Under normal physiological conditions, the hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and its receptor,
the MET transmembrane tyrosine kinase (cMET), are involved in embryogenesis …

Background Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a multifunctional factor implicated in tissue
regeneration, wound healing, and angiogenesis. Circulating HGF is reportedly elevated …

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a potent mitogen for mature hepatocytes in primary culture,
was first found in sera of partial hepatectomized rats and seems to be a hepatotrophic factor …

Hepatic fibrosis/cirrhosis is a common hepatic disease characterized by the hyper-ac-
cumulation of connective tissue components, and hepatic necrosis. Chronic alcohol inges …

Hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor c-met signaling pathway is of central importance
during development as well as in tumorigenesis. Because homozygous null mice for either …

Abstract CD95 (APO‐1/Fas)‐mediated apoptosis of hepatocytes plays a central role in the
pathophysiology of various human liver diseases. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) was …

Liver cancer is the sixth most prevalent form of cancer worldwide and the third leading cause
of cancer-related death [1]. Chronic hepatitis due to excessive alcohol intake, autoimmune …

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a most potent factor for mature parenchymal hepatocytes
in primary culture and may act as a trigger for liver regeneration. We purified HGF from rat …

Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) stimulates liver regeneration and has the potential to be a
therapeutic agent for fatal liver diseases, including fulminant hepatic failure and liver …

Abstract c‐Met, a high‐affinity receptor for hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), plays a critical
role in cancer growth, invasion, and metastasis. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients …