CD117
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Also known as c-kit or KIT receptor. Transmembrane signalling protein with tyrosine kinase activity. Receptor for cytokine stem cell factor (mast cell growth factor).
It is present in normal tissues including:[1]
- haematopoeitic precursors
- mast cells
- interstitial cells of Cajal
- germ cells
- melanocytes.
Abnormal staining can be found in:
- "kit positive" gastrointestinal stromal tumours
- certain haematopoietic malignancies, e.g. chronic myeloid leukaemia
- melanomas
- germ cell tumours, esp. seminoma
Most variants can be inhibited with Imatinib.
