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Prolactin-Releasing Hormone

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Definition: A hypothalamic hormone that is synthesized as a precursor protein which is cleaved into two peptides. In addition to stimulating PROLACTIN release the peptides bind to specific G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS found at locations within the BRAIN.      Other names Prolactin Releasing Peptide PrRP31; Prolactin Releasing Peptide PrRP20; Prolactin Releasing Peptide; Prolactin-Releasing Peptide PrRP31; Prolactin Releasing Hormone; Prolactin-Releasing Peptide PrRP20; Prolactin-Releasing Peptide; PrRP31; PrRP20
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Prlh protein, rat  0   *Prolactin-Releasing Hormone.
Prlh protein, mouse  0   *Prolactin-Releasing Hormone.
PRLH protein, human  0   *Prolactin-Releasing Hormone.

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