Background: 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. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]
Description: Recombinant human PRL Protein with C-terminal human Fc tag
Molecular Weight: The protein has a predicted molecular mass of 49.0 kDa after removal of the signal peptide. The apparent molecular mass of PRL-hFc is approximately 35-55 kDa due to glycosylation.
Storage & Shipping: Store at -20°C to -80°C for 12 months in lyophilized form. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -80°C (Avoid repeated freezing and thawing). Lyophilized proteins are shipped at ambient temperature.
Tag: C-Human Fc tag
Expression Host: HEK293
Formulation & Reconstitution: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Normally 5 % - 8% trehalose is added as protectants before lyophilization. Please see Certificate of Analysis for specific instructions.
Target: PRL
Uniprot ID: P01236
Usage: Research use only
Molecular Characterization: PRL(Leu29-Cys227) hFc(Glu99-Ala330)
Purity: The purity of the protein is greater than 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining.