Description
Human Hepatocyte Growth Factor is also known as Scatter Factor and Hepatopoeitin A. HGF is a potent mitogen for mature parenchymal hepatocyte cells and acts as a growth factor for a broad spectrum of tissues and cell types. Recombinant human HGF is an 80 kDa disulfide-linked heterodimeric protein consisting of the alpha chain (463 amino acids) and the beta chain (234 amino acids).
Product Specific Information
Reconstitution: We recommend a quick spin followed by reconstitution in water to a concentration of 0.5 mg/ml.
Storage: This solution can then be diluted into other buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or stored at 20°C for future use.
| PROPERTIES | |
|---|---|
| Species | Human |
| Expression System | High-5, Insect Cells |
| Molecular Weight | 80 kDa |
| Full Length | 463 amino acids |
| Purity |
≥98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC Analyses |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Endotoxin | <1 EU/µg |
| Activity | The ED50 was determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of monkey 4MBr-5 cells and was found to be in the range of 20.0-40.0 ng/ml |
| Storage | -20°C |
