Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) is a multifunctional growth factor which regulates both cell growth and cell motility. It exerts a strong mitogenic effect on hepatocytes and primary epithelial cells. HGF synergizes with Interleukin-3and GM-CSFto stimulate colony formation of hematopoietic progenitor cells in vitro and may, therefore, also modulate hematopoiesis.
Synonyms
Scatter Factor (SF), Hepatopoietin (HPTA), HGF, HGFB, F-TCF, pHGF.
Source
Pig Liver.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
The sterile protein powder is lyophilized with no additives.
Purity
Greater than 98.0% as determined by(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Lyophilized form stable at room temperature
for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated
below -20oC .Upon reconstitution, should be stored at 4oC
between 2-7 daysand for future use below -20oC.
