hepatocyte growth factor   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 4949

Abbreviated name: HGF
Synonyms: hepapoietin A | scatter factor (SF)
Compound class: Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat
Comment: The active peptide is a heterodimer comprising an alpha chain and a beta chain that are cleaved from the same precursor polypeptide. The subunits are linked by a disulphide bond.
Species: Human
Natural/Endogenous Targets
Target
MET proto-oncogene, receptor tyrosine kinase
Selectivity at catalytic receptors
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Target Sp. Type Action Value Parameter Concentration range (M) Reference
MET proto-oncogene, receptor tyrosine kinase Ligand is endogenous in the given species Hs None - - - -
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Other ligands which bind to or alter the activity of this ligand
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Ligand Sp. Type Action Value Parameter Concentration range (M) Reference
rilotumumab Peptide Primary target of this compound Hs Antibody Binding 9.7 – 10.3 pKd - 1
⤷ pKd 9.7 – 10.3 (Kd 2.2x10-10 – 5.4x10-11 M) [1]
Description: Dissociation equilibrium constant calculated using two different assay methods (kinetic vs. equilibrium/solution)