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Learn MoreCellular reprogramming converts differentiated cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). However, this process is extremely inefficient, complicating mechanistic studies. Here, we identified and molecularly characterized rare, early intermediates poised to reprogram with up to 100% efficiency, without perturbing additional genes or pathways. Analysis of these cells uncovered transcription factors (e.g., Tfap2c, Bex2), which are critical for reprogramming but dispensable for pluripotency maintenance. Additionally, we observed striking patterns of chromatin hyperaccessibility at pluripotency loci, which preceded gene expression in poised intermediates. Finally, inspection of these hyperaccessible regions revealed a previously unappreciated early wave of DNA demethylation, which is uncoupled from de novo methylation of somatic regions late in reprogramming. Overall, our study underscores the importance of investigating the rare intermediates poised to produce iPSCs, provides novel insights into the mechanisms of reprogramming, and offers a valuable resource for the dissection of transcriptional and epigenetic dynamics intrinsic to cell fate change. SOURCE: Benjamin,A,SchwarzHochedlinger MGH
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