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| Alternative Names | Prokineticin-1 ;Endocrine-gland-derived vascular endothelial growth factor ;EG-VEGF ;Prok1 ;Pk1 ; |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived mouse Prokineticin 1 recombinant protein (Position: A20-F105). Mouse Prokineticin 1 shares 88.4% and 94.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat Prokineticin 1, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of PROK1 (Prokineticin-1) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Prokineticin 1/PROK1 Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9882. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived mouse Prokineticin 1 recombinant protein (Position: A20-F105). Mouse Prokineticin 1 shares 88.4% and 94.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with human and rat Prokineticin 1, respectively. (reported region: A20-F105).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 12 kDa; calculated MW: 11678 MW
- Reactivity: Mouse
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Prokineticin-1; Prokineticin-1. Prokineticin-1 is also known as EG-VEGF. The International Radiation Hybrid Mapping Consortium mapped the PROK1 gene to chromosome 1. 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. Functional note: Potently contracts gastrointestinal (GI) smooth muscle. Induces proliferation, migration and fenestration (the formation of membrane discontinuities) in capillary endothelial cells. Induces proliferation and differentiation, but not migration, of enteric neural crest cells. ly 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. . Reported localization: Secreted . Expression/tissue context: Highly expressed in liver and ovary and weakly expressed in testis and placenta. Expressed in mucosa and mesenchyme of embryonic gut during enteric nervous system development (at protein level). Predominantly expressed in kidney and liver. Also expressed in lung, ovary, placenta and testis. In fetal liver, is restricted to and highly expressed in hepatocytes. In adult kidney, expression is restricted to the endothelial tubule cells. In placenta, expressed throughout gestation. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Growth Factors/Hormones: Researchers commonly examine how PROK1 (Prokineticin-1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Signal Transduction: Researchers commonly examine how PROK1 (Prokineticin-1) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative PROK1 (Prokineticin-1) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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