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.
Stem Cell Factor has been studied across 19 research domains including 🔬 Oncology, 🔬 Inflammation, ✨ Skin & Hair, 🛡️ Immunity, 🧬 Hormones. The primary research focus is 🔬 Oncology with 24% of studies addressing this area.
This evidence profile for Stem Cell Factor is generated deterministically from 300 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.
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