PROK1

Endocrine gland-derived vascular endothelial growth factor (EG-VEGF) induces proliferation, migration, and fenestration in capillary endothelial cells derived from endocrine glands. Its expression is induced by hypoxia and is restricted to the steroidogenic glands (ovary, testis, adrenal, and placenta). Its expression is often complementary to the expression of VEGF (MIM 192240), suggesting that these molecules function in a coordinated manner.[supplied by OMIM

prokineticin 1

Potently contracts gastrointestinal (GI) smooth muscle. Induces proliferation, migration and fenestration (the formation of membrane discontinuities) in capillary endothelial cells derived from endocrine glands. Has little or no effect on a variety of other endothelial and non-endothelial cell types. Induces proliferation and differentiation, but not migration, of enteric neural crest cells. Directly influences neuroblastoma progression by promoting the proliferation and migration of neuroblastoma cells. Positively regulates PTGS2 expression and prostaglandin synthesis. May play a role in placentation. May play a role in normal and pathological testis angiogenesis.

AngiogenesisIEA:UniProtKB-KW
Positive regulation of cell divisionIEA:UniProtKB-KW
Positive regulation of MAPK cascadeIEA:Ensembl
Positive regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferationIEA:Ensembl
Regulation of angiogenesisIEA:Ensembl
Vascular endothelial cell proliferationIEA:Ensembl

Secreted