Activation of Hepatocyte Growth Factor by two Homologous Proteases, Blood-Coagulation Factor XIIa and Hepatocyte Growth Factor Activator

Hepatocyte growth factor is a potent angiogenic factor which stimulates endothelial cell motility and growth.

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Identification of a fibroblast-derived epithelial morphogen as hepatocyte growth factor

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Scatter factor/hepatocyte growth factor and its receptor, the c-met tyrosine kinase, can mediate a signal exchange between mesenchyme and epithelia during mouse development.

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Scatter factor induces blood vessel formation in vivo.

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Purification and partial characterization of hepatocyte growth factor from plasma of a patient with fulminant hepatic failure.

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