FLT3LG


Fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand is a protein which in humans is encoded by the FLT3LG gene.
Flt3 ligand is a hematopoietic four helical bundle cytokine. It is structurally homologous to stem cell factor and colony stimulating factor 1. In synergy with other growth factors, Flt3 ligand stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of various blood cell progenitors. For example, it is a major growth factor stimulating the growth of dendritic cells.