Primary Identifier | MGI:2158015 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 8 | NCBI Gene Number | 212108 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable G protein-coupled receptor binding activity. Predicted to be involved in signal transduction. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Is expressed in several structures, including Harderian gland; alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system gland. Orthologous to human RLN3 (relaxin 3). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a knock-out allele exhibit abnormal body weight regulation, actvity levels, social investigation and behavioral despair. [provided by MGI curators] |