Gastrokine 1: Proteins and Enzymes

GKN1, also known as Gastrokine-1, is a 199 amino acid that is approx. 22 kDa, found to be expressed in stomach; has been shown to have mitogenic activity and may be influencing gastric mucosal epithelium. Studies on this protein have shown a relationship with the following diseases and disorders: patent ductus arteriosus, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, respiratory failure, pulmonary hypertension, hernia, gastric cancer, hypertension, gastritis colorectal cancer, and adenocarcinoma. This protein has been linked to positive regulation of cell proliferation, positive regulation of cell division, and digestion pathways.