ZGLP1 is a determinant for the oogenic fate in mice.
Science
; 367(6482)2020 03 06.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32054698
ABSTRACT
Sex determination of germ cells is vital to creating the sexual dichotomy of germ cell development, thereby ensuring sexual reproduction. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we show that ZGLP1, a conserved transcriptional regulator with GATA-like zinc fingers, determines the oogenic fate in mice. ZGLP1 acts downstream of bone morphogenetic protein, but not retinoic acid (RA), and is essential for the oogenic program and meiotic entry. ZGLP1 overexpression induces differentiation of in vitro primordial germ cell-like cells (PGCLCs) into fetal oocytes by activating the oogenic programs repressed by Polycomb activities, whereas RA signaling contributes to oogenic program maturation and PGC program repression. Our findings elucidate the mechanism for mammalian oogenic fate determination, providing a foundation for promoting in vitro gametogenesis and reproductive medicine.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Oócitos
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Oogênese
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Proteínas Repressoras
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Diferenciação Sexual
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Fatores de Transcrição
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Regulação da Expressão Gênica no Desenvolvimento
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article