Recombinant Rat Prolactin protein

• Background:

  Prolactin is a neuroendocrine hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. Its primary function is to promote and maintain lactation during pregnancy and suckling. In addition, Prolactin plays an immune-regulatory role by stimulating the activities of ornithine decarboxylase and protein kinase C, which are important for the proliferation, differentiation, and function of lymphocytes. The prolactin receptor is a transmembrane type I glycoprotein that belongs to the hematopoietic cytokine receptor family.

• Molecular Weight:

  Approximately 22.6 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 197 amino acids.

• CAS Number:

  9000-83-3