%A HU Cheng-lin %T Hepatocyte growth factor and its receptor in multiple myeloma %0 Journal Article %D 2012 %J Journal of International Oncology %R %P 384-386 %V 39 %N 5 %U {https://gjzlx.sdfmu.edu.cn/CN/abstract/article_8791.shtml} %8 2012-05-08 %X Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), a multifunctional cytokine, plays a biological role through acting on the cell surface transmembrane receptor c-Met. The growth, invasion and metastasis of many tumors are associated with the abnormalities of HGFc-Met signaling pathway. Studies found that HGF and its receptor c-Met have close relations with the occurrence, metastasis, invasion and prognosis of multiple myeloma.