Prolactin (human), (recombinant)

Prolactin is a hormone, produced by the anterior pituitary gland, that has been shown to induce lactation in the mammary glands after birth. It has since been shown to have many diverse regulatory functions in the body including reproductive, metabolic, osmotic, immunological, and behavioral roles. Elevated levels of prolactin can be associated with hypothalamic disease, cancer, hypothyroidism, and kidney disease. Prolactin levels can be controlled inhibitory factors, such as dopamine. Prolactin has also been shown to stimulate proliferation of Nb2-11cells in a dose dependent manner.