Prolactin (PRL) Antibody – Polyclonal

Description: Rabbit IgG polyclonal antibody for Prolactin(PRL) detection. Tested with WB, ELISA in Mouse.

Background: Prolactin (PRL) also known as luteotropic hormone (LTH) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PRL gene. Prolactin is a peptide hormone discovered by Henry Friesen. Although it is perhaps best known for its role in lactation, prolactin already existed in the oldest known vertebrates-fishes-where its most important functions were probably related to control of water and salt balance. Prolactin also acts in a cytokine-like manner and as an important regulator of the immune system. Prolactin has important cell cycle related functions as a growth-, differentiating- and anti-apoptotic factor. As a growth factor binding to cytokine like receptors it has also profound influence on hematopoiesis, angiogenesis and is involved in the regulation of blood clotting through several pathways.

1. Cooke, N. E., Baxter, J. D.Structural analysis of the prolactin gene suggests a separate origin for its 5-prime end.Nature 297: 603-606, 1982. 2. Ling, C., Svensson, L., Oden, B., Weijdegard, B., Eden, B., Eden, S., Billig, H.Identification of functional prolactin (PRL) receptor gene expression: PRL inhibits lipoprotein lipase activity in human white adipose tissue.J. Clin. Endocr. Metab. 88: 1804-1808, 2003. 3. Shingo, T., Gregg, C., Enwere, E., Fujikawa, H., Hassam, R., Geary, C., Cross, J. C., Weiss, S.Pregnancy-stimulated neurogenesis in the adult female forebrain mediated by prolactin. Science 299: 117-120, 2003.

Small volumes of anti-Prl antibody vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS177988 is an antibody targeting Prl. Also known as Anti-Prolactin Antibody. Reactive in Mouse.