Abstract
Abstract
Sox2 is well known for its functions in embryonic stem (ES) cell pluripotency, maintenance, and self-renewal, and it is an essential factor in generating inducible pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. It also plays an important role in development and adult tissue homeostasis of different tissues, especially the central nervous system. Increasing evidence has shown that aging is a stemness-related process in which Sox2 is also implicated as a key player, especially in the neural system. These distinct roles that Sox2 plays involve delicate regulatory networks consisting of other master transcription factors, microRNAs and signaling pathways. Additionally, the expression level of Sox2 can also be modulated transcriptionally, translationally or post-translationally. Here we will mainly review the roles of Sox2 in stem cell related development, homeostasis maintenance, aging processes, and the underlying molecular mechanisms involved.
Subject
Clinical Biochemistry,Molecular Biology,Biochemistry
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