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. Recombinant human Prolactin is a 23kD globular protein containing 200aa.
Source:
Recombinant protein corresponding to human Prolactin, expressed in E. coli.
Biological Activity:
Determined by its ability to induce the proliferation of rat Nb2-11 cells in the concentration range of 0.1-1ng/ml.
Endotoxin:
<0.1ng/ug (1EU/ug)
AA Sequence:
MLPICPGGAA RCQVTLRDLF DRAVVLSHYI HNLSSEMFSE FDKRYTHGRG FITKAINSCH TSSLATPEDK EQAQQMNQKD FLSLIVSILR SWNEPLYHLV TEVRGMQEAP EAILSKAVEI EEQTKRLLEG MELIVSQVHP ETKENEIYPV WSGLPSLQMA DEESRLSAYY NLLHCLRRDS HKIDNYLKLL KCRIIHNNNC
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.