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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, also conventionally known as “big-big prolactin”, refers to the presence of marked hyperprolactinemia associated with evidence of prolactin-IgG (typically IgG4) circulating complexes displaying a molecular weight of approximately 150 kDa (which is hence 6–7 fold higher that the native molecule) or, less frequently, polymeric aggregate of highly glycosylated prolactin monomers or prolactin-IgA complexes (i.e. non-IgG-type macroprolactin)

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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, also conventionally known as “big-big prolactin”, refers to the presence of marked hyperprolactinemia associated with evidence of prolactin-IgG (typically IgG4) circulating complexes displaying a molecular weight of approximately 150 kDa (which is hence 6–7 fold higher that the native molecule) or, less frequently, polymeric aggregate of highly glycosylated prolactin monomers or prolactin-IgA complexes (i.e. non-IgG-type macroprolactin) In patients with hyperprolactinemia, the serum pattern of prolactin isoforms usually encompasses 60%–90% monomeric prolactin, 15%–30% big-prolactin and 0%–10% big-big prolactin The condition of macroprolactinaemia is hence defined as predominance (i.e. >30%–60%) of circulating prolactin isoforms with molecular weight >100 kDa Macroprolactin is important, as some laboratory assays will detect it as prolactin, leading to a falsely elevated prolactin result. This can lead to a misdiagnosis of hyperprolactinaemia in some people, especially those with other symptoms, such as infertility or menstrual problems. There are certain chemicals, such as polyethylene glycol, that can be added to remove macroprolactin from a suspicious sample. The sample can then be re-analysed to see if the prolactin levels are still high.The gold standard test to diagnose macroprolactin is gel-filtration chromatography. (en)
  • A Macroprolactina é uma forma inativa da prolactina encontrada em algumas pessoas. Sua estrutura é semelhante a da prolactina, o que as diferem são IgG's ligados em sua estrutura. A dosagem de Macroprolactina é muito importante, pois alguns exames laboratoriais a detectarão como prolactina, levando a um falso resultado elevado. Isso pode levar ao diagnóstico errôneo de hiperprolactinemia, especialmente, nos pacientes que apresentarem sintomas como: infertilidade ou problemas menstruais. Há alguns certos reagentes, como polietilenoglicol, que podem ser adicionados para a remoção da macroprolactina. Assim a amostra poderá ser reanalisada para confirmar se os níveis de prolactina ainda se mantêm elevados. O teste padrão ouro para o diagnóstico de Macroprolactina é cromatografia de gel-filtração. (pt)
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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, also conventionally known as “big-big prolactin”, refers to the presence of marked hyperprolactinemia associated with evidence of prolactin-IgG (typically IgG4) circulating complexes displaying a molecular weight of approximately 150 kDa (which is hence 6–7 fold higher that the native molecule) or, less frequently, polymeric aggregate of highly glycosylated prolactin monomers or prolactin-IgA complexes (i.e. non-IgG-type macroprolactin) (en)
  • A Macroprolactina é uma forma inativa da prolactina encontrada em algumas pessoas. Sua estrutura é semelhante a da prolactina, o que as diferem são IgG's ligados em sua estrutura. A dosagem de Macroprolactina é muito importante, pois alguns exames laboratoriais a detectarão como prolactina, levando a um falso resultado elevado. Isso pode levar ao diagnóstico errôneo de hiperprolactinemia, especialmente, nos pacientes que apresentarem sintomas como: infertilidade ou problemas menstruais. O teste padrão ouro para o diagnóstico de Macroprolactina é cromatografia de gel-filtração. (pt)
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