Induction of cellular differentiation by retinoic acid in vitro

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Beitragende

Abstract

Cellular differentiation by the vitamin A derivative retinoic acid (RA) has been studied with undifferentiated pluripotent embryonic carcinoma (EC) and embryonic stem (ES) cells in vitro. Both cellular systems are suitable to study differentiation of various cell types, because they recapitulate early stages of mouse embryogenesis. In vivo, RA was identified as a morphogenic and teratogenic compound and furthermore as a signalling molecule influencing gene expression in a complex manner via a family of RA receptors. Here, we summarize in vitro studies with ES and EC cells in comparison to in vivo studies that have contributed to our understanding how RA influences differentiation and regulates gene expression. We demonstrate that modulation of ES cell differentiation in vitro by RA depends on the concentration and developmental stage of application which is comparable to its stage-dependent influence on embryonic development in vivo.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)190-202
Seitenumfang13
FachzeitschriftCells tissues organs
Jahrgang165
Ausgabenummer3-4
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 1999
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 10592391

Schlagworte

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

Schlagwörter

  • Cardiogenesis, Differentiation, Embryonic stem cells, Retinoic acid