The prokineticin receptor is a
G protein-coupled receptor
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), also known as seven-(pass)-transmembrane domain receptors, 7TM receptors, heptahelical receptors, serpentine receptors, and G protein-linked receptors (GPLR), form a large group of evolutionarily-related p ...
which binds the peptide hormone
prokineticin. There are two variants each encoded by a different gene (''
PROKR1'', ''
PROKR2'').
These receptors mediate gastrointestinal smooth muscle contraction and
angiogenesis
Angiogenesis is the physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels, formed in the earlier stage of vasculogenesis. Angiogenesis continues the growth of the vasculature by processes of sprouting and splitting ...
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