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Mouse Monoclonal Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody. Suitable for IP, Flow Cyt, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, Inhib, IHC-Fr and reacts with Rat, Pig, Human, Horse, Sheep, Rabbit samples. Cited in 23 publications.


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Flow Cytometry - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (AB2772), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (AB2772), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (AB2772), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (AB2772), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (AB2772), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

Preservative: 0.05% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

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Reactivity data

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Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Primates
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Tested

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Human
Dilution info
2 µg for 106 Cells
Notes

ab170190 - Mouse monoclonal IgG1, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.

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Horse
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Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Primates, Rat, Rabbit, Sheep, Pig
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Rat
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This antibody detects an ~40 kDa protein and an ~100 kDa protein representing both the short and long forms of the PRL receptor, respectively, in various tissues. ab2772, after biotinylation, has been used to detect Human lymphocyte PRL receptor by FACS. ab2772 does not inhibit the interaction of prolactin with the receptor.

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Pig
Dilution info
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Notes

This antibody detects an ~40 kDa protein and an ~100 kDa protein representing both the short and long forms of the PRL receptor, respectively, in various tissues. ab2772, after biotinylation, has been used to detect Human lymphocyte PRL receptor by FACS. ab2772 does not inhibit the interaction of prolactin with the receptor.

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Human
Dilution info
-
Notes

This antibody detects an ~40 kDa protein and an ~100 kDa protein representing both the short and long forms of the PRL receptor, respectively, in various tissues. ab2772, after biotinylation, has been used to detect Human lymphocyte PRL receptor by FACS. ab2772 does not inhibit the interaction of prolactin with the receptor.

Species
Horse
Dilution info
-
Notes

This antibody detects an ~40 kDa protein and an ~100 kDa protein representing both the short and long forms of the PRL receptor, respectively, in various tissues. ab2772, after biotinylation, has been used to detect Human lymphocyte PRL receptor by FACS. ab2772 does not inhibit the interaction of prolactin with the receptor.

Species
Sheep
Dilution info
-
Notes

This antibody detects an ~40 kDa protein and an ~100 kDa protein representing both the short and long forms of the PRL receptor, respectively, in various tissues. ab2772, after biotinylation, has been used to detect Human lymphocyte PRL receptor by FACS. ab2772 does not inhibit the interaction of prolactin with the receptor.

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Rabbit
Dilution info
-
Notes

This antibody detects an ~40 kDa protein and an ~100 kDa protein representing both the short and long forms of the PRL receptor, respectively, in various tissues. ab2772, after biotinylation, has been used to detect Human lymphocyte PRL receptor by FACS. ab2772 does not inhibit the interaction of prolactin with the receptor.

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Predicted

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Primates
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Tested

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Horse
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-
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Expected

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Human
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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-

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Predicted

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Primates, Rat, Rabbit, Sheep, Pig
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-
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Tested
Tested

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Human
Dilution info
5 µg/mL
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Expected
Expected

Species
Horse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Predicted

Species
Primates, Rat, Rabbit, Sheep, Pig
Dilution info
-
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Expected
Expected

Species
Rat, Pig, Human, Horse, Sheep, Rabbit
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

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Predicted

Species
Primates
Dilution info
-
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Rat, Pig, Human, Horse, Sheep, Rabbit
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
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Predicted

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Primates
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Target data

Function

This is a receptor for the anterior pituitary hormone prolactin (PRL). Acts as a prosurvival factor for spermatozoa by inhibiting sperm capacitation through suppression of SRC kinase activation and stimulation of AKT. Isoform 4 is unable to transduce prolactin signaling. Isoform 6 is unable to transduce prolactin signaling.

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Mouse Monoclonal Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody. Suitable for IP, Flow Cyt, WB, IHC-P, ICC/IF, Inhib, IHC-Fr and reacts with Rat, Pig, Human, Horse, Sheep, Rabbit samples. Cited in 23 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone number
U5
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Specificity

Detects prolactin (PRL) receptor.

Epitope
This antibody has been shown to react with the extracellular portion of the receptor, but not in the ligand binding domain.
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

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Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Prolactin receptor (PRL-R) also known as PRL receptor is a protein that binds prolactin a hormone essential for lactation and various other biological processes. PRL-R is a member of the type I cytokine receptor family and is located on cell surfaces. It has several isoforms including the full form and the delta 2772 variant. The receptor weighs approximately 80 kDa and is widely expressed in tissues such as the mammary gland liver and immune cells.

Biological function summary

The prolactin receptor plays a significant role in regulating lactation reproductive and immunological functions. It binds prolactin to form a ligand-receptor complex initiating signal transduction pathways within cells. PRL-R is not part of a larger complex but instead activates intracellular signaling cascades leading to various cellular responses including growth and differentiation. This receptor is important for normal breast development and differentiation during pregnancy and lactation phases.

Pathways

PRL-R participates in the JAK2-STAT5 and PI3K-AKT pathways. These pathways are vital for mediating the biological effects of prolactin on cell division and survival. The JAK2-STAT5 pathway facilitates the transcription of genes involved in growth and proliferation while the PI3K-AKT pathway is important for metabolism and cell survival. PRL-R functionally interacts with proteins such as JAK2 which phosphorylates STAT5 propagating the signal initiated by receptor engagement.

Associated diseases and disorders

Prolactin receptor abnormalities can be tied to breast cancer and prolactinoma. Dysregulation of PRL-R through overexpression or mutations can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and contribute to cancer development particularly in breast tissue. Prolactinoma a pituitary gland tumor leads to excessive production of prolactin exacerbating PRL-R activity. In these contexts proteins like estrogen receptor in breast cancer and pituitary tumor transforming gene (PTTG) in prolactinoma may be intertwined with prolactin receptor-related disease processes.

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6 product images

  • Flow Cytometry - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772), expandable thumbnail

    Flow Cytometry - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772)

    Overlay histogram showing MCF-7 cells stained with ab2772 (red line). The cells were fixed with 80% methanol (5 min) and incubated in 1x PBS / 10% normal goat serum / 0.3M glycine to block non-specific protein-protein interactions. The cells were then incubated with the antibody (ab2772, 2µg/1x106 cells) for 30 min at 22ºC. The secondary antibody used was DyLight® 488 goat anti-mouse IgG (H+L) (Goat Anti-Mouse IgG H&L (DyLight® 488) preadsorbed ab96879) at 1/500 dilution for 30 min at 22ºC. Isotype control antibody (black line) was mouse IgG1 [ICIGG1] (Mouse IgG1, Kappa Monoclonal [B11/6] - Isotype Control ab91353, 2µg/1x106 cells) used under the same conditions. Acquisition of >5,000 events was performed.

    Please note that Abcam do not have any data for use of this antibody on non-fixed cells. We welcome any customer feedback.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772)

    Mammary gland tissue from lactating light horse mare was incubated with ab2772 at 1:100 for 1 hour at 23°C and for 24 hours at 4°C. A biotin-conjugated goat anti-mouse IgG was used as the secondary antibody (23°C for 1 hour) .Development using avidin-biotin complex 23°C for 1 hour plus 3,3-diaminobenzadine for 15 min and counterstained with haematoxylin. Antigen retrieval was facilitated using steaming at 95°C for 20 min in Trizma® buffer (pH 10.0) . Blocking endogenous peroxidase performed with 0.3% H2O2 and MeOH (20 min at 23°C). To decrease non-specific staining, tissue was pre-incubated in normal goat serum for 30 min at 23°C.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772)

    Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R shows staining in A2058 cells. Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R (green), F-Actin staining with Phalloidin (red) and nuclei with DAPI (blue) is shown. Cells were grown on chamber slides and fixed with formaldehyde prior to staining. Cells were probed without (control) or with ab2772 (1:20) over night at 4°C, washed with PBS and incubated with a DyLight-488 conjugated secondary antibody. Images were taken at 60X magnification.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772)

    Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R shows staining in HepG2 cells. Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R (green), F-Actin staining with Phalloidin (red) and nuclei with DAPI (blue) is shown. Cells were grown on chamber slides and fixed with formaldehyde prior to staining. Cells were probed without (control) or with ab2772 (1:20) over night at 4°C, washed with PBS and incubated with a DyLight-488 conjugated secondary antibody. Images were taken at 60X magnification.

  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772), expandable thumbnail

    Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772)

    Immunocytochemistry/Immunofluorescence analysis of Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R shows staining in MCF-7 cells. Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R (green), F-Actin staining with Phalloidin (red) and nuclei with DAPI (blue) is shown. Cells were grown on chamber slides and fixed with formaldehyde prior to staining. Cells were probed without (control) or with ab2772 (1:20) over night at 4°C, washed with PBS and incubated with a DyLight-488 conjugated secondary antibody. Images were taken at 60X magnification.

  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772), expandable thumbnail
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    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R antibody [U5] (ab2772)

    ab2772 staining the Prolactin Receptor/PRL-R in Human salivary gland tissue sections by Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P - paraformaldehyde-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections). Tissue was fixed with paraformaldehyde and blocked with 10% serum for 1 hour at 20°C; antigen retrieval was not performed. Samples were incubated with primary antibody (1/100) for 12 hours at 4°C. A Biotin-conjugated Rabbit anti-mouse polyclonal (1/200) was used as the secondary antibody.

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