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Human HGF / Hepatocyte Growth Factor Protein

10463-HNAS

Activity: Measured by its ability to neutralize TGF-beta mediated inhibition on Mv-1-Lu cell proliferation. The ED50 for this effect is typically 2-10 ng/mL.

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Molecular WeightAs a result of glycosylation, it migrates with the apparent molecular mass of 90, 60 and 34 kDa corresponding to the single chain, α chain and β chain respectively in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Storage ConditionSamples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -70℃. Store it under sterile conditions at -20℃ to -80℃. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity93% as determined by SDS-PAGE

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Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the human HGF (NP_000592.3) precursor (Met 1-Ser 728) was expressed and purified.

Formulation: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.41. Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Specific concentrations are included in the hardcopy of COA.2. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements.Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.

Reconstitution: A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.

HGF Background Information: Hepatocyte growth factor, also known as HGF, contains 4 kringle domains, 1 PAN domain and 1 peptidase S1 domain. It belongs to the peptidase S1 family, plasminogen subfamily. Hepatocyte growth factor is secreted by mesenchymal cellsas a single inactive polypeptide and is cleaved by serine proteases into a 69-kDa alpha-chain and 34-kDa beta-chain. A disulfide bond between the alpha and beta chains produces the active, heterodimeric molecule. Hepatocyte growth factor regulates cell growth, cell motility, and morphogenesis by activating a tyrosine kinase signaling cascade after binding to the proto-oncogenic c-Met receptor, and acts as a multi-functional cytokine on cells of mainly epithelial origin. Its ability to stimulate mitogenesis, cell motility, and matrix invasion gives it a central role in angiogenesis, tumorogenesis, and tissue regeneration. HGF is a potent mitogen for mature parenchymal hepatocyte cells, seems to be an hepatotrophic factor, and acts as growth factor for a broad spectrum of tissues and cell types. HGF has no detectable protease activity. Defects in hepatocyte growth factor are the cause of deafness autosomal recessive type 39. A form of profound prelingual sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural deafness results from damage to the neural receptors of the inner ear, the nerve pathways to the brain, or the area of the brain that receives sound information.

References:

  • Naldini L, et al. (1991) Scatter factor and hepatocyte growth factor are indistinguishable ligands for the MET receptor. EMBO J. 10(10):2867-78.
  • Comoglio, et al. (1993) Structure, biosynthesis and biochemical properties of the HGF receptor in normal and malignant cells. 65:131-65.
  • Hahn W, et al. (2011) Enhanced cardioprotective effects by coexpression of two isoforms of hepatocyte growth factor from naked plasmid DNA in a rat ischemic heart disease model. The Journal of Gene Medicine. 13(10):549-55.
  • Bottaro DP, et al. (1991) Identification of the hepatocyte growth factor receptor as the c-met proto-oncogene product. Science. 251(4995):802-4.