The kitlg protein is a signaling molecule that functions as a ligand for the kit receptor tyrosine kinase. it is involved in the development and migration of melanocytes and primordial germ cells. expr...[+]

The kitlg protein is a signaling molecule that functions as a ligand for the kit receptor tyrosine kinase. it is involved in the development and migration of melanocytes and primordial germ cells. expression is found in the lateral plate mesoderm, head mesenchyme, branchial arches, otic vesicle, pronephros, and flank epidermal stripes during embryogenesis. [-]

             autosomal dominant nonsyndromic deafness 69
             familial progressive hyperpigmentation with or without hypopigmentation

          DEAFNESS, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT 69; DFNA69
          HYPERPIGMENTATION WITH OR WITHOUT HYPOPIGMENTATION, FAMILIAL PROGRESSIVE; FPHH

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