Prolactin-Releasing Hormone
Synonyms
PrRP20
PrRP31
Prolactin Releasing Hormone
Prolactin Releasing Peptide
Prolactin Releasing Peptide PrRP20
Prolactin Releasing Peptide PrRP31
Prolactin-Releasing Peptide
Prolactin-Releasing Peptide PrRP20
Prolactin-Releasing Peptide PrRP31
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.