SOX2 transcription factor binding and function.
Development
; 149(14)2022 07 15.
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| ID: mdl-35861233
ABSTRACT
The transcription factor SOX2 is a vital regulator of stem cell activity in various developing and adult tissues. Mounting evidence has demonstrated the importance of SOX2 in regulating the induction and maintenance of stemness as well as in controlling cell proliferation, lineage decisions and differentiation. Recent studies have revealed that the ability of SOX2 to regulate these stem cell features involves its function as a pioneer factor, with the capacity to target nucleosomal DNA, modulate chromatin accessibility and prepare silent genes for subsequent activation. Moreover, although SOX2 binds to similar DNA motifs in different stem cells, its multifaceted and cell type-specific functions are reliant on context-dependent features. These cell type-specific properties include variations in partner factor availability and SOX2 protein expression levels. In this Primer, we discuss recent findings that have increased our understanding of how SOX2 executes its versatile functions as a master regulator of stem cell activities.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Nucleosomas
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Factores de Transcripción SOXB1
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Development
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
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EMBRIOLOGIA
Año:
2022
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Article
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Suecia