This gene encodes the human homolog of the proto-oncogene c-kit. C-kit was first identified as the cellular homolog of the feline sarcoma viral oncogene v-kit. This protein is a type 3 transmembrane receptor for MGF (mast cell growth factor, also known as stem cell factor). Mutations in this gene are associated with gastrointestinal stromal tumors, mast cell disease, acute myelogenous lukemia, and piebaldism. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
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Expression restricted in 2 cancer type(s)
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Gscore (Amp):
0.13
Gscore (Del):
0.00
Recurrently amplified in 1 cancer type(s)
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Mscore:
0.66 (Driver)
Recurrently mutated in 2 cancer type(s)
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Total fusion occurrence:
7
Fusions detected in 5 cancer type(s)
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RNAi: STRONGLY SELECTIVE
Functional class:
Kinase (protein kinase)
JensenLab PubMed score:
6371.89 (Percentile rank: 99.45%)
PubTator score:
3954.07 (Percentile rank: 99.24%)
Target development/druggability level:
TclinThese targets have activities in DrugCentral (ie. approved drugs) with known mechanism of action.
Tractability (small molecule):
Clinical PrecedenceTargets with drugs in phase II or above; Pre-clinical targets
Tractability (antibody):
Predicted Tractable - High confidenceTargets located in the plasma membrane; Targets with GO cell component terms plasma membrane or secreted
