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Relaxin Summary

Description: A water-soluble polypeptide (molecular weight approximately 8,000) extractable from the corpus luteum of pregnancy. It produces relaxation of the pubic symphysis and dilation of the uterine cervix in certain animal species. Its role in the human pregnant female is uncertain. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Also Known As: Relaxin B; B, Relaxin

Networked: 499 relevant articles (44 outcomes, 108 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Relaxin is Relevant

  1. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis) : 12 outcomes 16 studies in 71 results
  2. Heart Failure : 4 outcomes 23 studies in 52 results
  3. Inflammation : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 21 results
  4. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 11 results
  5. Ischemia : 2 outcomes 6 studies in 16 results
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Drugs Related to Relaxin

  1. Hormones
  2. Collagen
  3. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
  4. Purinergic P1 Receptors (Adenosine Receptor)
  5. 1,3-dipropyl-8-(3-noradamantyl)xanthine
  6. Vasopressins (Vasopressin)
  7. Brain Natriuretic Peptide (Natrecor)
  8. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptors (VEGF Receptors)
  9. tolvaptan
  10. Progesterone
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Therapies Related to Relaxin

  1. Tooth Movement
  2. Orthodontics
  3. Injections
  4. Intravenous Infusions
  5. Catheters
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