HGF
Reactivity: Human
WB, ELISA
Host: Mouse
Polyclonal
unconjugated
Application Notes
WB: 0.2-1 µg/mL Optimal conditions should be determined by the investigator.
Restrictions
For Research Use only
Format
Lyophilized
Concentration
Lot specific
Buffer
Lyophilized powder. Add 50 µL of distilled water. Final antibody concentration is 1 mg/mL in PBS buffer.
Handling Advice
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Storage
4 °C/-20 °C
Storage Comment
Store at 4 °C, following reconstitution, aliquot and store at -20 °C.
Target
HGF
(Hepatocyte Growth Factor (Hepapoietin A, Scatter Factor) (HGF))
Alternative Name
HGF
Background
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-kDa alpha-chain and 34-kDa 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. Synonyms: Polyclonal HGF antibody, Anti-HGF antibody, hepatocyte growth factor, hepapoietin A, scatter factor antibody, F-TCF antibody, HGFB antibody, HPTA antibody, SF antibody.