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Potency: ≥30 IU/mg (WHO 3^rd IS 84/500)≥ 30 IU/mg (WHO 1st IRP 75/504)

General description

Native, human prolactin from pituitary gland. Single chain peptide hormone required for lactation in mammals. Prolactin receptors are present in breast tissue, adrenals, ovary, testis, kidney, and liver. Potency: ≥30 IU/mg (WHO 3^rd IS 84/500).

Native, human prolactin from pituitary gland. Single chain peptide hormone required for lactation in mammals. Prolactin receptors are present in breast tissue, adrenals, ovary, testis, kidney, and liver.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Packaging

5 µg in Plastic ampoule

Preparation Note

Prepared from tissues of individuals that have been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Warning

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)