Relaxin A chain

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Contents 1 Description 2 Source Organism 3 Taxomomy 4 Subcellular Localization 5 Developmental Stage 6 Similarity 7 Post translational Modification 8 Function 9 GeneID

Description

Relaxin [Contains: Relaxin B chain; Relaxin A chain].

Source Organism

Balaenoptera edeni (Pigmy Bryde's whale).

Taxomomy

Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi;Mammalia; Eutheria; Laurasiatheria; Cetartiodactyla; Cetacea;Mysticeti; Balaenopteridae; Balaenoptera.

Subcellular Localization

Secreted.

Developmental Stage

Similarity

Belongs to the insulin family.

Post translational Modification

Function

Relaxin is an ovarian hormone that acts with estrogen to produce dilatation of the birth canal in many mammals

GeneID

Categories:Hormones