Prolactin’s Effect on CCL28 Gene Expression

Authors

Susanne Linderman, Brigham Young University
Dr. Eric Wilson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

prolactin, CCL28 gene expression, bromocryptine, IgA

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

The purpose of my project was to determine whether or not the hormone prolactin had an effect on CCL28 gene expression. CCL28 is a chemotactic protein (chemokine) that attracts IgA antibody secreting cells (ASC) to the lactating mammary gland. Receptor proteins on the surface of IgA antibody secreting cells recognize the surrounding CCL28 concentrations, and cause these cells to migrate towards the source of CCL28.

Recommended Citation

Linderman, Susanne and Wilson, Dr. Eric (2013) "Prolactin’s Effect on CCL28 Gene Expression," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1276.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1276