Progesterone

Norepinephrine (NE)

 

Function

Prolactin's principal function is promoting milk production in lactating women.

 

Regulation of Expression

 

Consequences of Overexpression

Overexpression of PRL (hyperprolactinemia) can lead to galactorrhea

 

Consequences of Underexpression

 

 

Signalling Pathways

Both PRL and GH have similiar affinities for the PRL receptor.

 

Structure

Prolactin is a 199 amino acid hormone with 16% homology to growth hormone.