Oct4基因是POU转录因子家族中的一员,主要表达于胚胎干细胞、生殖干细胞以及未分化胚胎癌中,对于维持胚胎干细胞的多潜能性和自我更新具有极其重要的作用。本文针对Oct4基因的分子结构、功能、调节通路以及与肿瘤的关系给予详细的阐述,以期为了解这一基因、开展相关研究提供便利。
Oct4 gene,a member of POU transcription factor family,is expressed in embryonic stem(ES) cells and embryonic carcinoma(EC) cells,but not in cells of differentiated tissues.It plays a critical role in maintaining pluripotent and self-renewing state of embryonic stem cells.The molecular structure,function,regulation passageway and the relationship with tumors of Oct4 gene have been briefly reviewed.