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Wang SH, Hao J, Zhang C, Duan FF, Chiu YT, Shi M, Huang X, Yang J, Cao H, Wang Y. KLF17 promotes human naive pluripotency through repressing MAPK3 and ZIC2. SCIENCE CHINA. LIFE SCIENCES 2022; 65:1985-1997. [PMID: 35391627 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-021-2076-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The pluripotent state of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) is regulated by a sophisticated network of transcription factors. High expression of KLF17 has recently been identified as a hallmark of naive state of human ESCs (hESCs). However, the functional role of KLF17 in naive state is not clear. Here, by employing various gain and loss-of-function approaches, we demonstrate that KLF17 is essential for the maintenance of naive state and promotes the primed to naive state transition in hESCs. Mechanistically, we identify MAPK3 and ZIC2 as two direct targets repressed by KLF17. Overexpression of MAPK3 or ZIC2 partially blocks KLF17 from promoting the naive pluripotency. Furthermore, we find that human and mouse homologs of KLF17 retain conserved functions in promoting naive pluripotency of both species. Finally, we show that Klf17 may be essential for early embryo development in mouse. These findings demonstrate the important and conserved function of KLF17 in promoting naive pluripotency and reveal two essential transcriptional targets of KLF17 that underlie its function.
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Affiliation(s)
- Shao-Hua Wang
- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia Center for Human Development, Columbia Stem Cell Initiative, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Columbia Center for Human Development, Columbia Stem Cell Initiative, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, College of Future Technology, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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An introduction to the themed issue on RNA biology in China. Essays Biochem 2021; 64:863-866. [PMID: 33284952 DOI: 10.1042/ebc20200031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The year 2019 marked the fortieth anniversary of the Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (CSBMB), whose mission is to promote biomolecular research and education in China. The last 40 years have witnessed tremendous growth and achievements in biomolecular research by Chinese scientists and Essays in Biochemistry is delighted to publish this themed issue that focuses on exciting areas within RNA biology, with each review contributed by key experts from China.
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