RLN3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the relaxin family of insulin-like hormones that is expressed predominantly in the brain and plays a role in physiological processes such as stress, memory and appetite regulation. The encoded protein is a precursor that is proteolytically processed to generate a heterodimeric mature form consisting A and B chains interlinked by disulfide bonds. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2015]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
RLN3
Official Name
relaxin 3 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:17135]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000171136
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 117579 Ensembl: ENSG00000171136
Aliases relaxin 3, prorelaxin H3
Synonyms H3, Insl7, M3, relaxin 3, RXN3, ZINS4
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human RLN3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • G-protein-coupled receptor binding
  • IlGF_like
  • hormone
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the RLN3 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • activation in

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • cell surface
  • Plasma Membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human RLN3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • signal transduction

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • extracellular region

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • G-protein coupled receptor binding
  • protein binding
  • hormone activity

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