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| Alternative Names | Prolactin receptor;PRL-R;PRLR; |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human PRLR, different from the related mouse sequence by eleven amino acids, and from the related rat sequence by fourteen amino acids. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of PRLR (Prolactin receptor) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRLR Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9782. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the C-terminus of human PRLR, different from the related mouse sequence by eleven amino acids, and from the related rat sequence by fourteen amino acids.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 90 kDa; calculated MW: 69506 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Prolactin receptor; Prolactin receptor. PRLR (Prolactin Receptor) is a cytokine receptor. By somatic cell hybrid analysis and by in situ hybridization, Arden et al. (1989, 1990) demonstrated that the prolactin receptor gene resides in the same chromosomal region as the growth hormone receptor gene, which has been mapped to 5p13-p12. Cunningham et al. (1990) demonstrated that zinc greatly increases the affinity of GH for the extracellular binding domain of PRLR, although it is not required for binding of GH to the growth hormone receptor or for binding of prolactin to the prolactin receptor. By mutational analysis, they showed that a cluster of 3 residues (histidine-18, histidine-21, and glutamic acid-174) in GH and histidine-188 in PRLR (conserved in all PRL receptors but not GH receptors) are likely zinc-ion ligands. Functional note: This is a receptor for the anterior pituitary hormone prolactin (PRL). Acts as a prosurvival factor for spermatozoa by inhibiting sperm capacitation through suppression of SRC kinase activation and stimulation of AKT. Isoform 4 is unable to transduce prolactin signaling. Isoform 6 is unable to transduce prolactin signaling. . Reported localization: Membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Expression/tissue context: Expressed in breast, placenta, kidney, liver and pancreas. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Cell Cycle: Researchers commonly examine how PRLR (Prolactin receptor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cell Differentiation: Researchers commonly examine how PRLR (Prolactin receptor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Growth Factors/Hormones: Researchers commonly examine how PRLR (Prolactin receptor) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative PRLR (Prolactin receptor) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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