About The Medical Condition CD117 Antigen

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CD117 Antigen

CD117 Antigen Medical Condition Defined & Explained
CD117 Antigen Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition CD117 Antigen?

A protein-tyrosine kinase receptor that is specific for STEM CELL FACTOR. This interaction is crucial for the development of hematopoietic, gonadal, and pigment stem cells. Genetic mutations that disrupt the expression of PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEIN C-KIT are associated with PIEBALDISM, while overexpression or constitutive activation of the c-kit protein-tyrosine kinase is associated with tumorigenesis. EC 2.7.11.-.

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