Relaxin-2
Relaxin-2 is a peptide hormone structurally related to insulin, which is expressed in the placenta, decidua, prostate, and in the ovary during pregnancy. Of the three known relaxin genes, Relaxin-2 is the only relaxin known to circulate in the blood. Relaxin-2 binds specifically to the LGR7 and LGR8 receptors, previously identified as an “orphan” G protein coupled receptors. Signaling by Relaxin-2 through its target receptors enhances the growth of pubic ligaments and ripening of the cervix during birth. Recombinant Relaxin-2 is a nonglycosylated 6.0 kDa disulfide linked heterodimeric protein consisting of a 24 amino acid A-chain and a 29 amino acid B-chain.
Product Specifications
Synonyms
H2 relaxin, RLN2
NCBI Gene ID
6019
UniProt
P04090
Accession Number
NP_005050.2
Accession Number mRNA
NM_005059.3
Reactivity
Human
Cross Reactivity
Human
Sequence
A-Chain: QLYSALANKC CHVGCTKRSL ARFC; B-Chain: DSWMEEVIKL CGRELVRAQI AICGMSTWS
Endotoxin
< 0.1 ng/µg of protein (< 1EU/µg)
Purity
> 98% by SDS-PAGE & HPLC analyses
Bioactivity
Data not available.
Length
53
Form
Lyophilized
Molecular Weight
6.0 kDa
Host or Source
E. coli
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