L6520
Prolactin from sheep pituitary
20-50 IU/mg
Synonym(s):
LTH, Lactogenic hormone from ovine pituitary glands, Luteotropic Hormone, PRL
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Form:
powder
form
powder
specific activity
20-50 IU/mg
solubility
water: 7 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow
UniProt accession no.
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
2-8°C
Gene Information
sheep ... PRL(443317)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Neuroendocrine hormone; belongs to the cytokine hematopoietic receptor family; induces lactation; inhibits secretion of gonadotropins; release is inhibited by dopamine.
Prolactin is a neuroendocrine hormone. The prolactin receptor is a transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the cytokine hematopoietic receptor family. A large number of cells and organs express the receptor, including B cells, T cells, macrophages, monocytes and neutrophils. Prolactin signal transduction involves the JAK/STAT families and the src kinase family. Induces lactation; inhibits secretion of gonadotropins; release is inhibited by dopamine.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Repr. 1B
Storage Class
6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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