Relaxin family peptide receptors Rxfp1 and Rxfp2: mapping of the mRNA and protein distribution in the reproductive tract of the male rat

• Main Authors: Porto Catarina S (Author), Avellar Maria CW (Author), Queiróz Daniel BC (Author), Pimenta Maristela T (Author), Cardoso Laís C (Author), Filonzi Marcelo (Author), Lazari Maria FM (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Relaxin is the endogenous ligand of the G-protein coupled receptor RXFP1, previously known as LGR7. In humans relaxin can also activate, but with lower affinity, the closely related receptor for the insulin-like peptide from Leydig c...