Description
Introduction: Relaxin-3 (RLN3) belongs to the relaxin family. Relaxins being endocrine and autocrine/paracrine hormones are members of the insulin gene superfamily. Relaxin, which is produced by the ovary, targets the mammalian reproductive system to ripen the cervix, elongate the pubic symphysis and inhibit uterine contraction. Unlike human Relaxins 1 and 2, Relaxin 3 does not seem to have a role in reproduction; however it is involved in stress response in the brain stem. RLN3 is the only known ligand for the G-protein-coupled receptor GPCR135, titled RXFP3. In addition, RLN3 binds the LGR7 (RXFP1) receptor, however with lower affinity than Relaxin-2. Even though binding of RLN3 to LGR7 increases intracellular cAMP, binding to GPCR135 suppresses cAMP accumulation, indicating coupling to Gi, Go, or Gz by this receptor.
Description: Relaxin-3 Human Recombinant produced in E Coli is a disulfide-linked heterodimeric, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 24 amino acids for A chain and 27 amino acids for B chain and having a molecular mass of 2.5kDa for A chain and 3kDa for B chain.The Relaxin-3 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques