R2156

Relaxin-1 human

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, >95% (SDS-PAGE), lyophilized powder

• Synonym(s): RLN1, RLXH1, Relaxin 1
• CAS Number: 2222237-37-6
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• biological source: human
• Quality Level: 100
• recombinant: expressed in E. coli
• Assay: >95% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: lyophilized powder
• mol wt: (Contains two disulfide-linked subunits: A chain ~2.8 kDa B chain ~3.3 kDa)
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• suitability: endotoxin tested
• UniProt accession no.: P04808
• storage temp.: −20°C
• Gene Information: human ... RLN1(6013)

Description

General description

Cell signaling hormone that is prominent in the prostate, and belongs to the insulin superfamily

Biochem/physiol Actions

Relaxin 1 may function in regulating blood pressure, controlling heart rate, and releasing oxytocin and vasopressin

Relaxin has been shown to have antifibrotic effects in renal fibroblasts through mechanisms that increase collagenase activity and via TGF-β signaling.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing BSA

Reconstitution

In Phosphate buffered saline solution containing at least 0.1% serum albumin. The concentration should be ≥10 μg/mL

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable