The present invention relates to a method for stimulating angiogenesis
using by DKK2 and composition comprising the same. The DKK2 protein of
the present invention showed stimulating activities of tube formation on
HUVEC, promoting activity of the sprouting of arterial circle tissues and
promoting activity of vascular development in the embryo of mouse.
Therefore, it can be used as the therapeutics or functional health food
for treating and preventing ischemic disease.