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HGF, Human

Recombinant human Hepatocyte Growth Factor (rhHGF) is produced in CHO cells and consists of two polypeptide chains (α-chain and β-chain) held by a single disulfide bond resulting in the formation of a biologically active heterodimer. The α-chain consists of 463 amino acid residues and four kringle domains. The β-chain consists of 234 amino acid residues. A fully biologically active molecule, rhHGF has a molecular mass of around 88-90 kDa analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE and is obtained by chromatographic techniques at GenScript.
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Product Introduction
Species Human
Protein Construction
HGF (Gln32-Ser728)
Accession # P14210
Purity > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin Level < 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method
Biological Activity ED50 < 10.0 ng/ml, measured in a cell proliferation assay using 4MBr5 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 105 units/mg.
Expression System CHO
Apparent Molecular Weight 88~90 kDa (single chain), 59~61 kDa (alpha chain), 30~34 kDa (beta chain), on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Formulation Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.
Reconstitution It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in ddH₂O or PBS up to 100 μg/ml.
Storage & Stability Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Background
Target Background Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF),also known as hepatopoietin-A and scatter factor, is a pleiotropic mitogen belonging to the peptidase S1 family (plasminogen subfamily). It is produced by mesenchymal cells and acts on epithelial cells, endothelial cells and haemopoietic progenitor cells. HGF binds to the proto-oncogenic c-Met receptor to activate a tyrosine kinase signaling cascade. It regulates cell growth, motility and morphogenesis, thus it plays a pivotal role in angiogenesis, tumorogenesis and tissue regeneration.
Synonyms HGF; DFNB39; F-TCF; HGFB; HPTA; SF; hepatocyte growth factor

For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.