Item#: 900-20R Prolactin Human ( recombinant )
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| Product Name: | Prolactin Human ( recombinant ) |
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| Cat. No: | 900-20R |
| Purity: | >95% by SDS-Page |
| Source: | e.coli-Recombinant |
| Synonyms: | Prolactin, PRL, r-PRL |
Prolactin is a neuroendocrine hormone synthesized primarily by the pituitary gland but also a varaiety of other cell types including the placenta, brain and uterus. Its primary function is to promote and maintain lactation but has also been shown to have a role in breast cancer development, regulation of the reporductive functions and immunoregulation.
Recombinant prolactin comprises of 199 amino acid fragment (29-227) corresponding to the mature prolactin protein and is expressed in E. coli with an amino-terminal hexahistidine tag.
Human Prolactin research:Elevated prolactin serum levels and history of alcohol withdrawal seizures.Human Prolactin ref:Journal of Psychiatric Research, Volume 41, Issue 8, October 2007, Pages 702-706/human/prolactin/recombinant
Prolactin research:Reproductive experience modifies dopaminergic function, serum levels of prolactin, and macrophage activity in female rats. Prolactin ref:Life Sciences, Volume 81, Issue 2, 20 June 2007, Pages 128-136/human/prolactin/recombinant
Human Prolactin research:Prolactin secretory surge during estrus coincides with increased dopamine activity in the hypothalamus and preoptic area and is not altered by ovariectomy on proestrus.Human Prolactin ref:
Brain Research Bulletin, Volume 73, Issues 1-3, 15 June 2007, Pages 127-134/human/prolactin/recombinant
Prolactin research:Differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells into growth hormone and prolactin expressing cells in vitro. Prolactin ref:Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 17 May 2007/human/prolactin/recombinant
Human Prolactin research:Prolactin and the hyperphagia of lactation.Human Prolactin ref:Physiology & Behavior, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 18 April 2007/human/prolactin/recombinant
Human Prolactin research:The prolactin family: effectors of pregnancy-dependent adaptations.Human Prolactin ref:Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 18, Issue 3, April 2007, Pages 114-121/human/prolactin/recombinant
Human Prolactin research:Prolactin, menstrual irregularities, quality of life.Human Prolactin ref:
Schizophrenia Research, Volume 91, Issues 1-3, March 2007, Pages 270-271/human/prolactin/recombinant