Relaxin 1 + Relaxin 2 Polyclonal Antibody
Purified Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody (Pab)
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| IHC-P, IHC-F, IF, E |
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Primary Accession | P04808 |
Reactivity | Rat |
Host | Rabbit |
Clonality | Polyclonal |
Calculated MW | 18 KDa |
Physical State | Liquid |
Immunogen | KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from human Relaxin 1 and Relaxin 2 |
Epitope Specificity | 51-150/185 |
Isotype | IgG |
Purity | affinity purified by Protein A |
Buffer | 0.01M TBS (pH7.4) with 1% BSA, 0.02% Proclin300 and 50% Glycerol. |
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION | Secreted. |
SIMILARITY | Belongs to the insulin family. |
SUBUNIT | Heterodimer of a B chain and an A chain linked by two disulfide bonds. |
Important Note | This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications. |
Background Descriptions | 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 protein encoded by this gene is synthesized as a single-chain polypeptide but the active form 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. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013] |
Gene ID | 6013 |
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Other Names | Prorelaxin H1, Relaxin B chain, Relaxin A chain, RLN1 |
Target/Specificity | Isoform 1 is expressed in the ovary during pregnancy. Also expressed in placenta, decidua and prostate. Isoform 2 is relatively abundant in placenta. It is in much lower abundance in the prostate gland. Not detected in the ovary. |
Dilution | IHC-P=1:100-500,IHC-F=1:100-500,IF=1:100-500,ELISA=1:5000-10000 |
Format | 0.01M TBS(pH7.4), 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide and 50% Glyce |
Storage | Store at -20 ℃ for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. When reconstituted in sterile pH 7.4 0.01M PBS or diluent of antibody the antibody is stable for at least two weeks at 2-4 ℃. |
Name | RLN1 |
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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. |
Cellular Location | Secreted. |
Tissue Location | Prostate. Not expressed in placenta, decidua or ovary. |

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