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NPVF
neuropeptide VF precursor
Chromosome 7 · 7p15.3
NCBI Gene: 64111Ensembl: ENSG00000105954.2HGNC: HGNC:13782UniProt: Q9HCQ7
17PubMed Papers
20Diseases
0Drugs
0Pathogenic Variants
DATA QUALITY
✓ Experimental GO Evidence✓ Swiss-Prot Reviewed
negative regulation of gonadotropin secretionGO:0005615neuropeptide activityprotein bindingdisease of peritoneumsialolithiasisAbnormality of the gastrointestinal tractobsessive-compulsive disorder
✦AI Summary

NPVF (neuropeptide VF precursor) encodes RF-amide peptides that function as endogenous ligands for neuropeptide FF receptor 1 (NPFFR1), a G-protein coupled receptor 1. The NPVF/NPFFR1 system exhibits distinct tissue-specific roles: in the central nervous system, NPVF-derived peptides potently attenuate morphine-induced analgesia via NPFFR1, functioning as part of an endogenous anti-opioid mechanism 2. In peripheral tissues, NPVF promotes bone regeneration by activating NPFFR1 in endothelial cells to enhance angiogenesis through miR-181c-3p upregulation and AGO1 downregulation, while simultaneously promoting osteogenic differentiation of bone mesenchymal stem cells via Wnt/β-catenin signaling 3. NPVF is also expressed during primate retinal development, where it localizes to macular Müller glia cells and may contribute to foveal specialization 4. Beyond bone and nervous system, NPVF and NPFFR1 regulate energy homeostasis, nociception, and reproduction 5. Genetic polymorphisms in NPVF (rs12700667) have been associated with endometriosis-related infertility 6. The structural basis of NPVF-NPFFR1 selectivity involves C-terminal RF-amide interactions and N-terminal variations, distinct from NPFF-NPFFR2 interactions 1.

Sources cited
1
NPVF promotes angiogenesis in endothelial cells via NPFFR1 activation and osteogenic differentiation via Wnt/β-catenin signaling in bone regeneration
PMID: 36804475
2
NPVF is expressed in the developing primate retina, specifically in macular Müller glia cells during foveal development
PMID: 38147763
3
NPVF binds NPFFR1 with selectivity determined by C-terminal RF-amide and N-terminal interactions; NPFFR1 couples to Gi/o proteins
PMID: 40839429
4
NPVF polymorphism rs12700667 is associated with endometriosis-related infertility
PMID: 36477241
5
NPVF signals through NPFFR1 and participates in nociception, reproduction, stress response, and energy homeostasis regulation
PMID: 34534716
6
NPVF-derived peptides are endogenous ligands for NPFFR1 with higher affinity than NPFF; NPVF/FF1 system blocks morphine-induced analgesia as part of anti-opioid mechanism
PMID: 11481330
Disease Associationsⓘ20
disease of peritoneumOpen Targets
0.31Weak
sialolithiasisOpen Targets
0.31Weak
Abnormality of the gastrointestinal tractOpen Targets
0.30Weak
obsessive-compulsive disorderOpen Targets
0.30Weak
ovarian neoplasmOpen Targets
0.28Weak
ovarian dysfunctionOpen Targets
0.28Weak
diverticular diseaseOpen Targets
0.27Weak
Inguinal herniaOpen Targets
0.26Weak
HerniaOpen Targets
0.23Weak
restless legs syndromeOpen Targets
0.23Weak
type 2 diabetes mellitusOpen Targets
0.21Weak
cardiac transplantOpen Targets
0.21Weak
crush injuryOpen Targets
0.19Weak
diabetes mellitusOpen Targets
0.19Weak
lobe attachmentOpen Targets
0.19Weak
laryngeal diseaseOpen Targets
0.19Weak
secondary malignant neoplasmOpen Targets
0.18Weak
pernicious anemiaOpen Targets
0.18Weak
Subdural hemorrhageOpen Targets
0.18Weak
tuberculosisOpen Targets
0.18Weak
Pathogenic Variants
No pathogenic variants reported on ClinVar for this gene.
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Related Genes
NXPH3Shared pathway100%NXPH2Shared pathway100%GPR84Shared pathway100%GPR149Shared pathway100%RXFP4Shared pathway100%PTH2Shared pathway100%
Tissue Expression6 tissues
Ovary
0%
Brain
0%
Lung
0%
Heart
0%
Liver
0%
Bone Marrow
0%
Gene Interaction Network
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NPVFNXPH3NXPH2GPR84GPR149RXFP4PTH2
PROTEIN STRUCTURE
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AlphaFoldAI-predicted · UniProt Q9HCQ7
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Constraintⓘ
LOEUFⓘ
1.74LoF Tolerant
pLIⓘ
0.00Tolerant
Observed/Expected LoF1.13 [0.73–1.74]
RankingsWhere NPVF stands among ~20K protein-coding genes
  • #15,075of 20,598
    Most Researched17
  • #16,282of 17,882
    Most Constrained (LOEUF)1.74
Genes detectedNPVF
Sources retrieved10 papers
Response time—
📄 Sources
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1
Application of the neuropeptide NPVF to enhance angiogenesis and osteogenesis in bone regeneration.
PMID: 36804475
Commun Biol · 2023
1.00
2
Expression patterns of CYP26A1, FGF8, CDKN1A, and NPVF in the developing rhesus monkey retina.
PMID: 38147763
Differentiation · 2024
0.90
3
Impact of residual induction number of non-pulmonary vein foci on the 2-year outcomes in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
PMID: 38703331
J Interv Card Electrophysiol · 2024
0.80
4
Structural basis of peptide recognition and modulation for neuropeptide FF receptors.
PMID: 40839429
Cell Rep · 2025
0.70
5
Investigation of biomarkers in Endometriosis-associated infertility: Systematic Review.
PMID: 36477241
An Acad Bras Cienc · 2022
0.60