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Official Full Name: prokineticin 1
Also known as: PK1; PRK1; EGVEGF
The protein encoded by this gene induces proliferation, migration and fenestration (formation of membrane breaks) of capillary endothelial cells derived from endocrine glands. It has little effect on a variety of other endothelial and non-endothelial cell types. Its expression is restricted to steroid glands (ovary, testis, adrenal, and placenta), is induced by hypoxia, and often complements expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), suggesting that these molecules act synergistically.