Reactive species
Human; Mouse; Rat
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Gene Name
PROK1 UNQ600/PRO1186
Protein name
Prokineticin-1
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human Prokineticin-1 AA range: 1-50
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of human Prokineticin-1
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution rate
IHC-p 1:50-200, ELISA(peptide)1:5000-20000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse ascites by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Other name
Prokineticin-1 (Endocrine-gland-derived vascular endothelial growth factor;EG-VEGF;Mambakine)
Background
The protein encoded by this gene induces proliferation, migration, and fenestration (the formation of membrane discontinuities) in capillary endothelial cells derived from endocrine glands. It has little or no effect on a variety of other endothelial and non-endothelial cell types. Its expression is restricted to the steroidogenic glands (ovary, testis, adrenal, and placenta), is induced by hypoxia, and often complementary to the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), suggesting that these molecules function in a coordinated manner. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2011],
Function
developmental stage:In adult testis, is strongly expressed only in Leydig cells. In testicular tumors, expressed specifically in Leydig cell tumors (at protein level). Expressed from 14 weeks until birth in fetal testis.,function: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 angiogenes
