Role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (ppar)δ in embryonic stem cell proliferation

Min Young Lee, Yu Jin Lee, Yun Hee Kim, Sang Hun Lee, Jae Hong Park, Mi Ok Kim, Han Na Suh, Jung Min Ryu, Seung Pil Yun, Min Woo Jang, Ho Jae Han

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Abstract

The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are ligand-activated transcription factors that belong to the nuclear receptor family. It is well known that PPARs function as regulators of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and glucose homeostasis, as well as influence cellular proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. However, the role of the PPARs with regard to embryonic stem (ES) cells remains unknown. We will review the function of the PPARδ, one of the three PPAR isoforms, α, δ (also called β/δ), and γ, in ES cells and its role in embryo development. In addition, pluripotent mouse ES cells can be expanded in large numbers in vitro due to the process of symmetrical self-renewal. Here we describe how PPARδ sustains ES cell proliferation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)28-34
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Journal of Stem Cells
Volume2
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2009

Keywords

  • ES cells
  • High glucose
  • PPARδ
  • Proliferation

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