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<StructureSection load='3mzg' size='340' side='right' caption='Human prolactin (grey) complex with prolactin receptor extracellular domain (green), Na+ (purple) and Ca+2 (green) ions (PDB code [[3mzg]]).' scene=''> | |||
<StructureSection load='3mzg' size='340' side='right' caption='Human prolactin (grey) complex with prolactin receptor extracellular domain (green) (PDB code [[3mzg]]).' scene=''> | |||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''Prolactin''' (PRL) is a hormone which has numerous effects. It enables females to produce milk. PRL provides the body with sexual gratification. PRL promotes neurogenesis in maternal and fetal brains. PRL stimulates cells which are responsible for the formation of myelin coating on axons<ref>PMID:11015620</ref>. | |||
See also [[Prolactin (Hebrew)]]. | |||
== Disease == | == Disease == | ||
PRL has immunomodulatory effect and plays a role in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis<ref>PMID:17465339</ref> | |||
</StructureSection> | </StructureSection> | ||
== 3D Structures of | == 3D Structures of prolactin == | ||
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