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GlossaryStem Cell Factor (Kit Ligand)

protein crucial for stem cell survival and differentiation

Stem Cell Factor (SCF), also known as Kit Ligand, is a protein that plays a crucial role in the survival, proliferation, and differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells, which are the cells responsible for forming blood. SCF binds to the c-Kit receptor on the surface of these stem cells, activating signaling pathways that are essential for their function and maintenance. This factor is also important in other biological processes, including pigmentation, fertility, and the development of certain cell types in the immune system.

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research Hair Follicle Stem Cells Maintain the Differentiation Refractory Niche for Co-Occupant Melanocyte Stem Cells by Regulating Retinoid Metabolic Process

January 2019 in “Social Science Research Network”

Hair follicle stem cells prevent melanocyte stem cells from differentiating by controlling retinoic acid levels.

research Engineering a New Mouse Model for Vitiligo

5 citations, June 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

A new mouse model for vitiligo helps study immune responses and potential treatments.

research Hair Repigmentation as a Melanoma Warning Sign

March 2023 in “Cutis”

Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.

research Comparative Genome Analyses Reveal the Unique Genetic Composition and Selection Signals Underlying the Phenotypic Characteristics of Three Chinese Domestic Goat Breeds

30 citations, November 2019 in “Genetics selection evolution”

Chinese domestic goats have unique genetic traits due to domestication and geographic isolation.

research Pigmentation of Regenerated Hairs After Wounding

16 citations, July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.

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