Insulin-like
protein (INSL3, INSL4, INSL5, INSL6 & INSL7/H3 Relaxin) belongs
to the insulin-like hormone superfamily, which encompasses insulin,
relaxin, and insulin-like growth factors I (IGF1) and II (IGF2).
Insulin gene superfamily hormones regulate cell growth, metabolism,
and tissue-specific functions. Members of this family are characterized
by a signal peptide, a B chain, a connecting C chain, and an
A chain.
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