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Stem Cell Factor

Known as: stem cell factor (SCF), Stem Cell Factor [Chemical/Ingredient], c kit Ligand 
A hematopoietic growth factor and the ligand of the cell surface c-kit protein (PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEINS C-KIT). It is expressed during embryogenesis… 
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Hematopoietic Cell Growth Factorscytokine
IL3 geneIn BloodInterleukin-3KITLG gene

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Kit Ligand, humanancestimhematopoietic stem cell-chemotactic factorkitlga protein, zebrafish

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2015
2015
Stem cell factor is essential for preserving NOD/SCID reconstitution capacity of ex vivo expanded cord blood CD34+ cells
Stem cell factor (SCF) is essential in the haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) niche, and is therefore used extensively in… 
2010
2010
Conditions for the differentiation of melanocyte- precursor cells from human cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells
The loss of skin pigmentation can induce compromised cutaneous immunity, which can result in conditions such as vitiligo. In this… 
2006
2006
In vitro stem cell expansion: Stepping closer towards self-renewal
A recently published study by Zhang et al. in Nature Medicine brings forward a new class of molecules serving as ex vivo… 
2005
2005
Gene expression profiling of normal hematopoietic progenitor cells under treatment with imatinib in vitro
Gene expression profiling of normal hematopoietic progenitor cells under treatment with imatinib in vitro 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Measurement of KIT ligand/stem cell factor: clinical and biochemical significance.
Stem cell factor (SCF) and its receptor KIT play an important role in various biologic phases, such as hematopoiesis… 
1994
1994
Inhibition of stem cell factor dependent formation of human mast cells by interleukin-3 and interleukin-4.
In murines, interleukins (IL) 3, 4, 9, and 10, nerve growth factor, and stem cell factor induce or promote growth and… 
1993
1993
Synergism between serum factor(s) and erythropoietin in inducing murine megakaryocyte colony formation: the synergistic factor in serum is distinct from interleukin-11 and stem cell factor (c-kit…
To the Editor: et al’ reported that IL-11 synergized with IL-3 in supporting murine MK colony growth. Moreover, Avraham et ai4… 
1992
1992
Kit ligand improves in vitro erythropoiesis in myelodysplastic syndrome.
Erythropoiesis in response to erythropoietin (Epo) in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in vitro and in vivo is severely impaired… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
The interleukin network and lymphoid development.
Lymphoid development differs sharply between the primary and secondary lymphoid organs. In the former, lymphocytes arise from… 
1983
1983
Characterization of mast cell precursors by physical means: dissociation from T cells and T cell precursors.
Murine bone marrow precursors (MCP) differentiate into mast cells and proliferate in response to mast cell growth factor (MCGF…