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In vivo Reprogramming of Adult Somatic Cells to Pluripotency by Overexpression of Yamanaka Factors
Published on: December 17, 2013
[Pluripotency and induced nuclear reprogramming in vertebrates: new perspectives]
Pierluigi Scerbo1, Laurent Coen2
1Institut de Biologie du Développement de Marseille Luminy, CNRS UMR 7288, case 907, campus de Luminy, 13009 Marseille, France - Département Régulations, Développement et Diversité Moléculaire, CNRS UMR 7221, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle (MNHN), CP No. 32, 7 rue Cuvier, 75231 Paris Cedex 5, France.
Pluripotency, the ability of cells to become any cell type, is crucial in development. This review explores molecular regulation, evolution, and clinical applications of pluripotent stem cells, including in vivo reprogramming.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Biology
- Stem Cell Biology
- Evolutionary Biology
Context:
- Pluripotency is a transient developmental state enabling cells to differentiate into all organismal cell types.
- Mammalian embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are key models for studying pluripotency establishment and maintenance.
- Understanding cell fate transitions is vital for regenerative medicine.
Purpose:
- To review recent advances in understanding pluripotency.
- To detail molecular regulators and their evolutionary conservation.
- To highlight applications of pluripotent cells and reprogramming techniques.
Summary:
- This review covers pluripotency, molecular mechanisms, and evolutionary aspects of cell differentiation.
- It discusses in vitro and in vivo reprogramming, including somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT).
- Xenopus in vivo reprogramming research offers insights into cell plasticity and tissue regeneration.
Impact:
- Advances understanding of cell plasticity and differentiation.
- Informs fundamental research on developmental processes.
- Encourages novel clinical strategies for in situ tissue regeneration.
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