Relaxin-2 Recombinant Protein | RLN2 recombinant protein

Human Relaxin-2

Cat. Num. AAA691734

• Gene Names: RLN2; H2; RLXH2; H2-RLX; bA12D24.1.1; bA12D24.1.2
• Reactivity: Human
• Purity: > 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses
• Synonyms: Relaxin-2; Human Relaxin-2; Recombinant Human VEGF165; RLN2 recombinant protein

• Host: E Coli
• Reactivity: Human
• Purity/Purification: > 98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses
• Form/Format: Lyophilized
• Sequence: A-Chain: QLYSALANKC CHVGCTKRSL ARFC; B-Chain: DSWM EEVIKL CGRELVRAQI AICGMSTWS
• Sequence Length: 117

• Endotoxin Level: < 0.1 ng per mg of VEGF
• Buffer: none

Related Product Information for RLN2 recombinant protein

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 Categories/Family for RLN2 recombinant protein

Cytokines & Growth Factors

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 20143935
• NCBI GeneID: 6019
• NCBI Accession #: NP_005050.2
• NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #: NM_005059.3
• UniProt Accession #: P04090; Q99936; Q9UCX3; Q9UQJ2; A0AVM0
• Molecular Weight: 38.2 kDa
• NCBI Official Full Name: prorelaxin H2 isoform 2
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: relaxin 2
• NCBI Official Symbol: RLN2
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: H2; RLXH2; H2-RLX; bA12D24.1.1; bA12D24.1.2
• NCBI Protein Information: prorelaxin H2; H2-preprorelaxin; relaxin, ovarian, of pregnancy
• UniProt Protein Name: Prorelaxin H2
• Protein Family: Prorelaxin
• UniProt Gene Name: RLN2
• UniProt Entry Name: REL2_HUMAN

NCBI Description

Relaxins are known endocrine and autocrine/paracrine hormones, belonging to the insulin gene superfamily. In humans there are three non-allelic relaxin genes, RLN1, RLN2 and RLN3, where RLN1 and RLN2 share high sequence homology. The active form of the protein encoded by this gene consists of an A chain and a B chain linked by disulfide bonds. Relaxin is produced by the ovary, and targets the mammalian reproductive system to ripen the cervix, elongate the pubic symphysis and inhibit uterine contraction. It may have additional roles in enhancing sperm motility, regulating blood pressure, controlling heart rate and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]

Uniprot Description

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.

Subunit structure: Heterodimer of a B chain and an A chain linked by two disulfide bonds.

Subcellular location: Secreted.

Tissue specificity: Isoform 1 is expressed in the ovary during pregnancy. Also expressed in placenta, decidua and prostate. Isoform 2 is relatively abundant in placenta. It is in much lower abundance in the prostate gland. Not detected in the ovary. Ref.1 Ref.4

Sequence similarities: Belongs to the insulin family.