Seminal plasma induces angiogenic chemokine expression in cervical cancer cells and regulates vascular function

► The impact of seminal plasma on cervical tumour growth was assessed in vitro. ► Seminal plasma induces expression of chemokines in cervical cancer cells. ► Chemokines mediated by seminal plasma alter vascular function. ► Seminal plasma activates extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK1/2). ► ERK1/2 activation is dependent on the epidermal growth factor receptor.