PRL — Prolactin
PRL belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
PRL's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hematopoietic progenitor cells | ILC2-like State Lymphcyte development | CELSR1, CRYBG3, DIPK1C, DOK5, FAT3, KLRB1, RORB, UNC13C |
About the gene
| Chromosome | 6: 22287244-22302826 |
|---|---|
| Predicted location | Secreted |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Cancer-related genes, Plasma proteins, Predicted secreted proteins |
| Molecular function | Hormone |
| Biological process | Lactation |
Function
Prolactin acts primarily on the mammary gland by promoting lactation
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.