HGF Activator/HGFA Protein, Human, Recombinant (His Tag)

• 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. Besides, the HGFA zymogen acquires a strong affinity upon activation and thus may ensure the local action in tissue regeneration in the 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.

• Synonyms:

  HGFA Protein, Human; MGC138395 Protein, Human; MGC138397 Protein, Human; RP11-529E10.2 Protein, Human

• Expression System:

  HEK293 Cells

• Tag:

  C-His

• Field of Research:

  Serine Proteases and Regulators

• Endotoxin:

  < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

• Purity:

  > 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE.

• Activity:

  At Leading Biology, the biological activity of a recombinant protein is routinely measured using a bioassay, e.g. chemotaxis or cell proliferation assay, enzyme assay, or a functional ELISA. When a recombinant protein is an enzyme, specific activity is derived from an enzymatic assay. Each enzyme is tested for potency by cleavage of a substrate. We are in the process of updating the biological activity data. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team.

• Form:

  Lyophilized

• Buffer:

  Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.

• Function:

  Enzyme Proteins, Protease proteins

• Molecular Weight:

  The recombinant human HGF activator consists of 631 amino acids and has a predicted molecular mass of 68.2 kDa. As a result of proteolysis or autocatalysis and glycosylation, it migrates as four bands (34, 37, 65, 105 kDa) in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, corresponding to the active long chain, uncleaved single chain (long chain + short chain), pro doamin and the full-length pro form of HGFA respectively.

• Storage Conditions:

  In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid. They are shipped out with blue ice unless customers require otherwise. Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

• Symbol:

  HGFAC

• Species:

  Human

• Protein ID:

  NP_001519.1

• Overview:

  A DNA sequence encoding the human HGF activator precursor (NP_001519.1) (Met 1-Ser 655) was expressed with a fused polyhistidine-tag at the C-terminus.

• AA Sequence:

  Met1-Ser655

• Protein ID Link:

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/protein/NP_001519.1