HGF wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human HGF wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q21.1 and is approximately 68 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hepatocyte growth factor protein, plays a role in cellular growth, motility and morphogenesis by activating a tyrosine kinase signal transduction. These functions have a profound effect on angiogenesis and tissue regeneration.

**Synonyms:** - DFNB39 - Deafness, Autosomal Recessive 39 Gene - F-TCF - HGFB - HPTA - Hepatocyte Growth Factor (Hepapoietin A; Scatter Factor) Gene - Hepatocyte Growth Factor wt Allele - SF