Browse
Submit Data
Databases
API
Help

Dataset Information

0 Views

0 Connections

0 Citations

0 Reanalyses

0 Downloads

Omics score: 0

Excluding Oct4 from Yamanaka cocktail unleashes the developmental potential of iPSCs

ABSTRACT: Oct4 is widely considered the most important among the four Yamanaka reprogramming factors. Here we show that the combination of Sox2, Klf4, and cMyc (SKM) suffices for reprogramming mouse somatic cells to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Simultaneous induction of Sox2 and cMyc in fibroblasts triggers immediate retroviral silencing, which explains the discrepancy with previous studies that attempted but failed to generate iPSCs without Oct4 using retroviral vectors. SKM induction could partially activate the pluripotency network even in Oct4-knockout fibroblasts. Importantly, reprogramming in the absence of exogenous Oct4 results in greatly improved developmental potential of iPSCs, determined by their ability to give rise to all-iPSC mice in the tetraploid complementation assay. Our data suggest that overexpression of Oct4 during reprogramming leads to off-target gene activation during reprogramming and epigenetic aberrations in resulting iPSCs, and thereby bear major implications for further development and application of iPSC technology.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE137001 | GEO | 2019/11/06

REPOSITORIES: GEO

ACCESS DATA

Json Xml

Similar Datasets

Gene expression from human fibroblasts

Project description:Since the initial discovery that OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 and c-MYC overexpression sufficed for the induction of pluripotency in somatic cells, methodologies replacing the original factors have enhanced our understanding of the reprogramming process. However, unlike in mouse, OCT4 has not been replaced successfully during reprogramming of human cells. Here we report on a strategy to do so. Through a combination of transcriptome and bioinformatic analysis we have identified factors previously characterized as being lineage specifiers that are able to replace OCT4 and SOX2 in the reprogramming of human fibroblasts. Our results show that is possible to replace OCT4 and SOX2 simultaneously with alternative lineage specifiers in the reprogramming of human cells. At a broader level, they also support a model in which counteracting lineage specification networks underlie the induction of pluripotency, We analyzed 3 arrays from human fibroblats; 1 array from 4F iPSC; 1 array from 4F iPSC; 1 array for GATA3SOX2, KLF4 and cMYC iPS; 1 array for GATA3vP16,SOX2VP16, KLF4 and cMYC iPS;1 array for GATA3vP16SOX2VP16, KLF4 and cMYC iPS; 1 array for GATA3vP16SOX2VP16, KLF4 and cMYC iPS; 1 array for hES4;1 array for hES10; 1 arrays for iPS generated with OCT4, ZIC2, ZNF521, ASCL1, HESX1,FOXD5,KLF4 and cMYC; 1 arrays for iPS generated with OCT4, ZIC2, ZNF521, ASCL1, HESX1,FOXD5,KLF4 and cMYC; 1 array for iPS generated with OCT4, SOX1, KLF4 and cMYC;1 array for iPS generated with OCT4, SOX1, KLF4 and cMYC;1 array for iPS generated with OCT4, ZNF521, KLF4 and cMYC: 1 array for iPS generated with OCT4, SOX3, KLF4 and cMYC

2013-12-31 | E-GEOD-48275 | biostudies-arrayexpress

Proteomic analysis of mouse oocytes identifies PRMT7 as reprogramming factor that replaces SOX2 in the induction of pluripotent stem cells

Project description:The inclusion of oocyte factors together with Yamanaka’s previously identified reprogramming factors (OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 with or without cMYC; OSK(M)) may facilitate the reprogramming process that leads to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). We previously applied label-free LC-MS/MS analysis to search for such facilitators of reprogramming (reprogrammome), resulting in a catalog of 28 candidates that are (i) able to robustly access the cell nucleus, and (ii) shared between mature mouse oocytes and pluripotent embryonic stem (ES) cells. In the present study we hypothesized that our 28 reprogrammome candidates would also be (iii) abundant in mature mouse oocytes, (iv) depleted after oocyte-to-embryo transition, and (v) able to potentiate or replace the OSKM factors during iPSC reprogramming. Using LC-MS/MS and isotopic labeling methods we found that the abundance profiles of the 28 proteins was below that of known oocyte-specific and housekeeping proteins. Out of the 28 proteins only arginine methyltransferase 7 (PRMT7) presented a substantially changing profile during mouse embryogenesis and impacted on the conversion of mouse fibroblasts into iPSCs. PRMT7 indeed could very efficiently replace SOX2 in a factor-substitution assay yielding iPSCs. These findings show that proteomics can be used to prioritize the functional analysis of reprogrammome candidates.

2016-05-31 | PXD003093 | Pride

OCT4 and SOX2 Work as Transcriptional Activators in Reprogramming Human Fibroblasts

Project description:SOX2 and OCT4, in conjunction with KLF4 and cMYC, are sufficient to reprogram human fibroblasts to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), but it is unclear if they function as transcriptional activators or as repressors. We now show that, like OCT4, SOX2 functions as a transcriptional activator. We substituted SOX2-VP16 (a strong activator) for wild-type (WT) SOX2, and we saw an increase in the efficiency and rate of reprogramming, whereas the SOX2-HP1 fusion (a strong repressor) eliminated reprogramming. We report that, at an early stage of reprogramming, virtually all DNA-bound OCT4, SOX2, and SOX2-VP16 were embedded in putative enhancers, about half of which were created de novo. Those associated with SOX2-VP16 were, on average, stronger than those bearing WT SOX2. Many newly created putative enhancers were transient, and many transcription factor locations on DNA changed as reprogramming progressed. These results are consistent with the idea that, during reprogramming, there is an intermediate state that is distinct from both parental cells and iPSCs.

2017-08-30 | GSE81900 | GEO

OCT4 and SOX2 Work as Transcriptional Activators in Reprogramming Human Fibroblasts

2017-08-30 | GSE81899 | GEO

Gene expression from neonatal human fibroblasts and MV-derived iPSC clones

Project description:Measles virus vector expressing the 4 reprogramming factors, OCT4, SOX2, KLF4 and cMYC was produced and used to derived iPSC from neonatal human fibroblasts (BJ). We used microarrays to compare the global gene expression in the derived MV-iPSC and compare it to the parental human neonatal fibroblast (BJ) and human embryonic stem cell (GSM551202)

2019-09-26 | GSE122790 | GEO

OCT4 and SOX2 Work as Transcriptional Activators in Reprogramming Human Fibroblasts

Project description:SOX2 and OCT4, in conjunction with KLF4 and cMYC, are sufficient to reprogram human fibroblasts to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), but it is unclear if they function as transcriptional activators or as repressors. We now show that, like OCT4, SOX2 functions as a transcriptional activator. We substituted SOX2-VP16 (a strong activator) for wild-type (WT) SOX2, and we saw an increase in the efficiency and rate of reprogramming, whereas the SOX2-HP1 fusion (a strong repressor) eliminated reprogramming. We report that, at an early stage of reprogramming, virtually all DNA-bound OCT4, SOX2, and SOX2-VP16 were embedded in puta- tive enhancers, about half of which were created de novo. Those associated with SOX2-VP16 were, on average, stronger than those bearing WT SOX2. Many newly created putative enhancers were tran- sient, and many transcription factor locations on DNA changed as reprogramming progressed. These results are consistent with the idea that, during re- programming, there is an intermediate state that is distinct from both parental cells and iPSCs.

2017-08-30 | GSE81891 | GEO

Pluripotency factor-induced lineage conversion involves transient passage through an iPS cell stage

Project description:Brief expression of pluripotency-associated factors such as OCT4, KLF4, SOX2 and c-MYC (OKSM), in combination with differentiation-inducing signals, was reported to trigger transdifferentiation of fibroblasts into alternative cell types. Here, we show that OKSM expression gives rise to both induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and iNSCs under conditions that were previously shown to induce only NSC transdifferentiation. Fibroblast-derived iNSC colonies silenced retroviral transgenes and reactivated silenced X chromosomes, both hallmarks of pluripotent stem cells. Moreover, lineage tracing via an Oct4-CreER labeling system demonstrated that virtually all iNSC colonies originate from cells transiently expressing Oct4, whereas ablation of Oct4-positive cells prevented iNSC formation. Lastly, use of an alternative transdifferentiation cocktail that lacks OCT4 and was reportedly unable to support induced pluripotency, yielded iPSCs and iNSCs carrying the Oct4-CreER-derived lineage label. Together, these data suggest that iNSC generation using OKSM and related reprogramming factors requires passage through a transient iPSC state. 5 samples were anlyzed in total, 2 induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), 1 neural stem cells (NSCs) and 2 induced NSCs (iNSCs)

2015-04-30 | E-GEOD-65951 | biostudies-arrayexpress

OCT6 uniquely replaces OCT4 in inducing human pluripotency

Project description:Somatic cells can be reprogrammed into pluripotent stem cells by the ectopic expression of OCT4, SOX2, KLF4, and c-MYC. Although SOX2, KLF4, and c-MYC (SKM) can be substituted by their respective family members, OCT4 is considered to not be interchangeable with any octamer-binding POU proteins. Through a screening with 102 candidate genes, here we have identified that the POU protein OCT6 (also known as SCIP, TST-1, and POU3F1), in conjunction with SKM, is capable of functionally replacing OCT4 and inducing pluripotency. OCT6-mediated reprogramming works with any human cell type, but not with mouse cells. The reprogramming process involving OCT6 is relatively inefficient and slow. This is mainly due to either inefficient formation of OCT6-SOX2 heterodimers onto canonical SOX-OCT sites or lower transactivation activity of OCT6. We demonstrate that modulating either the DNA-binding propensity or the transactivation activity of OCT6 enhances iPSC generation to the efficiency of OCT4. These results thus provide the first evidence that a POU factor other than OCT4 can induce human pluripotency.

2019-01-17 | GSE93706 | GEO

Establishing and improving retroviral episome transfer of transcription factors to achieve cell fate conversion and reprogramming

Project description:Gene transfer of distinct cocktails of transcription factors enables the targeted modification of cell fate. Reprogramming somatic cells to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) via ectopic expression of the transcription factors Oct4, Sox2, Klf4 and c-Myc allows creation of pluripotent cells with the potential to differentiate into any cell type of the body. To achieve a high degree of biosafety for future application of converted cells, technologies are required to express the required transcription factors without affecting the target cell genome. Retroviral vectors are widely employed gene transfer vehicles and can be converted into transient gene delivery vehicles by mutation of the viral integrase, thus avoiding risks associated with retroviral integration. We improved the retroviral episome transfer system by identifying the most suitable vector architecture, by enhancing episomal expression and by tuning the activity of the transcription factor Oct4. Repeated episomal transductions allowed establishment of stable, fully reversible expression levels over time. Providing proof-of-principle in the reprogramming context, we were able to generate human iPSCs following retroviral episomal transfer of Oct4 in fibroblasts stably expressing Klf4, Sox2 and c-Myc, with a high percentage of clones not carrying residually integrated vector copies. RNA obtained from human embryonic stem cells, fibroblasts and induced pluripotent stem cell lines reprogrammed with the mentioned reprogramming protocol

2015-05-06 | E-GEOD-57378 | biostudies-arrayexpress

Dual inhibition of G9a and DNMT1 Enhances Cell Reprogramming Promoting Induction of Mesenchymal-to-Epithelial Transition and Facilitating Transcription Factor Engagement in the Genome.

Project description:The combination of defined factors with small molecules targeting epigenetic factors is a strategy that has been shown to enhance optimal derivation of human iPSCs and could be used for therapeutic and regenerative medicine applications. In this study, we showed that a new first-in-class dual G9a/DNMT inhibitor CM272 compound improves the standard four-factor reprogramming efficiency of human fibroblast. The use of CM272 facilitates the generation of iPSC with only two factors, OCT4 and SOX2, allowing the removal of potentially oncogenic factors such as cMYC or KLF4. Taking a closer look at the early events occurring during cell reprogramming we demonstrated that treatment with our G9a/DNMT dual inhibitor induces heterochromatin relaxation, facilitates the engagement of OCT4 and SOX2 transcription factors to the genome and promotes mesenchymal to epithelial transition during cell reprogramming. Thus, the use of this new G9a/DNMT dual inhibitor compound may represent an interesting alternative for improving cell reprogramming.

2018-01-22 | GSE95307 | GEO

OmicsDI is part of the ELIXIR infrastructure

OmicsDI is an Elixir interoperability service. Learn more ›

OmicsDI Databases

PRIDE
PeptideAtlas
MassIVE
JPOST Repository
Physiome Model Repository

EGA
EVA
ENA
LINCS
PAXDB
Cell Collective

MetaboLights
Metabolomics Workbench
MetabolomeExpress
GNPS
BioModels
FAIRDOMHub

ArrayExpress
dbGaP
ExpressionAtlas
GEO
NODE

Information

Databases
Help
API
Contact us
Code on GitHub
Terms of use
Submit Data