RLN2

GENE INFORMATION

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Gene name

RLN2 (HGNC Symbol)

Synonyms

bA12D24.1.1, bA12D24.1.2, H2, RLXH2

Description

Relaxin 2 (HGNC Symbol)

Entrez gene summary

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]

Chromosome

9

Cytoband

p24.1

Chromosome location (bp)

5299868 - 5304969

Protein evidence

Evidence at protein level (all genes)

Ensembl

ENSG00000107014 (version 75.37)

Entrez gene

6019

UniProt

P04090 (UniProt - Evidence at protein level)

neXtProt

NX_P04090

Antibodypedia

RLN2 antibodies
 

PROTEIN VIEW

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RLN2-001
 
RLN2-002
 
RLN2-201
 
 
 
 
 

PROTEIN INFORMATION

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Splice variant

Ensembl

UniProt

Protein class

Gene ontology

Length
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Signal peptide
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Transmembrane regions
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RLN2-001 ENSP00000371040
ENST00000381627
P04090
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Show » Show » 185 21 Yes 0
RLN2-002 ENSP00000399616
ENST00000416837
68 7.2 No 0
RLN2-201 ENSP00000308018
ENST00000308420
P04090
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Show » Show » 117 12.9 Yes 0