells, termed lactocytes (1).

On a scientific level, milk cells called lactocytes are found on small cavities in the beast called alveoli.

On the walls of the lactocytes (milk - producing cells of the alveoli) are prolactin receptor sites that allow the prolactin in the blood stream to move into the lactocytes and stimulate the synthesis of breastmilk components.

More receptor sites means that more prolactin can pass into the lactocytes and thus milk production capability would be increased.

The extra fluid between the cells in the breast can compress the milk making cells (lactocytes) and ductwork and make it difficult for the colostrum to get out to the baby (think of it like pinching a garden hose shut).

Early in lactation, something called prolactin receptors are laid down on the walls of the lactocytes.

When prolactin can't enter the lactocytes, milk synthesis slows.

Once the alveolus are full of milk, the walls stretch and change the shape of these receptors to prevent prolactin from entering the lactocytes.

There are receptors on the walls of the alveoli's milk - producing cells that allow prolactin to move into the lactocytes and trigger the synthesis of breast milk.