NCIt definition : Hepatocyte growth factor-like protein (711 aa, 80 kDa) is encoded by the human MST1
gene. This protein plays a role in the positive regulation of both macrophage activation
and ciliary motility.;
NCIt note : Hepatocyte growth factor-like protein resembles S1 family peptidases. It has 4 kringle
domains and an inactive S1 peptidase domain.; Hepatocyte growth factor-like protein is cleaved to form an alpha chain and a beta
chain bridged by disulfide bonds. Hepatocyte growth factor-like protein appears to
be a ligand for the receptor tyrosine kinase, macrophage-stimulating protein receptor
(RON).;