Prolactin activates the enzyme, glutathione-S-transferase, that detoxifies platinum drugs, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide and etoposide, contributing to the resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapies (LaPensee, Schwemberger et al. 2009). Accordingly, the antagonism of prolactin by Prolanta™ may increase the effectiveness of these chemotherapies , and our own data indicates synergy with taxanes and platinum therapy.
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