Relaxin receptor 2

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Source Organism

Canis familiaris (Dog).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Carnivora; Caniformia; Canidae;Canis.

Subcellular Localization

Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family. Contains 1 LDL-receptor class A domain. Contains 10 LRR (leucine-rich) repeats.

Post translational Modification

Function

Receptor for relaxin. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins leading to stimulation of adenylate cyclase and an increase of cAMP. May also be a receptor for Leydig insulin-like peptide (INSL3) (By similarity).

Categories:Receptors