Gene Symbol | KITLG |
Entrez Gene ID | 4254 |
Full Name | KIT ligand |
Synonyms | DCUA,DFNA69,FPH2,FPHH,KL-1,Kitl,MGF,SCF,SF,SHEP7,SLF |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes the ligand of the tyrosine-kinase receptor encoded by the KIT locus. This ligand is a pleiotropic factor that acts in utero in germ cell and neural cell development, and hematopoiesis, all believed to reflect a role in cell migration. In adults, it functions pleiotropically, while mostly noted for its continued requirement in hematopoiesis. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | [Skin/hair/eye pigmentation 7, blond/brown hair], 611664 (3); Hyperpigmentation with or without hypopigmentation, 145250 (3); Deafness, autosomal dominant 69, unilateral or asymmetric, 616697 (3) |