👉 Relaxins are a family of proteins that play an important role in the regulation of cellular homeostasis and disease. They are also known as myelin basic protein (MBP) or glycosaminoglycan (GAG) molecules. In simple terms, relaxin is a type of protein that helps regulate the flow of water through the blood vessels. When the blood vessels become dilated, like when there's too much fluid in them, relaxins help to keep those vessels open
