Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
genome-wide, association study, cerebrospinal fluid, plasma
College
Life Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
Prolactin is the major hormone involved in milk lactation for pregnant women and has been discovered to play a role in a variety of biological functions. Several other functions include the immune system, reproductive system, maternal behavior, insulin production, and stimulating neurogenesis.1 2 Using prolactin levels from both cerebrospinal fluid and blood plasma from nearly 500 individuals, we will be able to conduct a genome-wide association study to identify single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), which will lead to a better understanding of what genes are playing a significant role in prolactin’s production and regulation.
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Lorna Sheradyn and Kauwe, Dr. John
(2017)
"Genome-wide association study of Prolactin in cerebrospinal fluid and plasma,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017:
Iss.
1, Article 176.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/176