Description
Recombinant human SCF (stem cell factor) can stimulate growth and activation of mast cells, as well as expansion of hematopoietic stem cells and myeloid, erythroid, or lymphoid progenitors. The c-Kit receptor transmits the SCF signal, which acts at different levels of embryonic and adult hematopoiesis. For successful use in cell culture, differentiation studies, and functional assays, the recombinant protein human SCF has been optimized. :