Relaxin Receptors in the Human Female Anterior Cruciate Ligament.

Authors :: Dragoo, Jason L.
Lee, Richard S.
Benhaim, Prosper
Finerman, Gerald A.M.
Hame, Sharon L.
Source :: American Journal of Sports Medicine. Jul/Aug2003, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p577. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Addresses the question of whether human anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tissue contains specific saturable binding sites for relaxin. Preparation and characterization of biotinylated relaxin; Relaxin receptors in the ACL tissue of nonpregnant women; Hormone levels during the menstrual cycle.