Prolactin is a pituitary hormone that plays a role in the stimulation of milk production, salt and H?O regulation, growth, development and reproduction. The primary step in its action is the binding to a specific membrane receptor (prolactin receptor) which belongs to the superfamily of class 1 cytokine receptors. Prolactin is a hormone involved in a range of significant functions including ion transport and osmoregulation, stimulation of milk, protein synthesis as well as the regulation of numerous reproductive functions. Prolactin exerts its influence on different cell types through a signal transduction pathway which begins with the binding of the hormone to a transmembrane Prolactin receptor. PRLR varies in size (short and long forms) w
Size
10 μg
Concentration
n/a
Applications
RUO
Other Names
PRL-R, Prolactin receptor, Lactogen receptor, Prlr, PRL, luteotropic hormone, LTH, PRLR, PRL-R, PRL R