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Relaxin.

G Weiss

    Annual Review of Physiology
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Recent advances in relaxin chemistry and radioimmunoassays improve understanding of relaxin secretion. Future tools like human relaxin and monoclonal antibodies will clarify its roles and therapeutic potential.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Endocrinology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Significant progress in understanding relaxin chemistry has occurred over the past decade.
    • Sensitive radioimmunoassays have enabled the characterization of relaxin secretion patterns across various species.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight recent advancements in relaxin research.
    • To discuss the potential impact of future technical developments in the field.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized sensitive radioimmunoassays to study relaxin secretion patterns.
    • Reviewed chemical and technical advances relevant to relaxin research.

    Main Results:

    • Established methods for describing relaxin secretion patterns in multiple species.
  • Anticipated future availability of human relaxin and monoclonal antibodies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Future tools are expected to significantly advance the understanding of relaxin's physiological roles and mechanisms of action.
    • Human relaxin may be tested as a potential pharmacological agent, opening new therapeutic avenues.