relaxin H1 (RLN1)
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Function
- 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 & ripening of the cervix
- vasodilator involved in hemodynamic changes during pregnancy
Structure
- heterodimer of a B chain & an A chain linked by two disulfide bonds
- belongs to the insulin family
Compartment
Alternative splicing
named isoforms=2