Abcam, ab183505, Anti-Relaxin 2/RLN2 antibody [EPR14205]

Size: 100µL / 1mL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Relaxin 2/RLN2 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR14205,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
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Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.05% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Relaxin 2 (RLN2) also known as human relaxin is a peptide hormone with a molecular mass of approximately 6 kDa. It belongs to the insulin superfamily. This hormone is secreted primarily by the corpus luteum during pregnancy but also gets expression in other tissues like the heart and kidney. Relaxin 2 plays an important role in reproductive physiology facilitating a range of mechanical processes essential for pregnancy such as remodeling the extracellular matrix and influencing the dilation of the cervix.
Biological function summary
The role of human relaxin involves modulating tissue growth and remodeling. It works by interacting with relaxin family peptide receptors mainly RXFP1. It is not part of a larger complex but has autonomous structural and functional capabilities. The hormone influences collagen metabolism and fibroblast activity enhancing the extensibility and elasticity of the tissues where it is active.
Pathways
Researchers have identified relaxin 2 as a critical component in the relaxin signaling pathway and involved in the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) pathway. Its interaction with RXFP1 activates several intracellular signaling cascades including adenylate cyclase/cAMP pathway and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase pathway affecting proteins like collagen and matrix metalloproteinases. These pathways play a fundamental role in connective tissue remodeling and have implications in normal and pathological states.
Studies connect relaxin 2 to conditions such as cardiac fibrosis and scleroderma. In cardiac fibrosis relaxin 2 influences matrix metalloproteinases and collagen metabolism aiming to reduce pathological tissue stiffness. In scleroderma relaxin 2's potential to modulate excessive collagen deposition links it to mitigating disease symptoms alongside proteins like TGF-beta which play a part in the disease progression.