Stem Cell Factor

**Definition:** A hematopoietic growth factor and the ligand of the cell surface c-kit protein (PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEINS C-KIT). It is expressed during embryogenesis and is a growth factor for a number of cell types including the MAST CELLS and the MELANOCYTES in addition to the HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.374.410.800 - D12.776.467.374.410.800 - D23.529.374.410.800

**Synonyms:** - kit Ligand - Mast Cell Growth Factor - Steel Factor - c-kit Ligand