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In vivo activation of met tyrosine kinase by heterodimeric hepatocyte growth factor molecule promotes angiogenesis.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Nov 1995
Silvagno F, Follenzi A, Arese M, Prat M, Giraudo E, Gaudino G, Camussi G, Comoglio P M, Bussolino F
Abstract excerpt
Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a powerful motogen and mitogen for epithelial cells. The factor is a 90-kD heterodimer composed of an alpha chain containing four kringle motifs and a beta chain showing structural homologies with serine proteases. It is, however, devoid of enzymatic activity. Recently, it has been reported that HGF activates migration and proliferation of endothelial cells and is angiogenic. In...
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