Anti-MSP/MST1 antibody

Supplementary info

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Activity summary

MSP/MST1 also known as macrophage stimulating protein is a serine protease family protein with a molecular mass of approximately 80 kDa. It expresses in various tissues with significant presence in liver tissue. MST1 is a precursor protein that undergoes proteolytic cleavage to become its active form. MSP protein plays an important role in signaling processes acting as a ligand for the RON receptor tyrosine kinase triggering downstream effects in various cellular systems.

Biological function summary

MSP protein contributes to numerous cellular events including migration differentiation and survival. It forms a complex with the RON receptor facilitating cell signaling cascades that influence these processes. MSP is key in the regulation of immune responses and tissue remodeling which makes it significant in inflammation and wound healing contexts. It influences macrophage activity promoting their ability to clear pathogens and repair tissues.

Pathways

MSP protein is integral to the HGF/MET signaling pathway and the related MSP/RON pathway. These pathways are involved in cellular growth motility and morphogenesis with a notable impact on epithelial cellular dynamics. MST1 through its interaction with RON influences c-Met and related pathways that intertwine with cell cycle regulation. The crosstalk with hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) can further elucidate the sophisticated regulation of cellular functions where MSP plays a role.

Associated diseases and disorders

MSP protein has been implicated in cancer progression and inflammatory diseases. It associates closely with the progression of certain carcinomas through its interaction with the RON receptor influencing tumor proliferation and metastasis. Additionally the dysregulation of MSP is associated with chronic inflammatory conditions linking it to key pathway proteins such as HGF. The therapeutic targeting of MSP might offer insights into anticancer and anti-inflammatory treatment strategies.