Term Name:	stem cell factor receptor activity
Synonyms:	KIT, KIT ligand receptor activity, KL receptor activity, SCF receptor activity
Definition:	Combining with stem cell factor (SCF) receptor ligand and transmitting the signal from one side of the membrane to the other to initiate a change in cell activity by catalysis of the reaction: ATP + a protein-L-tyrosine = ADP + a protein-L-tyrosine phosphate. Stem cell factor is a cytokine that stimulates mast cell growth and differentiation.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0005020]    QuickGO    AmiGO