Prolactin (rat) ELISA
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The Prolactin (PRL) ELISA kit is designed to measure Rat Prolactin levels in serum and plasma.
Overview
Prolactin (PRL) or luteotropic hormone (LTH) is a peptide hormone with a molecular weight of 24,000 daltons and a structure that is similar to that of growth hormone and placental lactogen. It is primarily associated with pregnancy and lactation and is expressed in the anterior pituitary, uterus and placenta. During pregnancy, high circulating concentrations of estrogen promote prolactin production. The resulting high levels of prolactin secretion cause further maturation of the mammary glands, preparing them for lactation.
Data/Specifications
Species: rat
Sample Type: serum, plasma
Sample Size: 50 uL
Standard Curve Range: 0.39 - 50 ng/mL
Sensitivity: 0.2 ng/mL
Assay Length: overnight incubation
Literature/Support
Rat Prolactin ELISA Insert (PDF)
| References/Citations: | How the Rat Prolactin ELISA Kit was used: |
| Temozolomide-induced inhibition of pituitary adenoma cells. Sheehan J, et al. Journ. of Neurosurgery. 2010 | Measure the concentration of prolactin in rat pituitary adenoma cell cultures (cell line GH3 and MMQ from the American Type Culture Collection). |
| Time-dependent alterations of peripheral immune parameters after nigrostriatal dopamine depletion in a rat model of Parkinson's disease. Engler H, et al. Brain, Behavior, and immunity. 2009;23(4): 518-26. | Measure the concentration of prolactin in the plasma of adult male Fischer 344 rats. |
| Dopamine partial agonist actions of the glutamate receptor agonists LY 354,740 and LY 379,268. Seeman P, et al. Synapse. 2008; 62(2): 154-8. | Measure the concentration of prolactin in isolated anterior pituitary cells in primary tissue culture. Pituitary cells were isolated from Sprague-Dawley rats. |
| Memantine agonist action at dopamine D2High receptors. Seeman P, et al. Synapse. 2008; 62(2): 149-53. | Measure the concentration of prolactin in isolated anterior pituitary cells in primary tissue culture. Pituitary cells were isolated from Sprague-Dawley rats. |