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Kdm2b promotes induced pluripotent stem cell generation by facilitating gene activation early in reprogramming.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22522173     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Transcription-factor-directed reprogramming from somatic cells to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) is by nature an epigenetic process of cell fate change. Previous studies have demonstrated that this inefficient process can be facilitated by the inclusion of additional factors. To gain insight into the reprogramming mechanism, we aimed to identify epigenetic enzymes capable of promoting iPSC generation. Here we show that Kdm2b, a histone H3 Lys 36 dimethyl (H3K36me2)-specific demethylase, has the capacity to promote iPSC generation. This capacity depends on its demethylase and DNA-binding activities, but is largely independent of its role in antagonizing senescence. Kdm2b functions at the beginning of the reprogramming process and enhances activation of early responsive genes in reprogramming. Kdm2b contributes to gene activation by binding to and demethylating the gene promoters. Our studies not only identify an important epigenetic factor for iPSC generation, but also reveal the molecular mechanism underlying how Kdm2b contributes to reprogramming.
Authors:
Gaoyang Liang; Jin He; Yi Zhang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2012-04-22
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nature cell biology     Volume:  14     ISSN:  1476-4679     ISO Abbreviation:  Nat. Cell Biol.     Publication Date:  2012 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-05-04     Completed Date:  2012-06-29     Revised Date:  2013-02-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100890575     Medline TA:  Nat Cell Biol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  457-66     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7295, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cell Proliferation
Epigenesis, Genetic
F-Box Proteins / physiology*
Gene Expression Regulation*
Jumonji Domain-Containing Histone Demethylases / physiology*
Mice
Pluripotent Stem Cells / cytology*
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Promoter Regions, Genetic
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
U01 DK089565/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; U01DK089565/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS; //Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/F-Box Proteins; EC 1.14.11.-/Jumonji Domain-Containing Histone Demethylases; EC 1.14.11.27/Kdm2b protein, mouse
Comments/Corrections
Erratum In:
Nat Cell Biol. 2012 Jun;14(6):649

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