کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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2093258 | 1081949 | 2016 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Transient Expression of WNT2 Promotes Somatic Cell Reprogramming by Inducing β-Catenin Nuclear Accumulation Transient Expression of WNT2 Promotes Somatic Cell Reprogramming by Inducing β-Catenin Nuclear Accumulation](/preview/png/2093258.png)
• Nuclear accumulation of β-catenin occurs in the early stage of MEF reprogramming
• Wnt2 expression is transiently increased during MEF reprogramming
• WNT2 promotes both the β-catenin nuclear accumulation and the reprogramming process
• Nuclear accumulation of β-catenin is important for MEF reprogramming
SummaryTreatment with several Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway regulators can change the cellular reprogramming efficiency; however, the dynamics and role of endogenous Wnt/β-catenin signaling in reprogramming remain largely unanswered. Here we identify the upregulation of WNT2 and subsequent β-catenin nuclear accumulation as key events in reprogramming. Transient nuclear accumulation of β-catenin occurs early in MEF reprogramming. Wnt2 is strongly expressed in the early stage of reprogramming. Wnt2 knockdown suppresses the nuclear accumulation of β-catenin and reduces the reprogramming efficiency. WNT2 overexpression promotes β-catenin nuclear accumulation and enhances the reprogramming efficiency. WNT2 contributes to the promotion of cell proliferation. Experiments with several drugs that control the Wnt pathway also indicate the importance of β-catenin nuclear accumulation in reprogramming. Our findings reveal the role of WNT2/β-catenin signaling in reprogramming.
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Journal: - Volume 6, Issue 6, 14 June 2016, Pages 834–843