Prolactin
Genotypes within the prolactin and growth hormone insulin-like growth factor-I pathways associated with milk production in heat stressed Holstein cattle: Genotypes and milk yield in heat stressed Holstein cows
Authors: Hern�¡ndez-Cordero, M. A. S�¡nchez-Castro, R. Zamorano- Algandar, P. Luna-Nev�¡rez, G. Rinc�³n, J. F. Medrano4, S. E. Speidel, R. M. Enns and M. G. Thomas
The association of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within genes of the prolactin (PRL), growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF1) pathways with 305-day milk yield (MY305) were evaluated in heat-stressed Holstein cows. Ambient temperature and relative humidity were used to calculate a temperature-humidi.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(4):
- gmr16039821
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039821
A novel single-nucleotide polymorphism in the 5' upstream region of the prolactin receptor gene is associated with fiber traits in Liaoning cashmere goats
Authors: J.P. Zhou, X.P. Zhu, W. Zhang, F. Qin, S.W. Zhang and Z.H. Jia
The most important traits of Chinese Liaoning cashmere goat fiber are fiber diameter, weight, and length. We looked for polymorphisms and their possible association with cashmere fiber traits in the 5' upstream region (5' UTR) of the prolactin receptor gene (PRLR), which encodes an anterior pituitary peptide hormone involved i.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.October.13.8
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.October.13.8
Effect of photoperiod on serum hormone concentrations during the annual reproductive cycle in geese
Authors: X.Z. Zhao, G.L. Gao, H.W. Wang, Q. Li, K.S. Zhang,H. Zhong, Q.G. Wang
The poor egg-laying rate of geese hinders the development of the goose industry; therefore, the reproductive performance of geese is an important area of investigation. To evaluate the relationship between photoperiod, reproductive hormones, and reproductive activity during the egg-laying cycle in geese under natural condition.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019266
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019266
Carnitine and carnitine orotate affect the expression of the prolactin-releasing peptide gene
Authors: H.S. Zhu, Y.Y. Wang, M.W. Lin, J.X. Du, L.Q. Hang, Y. Chen and L.F. Wang
Carnitine is involved in fatty acid metabolism in mammals and is widely used as a nutritional supplement; carnitine orotate is a more absorbable form of carnitine. We investigated the effects of carnitine and carnitine orotate on mouse prolactin-releasing peptide (PrRP) mRNA expression. Twenty-four female mice were randomly di.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(4):
- 2011.December.6.1
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2011.December.6.1
mRNA expression of prolactin receptor in sheep pituitary and its effect on maternal behavior
Authors: L.P. Wang
Prolactin receptor (PRLR) is the specific receptor for prolactin. Brain-specific control of PRLR gene expression is correlated with the induction of maternal behavior. The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamic changes in the PRLR mRNA level in the sheep pituitary gland and its effect on ewe maternal behavior. The mRNA expression of PRLR during .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(3):
- 2015.July.31.13
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.July.31.13