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Hepatocyte Growth Factor

Definition: Multifunctional growth factor which regulates both cell growth and cell motility. It exerts a strong mitogenic effect on hepatocytes and primary epithelial cells. Its receptor is PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEIN C-MET.
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 67256-21-7
Previously Indexed: Blood Proteins (1984-1991),Growth Substances (1992)

Hepatocyte Growth Factor Definitions and Terms

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