Prolactin

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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 precursor (PRL).

Source Organism

Ailuropoda melanoleuca (Giant panda).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Carnivora; Caniformia; Ursidae;Ailuropoda.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the somatotropin/prolactin family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Prolactin acts primarily on the mammary gland by promoting lactation

GeneID

Categories:Hormones