Cytokines

Human PRL

Product Code: GFC0143

Description

Prolactin (PRL) is a peptide hormone of pituitary origin and is well known for the stimulation, initiation, and maintenance of lactation. PRL is also known to regulate mammary gland development and immune system, and has an essential role in metabolism and behavioral modification.

Specification

Source

E. coli

Symbols

Luteotropin, Luteotropic hormone, Mammotropin, PRL

Accession

P01236

AA Sequence

MLPICPGGAARCQVTLRDLFDRAVVLSHYIHNLSSEMFSEFDKRYTHGRGFITKAINSCHTSSLATPEDKEQAQQMNQKDFLSLIVSILRSWNEPLYHLVTEVRGMQEAPEAILSKAVEIEEQTKRLLEGMELIVSQVHPETKENEIYPVWSGLPSLQMADEESRLSAYYNLLHCLRRDSHKIDNYLKLLKCRIIHNNNC

Molecular Mass

23 kDa

Purity

≥ 95%

Bioactivity

The specific activity as determined by a cell proliferation assay using Nb2-11 cells is ≥ 1 x 10^6 units/mg (EC50 ≤ 1 ng/mL).

Storage

Store at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

For research or further manufacturing use only. Not for use in humans.