Prolactin-releasing peptide PrRP20

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Prolactin-releasing peptide precursor (PrRP) (Prolactin-releasinghormone) [Contains: Prolactin-releasing peptide PrRP31; Prolactin-releasing peptide PrRP20].

Source Organism

Ovis aries (Sheep).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Cetartiodactyla; Ruminantia;Pecora; Bovidae; Caprinae; Ovis.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Post translational Modification

Function

Stimulates prolactin (PRL) release and regulates the expression of prolactin through its receptor GPR10. May stimulate lactotrophs directly to secrete PRL

GeneID

443466

Categories:Hormones