Long non-coding RNAs in pluripotent stem cell biology

Abstract

Pluripotent stem cells are defined by their unlimited self-renewal capacities and potential to differentiate into any cell lineage. Many crucial determinants for the induction and maintenance of this pluripotent state have been identified. Long non-coding RNAs have recently emerged as key regulators of pluripotent stem cells and have enhanced our understanding of their potential functions in tissue regeneration. This review provides an overview of recent important insights into the roles of long non-coding RNAs as regulators and markers of pluripotency.