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- Title
SOX2 for Stem Cell Therapy and Medical Use: Pros or Cons?
- Authors
Chuang, Hong-Meng; Huang, Mao-Hsuan; Chen, Yu-Shuan; Harn, Horng-Jyh
- Abstract
Stem cell transplantation is a fast-developing technique, which includes stem cell isolation, purification, and storage, and it is in high demand in the industry. In addition, advanced applications of stem cell transplantation, including differentiation, gene delivery, and reprogramming, are presently being studied in clinical trials. In contrast to somatic cells, stem cells are self-renewing and have the ability to differentiate; however, the molecular mechanisms remain unclear. SOX2 (sex-determining region Y [ S RY]-b ox 2) is one of the well-known reprogramming factors, and it has been recognized as an oncogene associated with cancer induction. The exclusion of SOX2 in reprogramming methodologies has been used as an alternative cancer treatment approach. However, the manner by which SOX2 induces oncogenic effects remains unclear, with most studies demonstrating its regulation of the cell cycle and no insight into the maintenance of cellular stemness. For controlling certain critical pathways, including Shh and Wnt pathways, SOX2 is considered irreplaceable and is required for the normal functioning of stem cells, particularly neural stem cells. In this report, we discussed the functions of SOX2 in both stem and cancer cells, as well as how this powerful regulator can be used to control cell fate.
- Subjects
STEM cells; CELLULAR therapy; GENE delivery techniques; CLINICAL trials; SOMATIC cells
- Publication
Cell Transplantation, 2020, Vol 29, p1
- ISSN
0963-6897
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0963689720907565