Recombinant Human HGFA Protein (His Tag)

Cat. No : CDRP-00127

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Target Information
Target Name	HGFA
Synonyms	HGFA; MGC138395; MGC138397; RP11-529E10.2
UniProt ID	P01019
Accession	NP_001519.1

Product Details
Expression Host	HEK293 Cells
Species	Human
Tag	C-His
Molar Mass	68.2 kDa
Sequence	Met 1-Pro 250 & Trp 17-Trp 443

Background
HGF activator (HGFA) is a serum-derived serine protease and belongs to the peptidase family S1. HGFA is responsible for the conversion of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), from the inactive single-chain precursor to the active heterodimeric form, which is a potent mitogen, motogen, and morphogen for liver cells, epithelial cells, and endothelial cells. HGFA is synthesized and secreted by the liver and circulates in the plasma as an inactive single-chain zymogen in normal states. The zymogen is cleaved by thrombin or thermolysin through the endoproteolytic process and forms an active heterodimer linked by a disulfide bond. In turn, the active protease can be inhibited by HGFA inhibitors (HAIs) including HAI-1 and HAI-2. In addition, the HGFA zymogen acquires a strong affinity upon activation and thus may ensure the local action in tissue regeneration in liver, kidney and skin. It has been reported that activation of HGF is a critical limiting step in the HGF/SF-induced signaling pathway mediated by Met, and accordingly, aberrant expression of HGFA is implicated in tumorigenesis and progression.

Background

HGF activator (HGFA) is a serum-derived serine protease and belongs to the peptidase family S1. HGFA is responsible for the conversion of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), from the inactive single-chain precursor to the active heterodimeric form, which is a potent mitogen, motogen, and morphogen for liver cells, epithelial cells, and endothelial cells. HGFA is synthesized and secreted by the liver and circulates in the plasma as an inactive single-chain zymogen in normal states. The zymogen is cleaved by thrombin or thermolysin through the endoproteolytic process and forms an active heterodimer linked by a disulfide bond. In turn, the active protease can be inhibited by HGFA inhibitors (HAIs) including HAI-1 and HAI-2. In addition, the HGFA zymogen acquires a strong affinity upon activation and thus may ensure the local action in tissue regeneration in liver, kidney and skin. It has been reported that activation of HGF is a critical limiting step in the HGF/SF-induced signaling pathway mediated by Met, and accordingly, aberrant expression of HGFA is implicated in tumorigenesis and progression.

Properties
Purity	>95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Formulation	Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH7.4.
Reconstitution	Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
Shipping	This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Storage	Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80 °C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8 °C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20 °C for 3 months.

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