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RNL2

Gene
RNL2
Protein
Prorelaxin H2
Organism
Pan troglodytes
Length
166 amino acids
Function
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.
Similarity
Belongs to the insulin family.
Mass
18.761 kDa
Fragment
single
Sequence
SRAVADSWMDEVIKLCGRELVRAQIAICGKSTWSKRSLSQEDAPQTPRPVAEIVPSFINKDTETINMMSEFVANLPQELKLTLSEMQPALPQLQQYVPVLKDSSLLFEEFKKLIRNRQSEAADSSPSELKYLGLDTHSRKKRQLYSALANKCCHVGCTKRSLARFC