HPL
LACTOGEN HUMAN
Choriomammotropin
PLACENTAL LACTOGEN
Chorionic somatotropin
PLACENTAL LACTOGEN, HUMAN
LACTOGEN, HUMAN PLACENTAL
lactogen from human placenta
LACTOGEN FROM HUMAN PLACENTA 95+%
Choriomammotropin, Chorionic somatotropin, HPL
Human placental lactogen (HPL), also called human chorionic somatomammotropin 1, is a polypeptide placental hormone. Its structure and function is similar to that of growth hormone. The gene encoding this protein is localized on human chromosome 17. Recombinant human placental lactogen is a 22.3kDa protein.
Biological Activity
Human placental lactogen (HPL) modifies the metabolic state of the mother during pregnancy to facilitate the energy supplyglucose supply and growth of the fetus. Studies show th at targeted expression of this protein in transgenic mice lead to an increase in proliferation of β-cells.
