Shedding Light Onto the Structural Secrets Inside Pluripotent Stem Cells of the Preimplantation Mammalian Embryo in Real-Time

The organisation of a cell’s interior, the cytoskeleton and organelles, is fundamental for every cell’s functionality. However, unlike most differentiated cells, our knowledge about the contribution of the sub-cellular architecture to embryonic development and pluripotency remains scarce. Using adva...

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Published in:	Fertility & reproduction Vol. 4; no. 3n04; p. 125
Main Authors:	ABERKANE, Asma, HAWDON, Azelle, STATHATOS, Gemma, GREANEY, Jessica, LI, Yi Louise, LIU, Xiaodong, PARTON, Rob, POLO, José, ZENKER, Jennifer
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	World Scientific Publishing Company 01-09-2022 World Scientific Publishing
Subjects:	KEYNOTE AND INVITED SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
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Summary:	The organisation of a cell’s interior, the cytoskeleton and organelles, is fundamental for every cell’s functionality. However, unlike most differentiated cells, our knowledge about the contribution of the sub-cellular architecture to embryonic development and pluripotency remains scarce. Using advanced live imaging, we discovered polarised non-centrosomal microtubules as central player for the pluripotent state of the in vivo early mammalian embryo and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Each cell contains an apical pole highly enriched with CAMSAP3-nucleated microtubules, growing in a longitudinal direction towards the base of PSCs. These non-centrosomal microtubules initiate an asymmetry of metabolites and organelles, including mitochondria. We further establish their rearrangement upon differentiation in a germ layer-specific manner. Dissecting how intrinsic cellular regulation contributes to pluripotency will lead a revolutionary era of regenerative and reproductive medicine.
ISSN:	2661-3182 2661-3174
DOI:	10.1142/S2661318222740371