FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as REL2_HUMAN, RLN2. Relaxin is an ovarian hormone that acts with estrogen to produce dilatation of the birth canal in many mammals. May be involved in remodeling of connective tissues during pregnancy, promoting growth of pubic ligaments and ripening of the cervix. Heterodimer of a B chain and an A chain linked by two disulfide bonds.

EXTERNAL LINKS

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enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

RLN2

Prorelaxin H2

RLN2

Molecular Synopsis