Function of Lin28: an advance
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Supported by the National “863” High Technology Project (2007AA02Z483), National Natural Science Foundation of China (30973076), and Shanghai Rising-Star Program (09QH1402900).

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    \[Abstract\]Lin28 is a highly conservative RNA-binding protein. It can bind to the terminal loop of the precursor of let-7 family miRNAs and block the maturation of let-7. Lin28/let-7 signal pathway is involved in the stem cell pluripotency and tumor development. Combined transfection of Lin28, OCT4, SOX2, and NANOG can reprogram human somatic cells into pluripotent stem cells. Tumors with high expression of Lin28/Lin28B are often poorly differentiated and have poor prognoses.

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  • Received:August 29,2010
  • Revised:December 17,2010
  • Adopted:December 28,2010
  • Online: February 21,2011
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