Prolactin-Releasing Hormone

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D06.472.699.327.967 - D12.644.400.400.967 - D12.644.548.365.967 - D12.776.631.650.405.967

**Synonyms:** - Prolactin-Releasing Peptide