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SUBMITTER: Kim Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3306219 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kim Youngjo Y Sharov Alexei A AA McDole Katie K Cheng Melody M Hao Haiping H Hao Haiping H Fan Chen-Ming CM Gaiano Nicholas N Ko Minoru S H MS Zheng Yixian Y
Science (New York, N.Y.) 20111124 6063
B-type lamins, the major components of the nuclear lamina, are believed to be essential for cell proliferation and survival. We found that mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) do not need any lamins for self-renewal and pluripotency. Although genome-wide lamin-B binding profiles correlate with reduced gene expression, such binding is not directly required for gene silencing in ESCs or trophectoderm cells. However, B-type lamins are required for proper organogenesis. Defects in spindle orientation i ...[more]