This gene encodes the anterior pituitary hormone prolactin. This secreted hormone is a growth regulator for many tissues, including cells of the immune system. It may also play a role in cell survival by suppressing apoptosis, and it is essential for lactation. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants that encode the same protein.
Aliases: GHA1
Entrez GeneID: 5617
Swissprot : P01236
WB Predicted band size: 70kDa
Host/Isotype: Mouse IgG2a
Species Reactivity: Human
Immunogen: Purified recombinant fragment of human PRL (AA:29-227) expressed in E. Coli.