Full name: HGF activator

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: HGFA

Summary: This gene encodes a member of the peptidase S1 protein family. The encoded protein is first synthesized as an inactive single-chain precursor before being activated to a heterodimeric form by endoproteolytic processing. It acts as serine protease that converts hepatocyte growth factor to the active form. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014]

Expression: Restricted expression toward liver (RPKM 27.9)

Gene size: 8482bp

Exon count: 16