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hepatocyte growth factor |
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hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a potent mitogen and inducer of hepatocyte proliferation, produced in the liver by cells other than hepatic cells and in many other organs by cells of the mesenchyme. It is also multifunctional and regulates cell growth and motility. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hepatocyte growth factor prevents endotoxin-induced lethal hepatic failure in mice. Moreover, studies showed that GRNOPC1 secretes specific neurotrophic factors, including midkine, hepatocyte growth factor, activin A, transforming growth factor b and brain-derived neurotrophic factor. The protein product of the c-Met oncogene is the tyrosine kinase receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), and Compugen has discovered soluble variants of this receptor. |
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