Members of this family are characterized by a signal peptide, a B chain, a connecting C chain, and an A chain
By EST database searching for sequences related to relaxin (RLN1), Conklin et al.
(1999) identified a cDNA encoding INSL5, also designated ZINS3.
The deduced 135aa protein, which shares 59% and 40% sequence identity with mouse Insl5 and human RLN1, respectively, has a dibasic cleavage site between the B and C chains.
Northern blot analysis revealed expression of an approximately 1.0-kb transcript in uterus, rectum, and colon.
By radiation hybrid analysis and the use of surrounding markers, Conklin et al.
(1999) mapped the INSL5 gene to chromosome 1p31.1-p22.3.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-5000Western Blot: 1:50-400 Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500 Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.