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RXFP1

Function

Receptor for relaxins. The activity of this receptor is mediated by G proteins leading to stimulation of adenylate cyclase and an increase of cAMP. Binding of the ligand may also activate a tyrosine kinase pathway that inhibits the activity of a phosphodiesterase that degrades cAMP.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the G-protein coupled receptor 1 family.

Tissue specificity

Expressed in the brain, kidney, testis, placenta, uterus, ovary, adrenal, prostate, skin and heart. Not detected in spleen.

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Multi-pass membrane protein

Alternative names

  • Relaxin receptor 1
  • Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled receptor 7
  • Relaxin family peptide receptor 1
  • LGR7
  • RXFP1

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

86975Da