From white spots to stem cells: the role of the Kit receptor in mammalian development

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Abstract

The Kit tyrosine kinase membrane receptor is essential for melanogenesis, gametogenesis and hematopoiesis during embryonic development and postnatal life. This review summarizes the genetic evidence implicating Kit and its ligand, Steel factor, in the control of stem cell proliferation, migration and survival, with emphasis on mutations in the human and mouse genes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)285-290
Number of pages6
JournalTrends in Genetics
Volume9
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1993

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics

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