Prorelaxin H1

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.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the insulin family.

Tissue Specificity

Prostate. Not expressed in placenta, decidua or ovary.

Cellular localization

• Secreted

Alternative names

Prorelaxin H1, RLN1

Database links

swissprot:P04808 entrezGene:6019 entrezGene:6013 swissprot:P04090 omim:179740 omim:179730