In primates, alpha-lactalbumin expression is upregulated in response to the hormone prolactin and increases the production of lactose.α-Lactalbumin forms the regulatory subunit of the lactose synthase (LS) heterodimer and β-1,4-galactosyltransferase (beta4Gal-T1) forms the catalytic component.
Host
Mouse
Raised In
Mouse
Reactivity
Bovine, Human
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
In primates, alpha-lactalbumin expression is upregulated in response to the hormone prolactin and increases the production of lactose.α-Lactalbumin forms the regulatory subunit of the lactose synthase (LS) heterodimer and β-1,4-galactosyltransferase (beta4Gal-T1) forms the catalytic component.