relaxin

[Kiran Bhadriraju]

Hi!  does anybody know the mechanism of action of relaxin?  it is a
hormone that is produced by the ovaries and acts to relax the smooth
muscles of the uterus (via myosin light chain kinase). i don't know much
beyond this.  my question is - do other cells have a receptor for relaxin 
or is the receptor specific to the uterus? any information is appreciated -

thanks - Kiran 


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Kiran Bhadriraju                                        campus mail Box-11, UMHC
Biomedical Engineering Institute
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Ph: (612) 626-6360 - (care Dr Hansen)
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