HGF, CT (Hepatocyte Growth Factor, Scatter Factor, SF, Hepatopoeitin A, HGF, HPTA) (AP)

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. Hepatocyte growth factor is secreted by mesenchymal cells 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. It is secreted as a single inactive polypeptide and is cleaved by serine proteases into a 69-kD alpha-chain and 34-kD beta-chain. A disulfide bond between the alpha and beta chains produces the active, heterodimeric molecule. The protein belongs to the plasminogen subfamily of S1 peptidases but has no detectable protease activity. Alternative splicing of this gene produces multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms. Transcript Variant: This variant encodes the longest isoform. To date, experimental evidence for cleavage of the proprotein into two mature chains has been shown only for isoform 1.\n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilutions:\nELISA: 1:1000\nWestern Blot: 1:100-1:500\nImmunohistochemistry: 1:50-1:100\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Do not freeze alkaline phosphatase conjugates which could result in a substantial loss of enzymatic activity. Light sensitive. Aliquots are stable for 6 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

H2005-08A-AP

Size

200ul

Applications

ELISA, IHC, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2. Contains ~0.09% sodium azide. Conjugated to Alkaline Phosphatase.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1.Ryugo, M., et al., Transplantation 78(8):1153-1158 (2004). 2.Lyon, M., et al., J. Biol. Chem. 279(42):43560-43567 (2004). 3.He, Y., et al., World J. Gastroenterol. 10(19):2827-2830 (2004). 4.Tjin, E.P., et al., Blood 104(7):2172-2175 (2004). 5.Matsuda-Hashii, Y., et al., Exp. Hematol. 32(10):955-961 (2004).

Additional Info

Recognizes human HGF.