cell fate determination
Definition
Target type: biologicalprocess
The cellular developmental process involved in cell fate commitment that occurs after cell fate specification, in which a cell is irreversibly committed to a cellular developmental fate which is heritable on cell division. [ISBN:0878932437]
Cell fate determination is a fundamental biological process that dictates the developmental trajectory of a cell, guiding it towards becoming a specific cell type with defined characteristics and functions. This process is tightly regulated by intricate molecular mechanisms involving a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.
During embryonic development, undifferentiated cells, known as stem cells, possess the potential to give rise to a wide array of specialized cell types. Cell fate determination involves the progressive restriction of this developmental potential, leading to the commitment of cells to specific lineages.
The process begins with a series of molecular decisions driven by signaling pathways, transcription factors, and epigenetic modifications. These factors regulate the expression of genes that control cell identity and function.
**Signal transduction pathways** play a crucial role in receiving and interpreting external cues that influence cell fate. For instance, growth factors and morphogens, secreted molecules that diffuse through tissues, can activate signaling cascades that activate specific transcription factors.
**Transcription factors** are proteins that bind to regulatory regions of genes, either activating or repressing their transcription. By regulating gene expression, transcription factors influence the production of proteins that determine cell identity and function.
**Epigenetic modifications**, such as DNA methylation and histone modifications, contribute to the establishment and maintenance of cell fate by altering chromatin structure and gene accessibility.
**Cell-cell interactions** also play a vital role in cell fate determination. Physical contact between cells can trigger signaling pathways that influence the fate of neighboring cells.
As cells progress through developmental stages, they acquire specific characteristics, such as morphology, protein expression, and functional properties. This specialization is driven by the coordinated expression of genes that define the cell's identity.
Cell fate determination is a highly dynamic process that can be influenced by various factors, including genetics, environmental cues, and cell-cell interactions. This complex interplay of molecular mechanisms ensures that cells develop into specific cell types, contributing to the formation of tissues and organs with diverse functions.'
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Proteins (2)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Cytochrome P450 26B1 | A cytochrome P450 26B1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9NR63] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Induced myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein Mcl-1 | An induced myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein Mcl-1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q07820] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (40)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 2H-chromen-2-one: coumarin derivative | coumarins | fluorescent dye; human metabolite; plant metabolite |
| gossypol | Gossypol: A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer. | ||
| alizarin | dihydroxyanthraquinone | chromophore; dye; plant metabolite | |
| acenaphthenequinone | acenaphthoquinone : An orthoquinone that is the 1,2-dioxo derivative of acenaphthene. | orthoquinones | chain carrier; epitope |
| 2-cyanoacetamide | 2-cyanoacetamide: used in fluorimetric labeling of monosaccharides; structure | ||
| scoparone | scoparone : A member of the class of coumarins that is esculetin in which the two hydroxy groups at positions 6 and 7 are replaced by methoxy groups. It is a major constituent of the Chinese herbal medicine Yin Chen Hao, and exhibits a variety of pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-tumor activities. scoparone: structure | aromatic ether; coumarins | anti-allergic agent; anti-inflammatory agent; antihypertensive agent; antilipemic drug; immunosuppressive agent; plant metabolite |
| liarozole | liarozole: inhibits all-trans-retinoic acid 4-hydroxylase; effective against hormone-dependent and hormone-independent tumors; R 75251 is chlorohydrate of R 61405; a potent inhibitor of retinoic acid metabolism; USAN name - liarozole fumarate | benzimidazoles | |
| epigallocatechin gallate | (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin. epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis) | flavans; gallate ester; polyphenol | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; geroprotector; Hsp90 inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
| thiamorpholine | thiamorpholine: RN given refers to parent cpd thiomorpholine : A saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent that is an analogue of morpholine where the oxygen atom is replaced by sulfur. | saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent; thiomorpholines | |
| isoscopoletin | isoscopoletin : A hydroxycoumarin that is esculetin in which the hydroxy group at position 7 is replaced by a methoxy group. It is the major primary metabolite of scoparone. | aromatic ether; hydroxycoumarin | plant metabolite |
| indole-2-carboxylic acid | indolyl carboxylic acid | ||
| bexarotene | benzoic acids; naphthalenes; retinoid | antineoplastic agent | |
| 1-(n-dimethyl)amino-7-naphthol | |||
| sr 11237 | SR 11237: structure given in first source | ||
| 6-n-tridecylsalicylic acid | 6-n-tridecylsalicylic acid: structure given in first source | hydroxybenzoic acid | |
| apogossypol | apogossypol: structure in first source | ||
| umi-77 | UMI-77: an Mcl-1 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| fraxetin | fraxetin : A hydroxycoumarin that is 6-methoxycoumarin in which the hydrogens at positions 7 and 8 have been replaced by hydroxy groups. | aromatic ether; hydroxycoumarin | anti-inflammatory agent; antibacterial agent; antimicrobial agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; apoptosis inhibitor; Arabidopsis thaliana metabolite; hepatoprotective agent; hypoglycemic agent |
| 5,6-dehydrokawain | 5,6-dehydrokawain: from Alpinia speciosa rhizoma; RN given for cpd without isomeric designation; structure given in first source | 2-pyranones; aromatic ether | |
| scopoletin | hydroxycoumarin | plant growth regulator; plant metabolite | |
| hymecromone | Hymecromone: A coumarin derivative possessing properties as a spasmolytic, choleretic and light-protective agent. It is also used in ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY TECHNIQUES for the determination of NITRIC ACID. | hydroxycoumarin | antineoplastic agent; hyaluronic acid synthesis inhibitor |
| daphnetin | hydroxycoumarin | ||
| esculetin | esculetin : A hydroxycoumarin that is umbelliferone in which the hydrogen at position 6 is substituted by a hydroxy group. It is used in filters for absorption of ultraviolet light. esculetin: used in filters for absorption of ultraviolet light; structure | hydroxycoumarin | antioxidant; plant metabolite; ultraviolet filter |
| 7-hydroxycoumarin | 7-oxycoumarin: derivatives have anti-oxidant properties umbelliferone : A hydroxycoumarin that is coumarin substituted by a hydroxy group ay position 7. | hydroxycoumarin | fluorescent probe; food component; plant metabolite |
| 4-methylesculetin | 4-methylesculetin: has antiinflammatory activity 6,7-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin : A hydroxycoumarin that is 4-methylcuomarin which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 4. A hyaluronan synthesis inhibitor. It has also been used as a fluorescent sensor to monitor the consumption of a boronic acid in Suzuki coupling reactions; fluorescence is readily detectable by the naked eye using a standard 365 nm UV lamp. | hydroxycoumarin | anti-inflammatory agent; antioxidant; hyaluronan synthesis inhibitor |
| 7,8-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin | 7,8-dihydroxy-4-methylcoumarin: possess strong antioxidant and radical scavenging activities; structure in first source | hydroxycoumarin | |
| r 115866 | N-{4-[2-ethyl-1-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butyl]phenyl}-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine : A member of the class of benzothiazoles that is 2-amino-1,3-benzothiazole in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 4-[2-ethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)butyl]phenyl group. R 115866: structure in first source talarozole : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-talarozole. It is used for the treatment of keratinization disorders, psoriasis and acne. | aromatic amine; benzothiazoles; secondary amino compound; triazoles | |
| abt-737 | aromatic amine; aryl sulfide; biphenyls; C-nitro compound; monochlorobenzenes; N-arylpiperazine; N-sulfonylcarboxamide; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | anti-allergic agent; anti-inflammatory agent; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor | |
| nutlin-3a | nutlin 3: an MDM2 antagonist; structure in first source | stilbenoid | |
| N-[4-(2-tert-butylphenyl)sulfonylphenyl]-2,3,4-trihydroxy-5-[(2-propan-2-ylphenyl)methyl]benzamide | benzamides | ||
| marinopyrrole a | (-)-marinopyrrole A : A member of the class of pyrroles that is 1'H-1,3'-bipyrrole substituted by four chloro groups at positions 4, 4', 5 and 5' and two 2-hydroxybenzoyl moieties at positions 2 and 2'. It is isolated from Streptomyces sp.CNQ-418 and exhibits cytotoxic and antibacterial activities. marinopyrrole A: antibiotic from a marine Streptomyces sp.; structure in first source | aromatic ketone; organochlorine compound; phenols; pyrroles | antibacterial agent; antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; bacterial metabolite; marine metabolite |
| navitoclax | aryl sulfide; monochlorobenzenes; morpholines; N-sulfonylcarboxamide; organofluorine compound; piperazines; secondary amino compound; sulfone; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor | |
| ethyl 2-amino-6-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4h-chromene-3-carboxylate | ethyl 2-amino-6-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-4H-chromene-3-carboxylate: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source | ||
| meiogynin a | meiogynin A: from the bark of Meiogyne cylindrocarpa; structure in first source | ||
| abt-199 | venetoclax : A member of the class of pyrrolopyridines that is a potent inhibitor of the antiapoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2. It is used for treamtment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia with 17p deletion. venetoclax: A BCL-2 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity that is used in the treatment of CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA associated with chromosome 17p deletion; structure in first source. | aromatic ether; C-nitro compound; monochlorobenzenes; N-alkylpiperazine; N-arylpiperazine; N-sulfonylcarboxamide; oxanes; pyrrolopyridine | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; B-cell lymphoma 2 inhibitor |
| nvp-cgm097 | NVP-CGM097: an MDM2 and HDM2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| jy-1-106 | JY-1-106: a BH3 alpha-helix mimetic that functions as a pan-Bcl-2 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| a-1155463 | A-1155463: a Bcl-X(L) inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
| BDA-366 | BDA-366 : A member of the class of anthraquinone that is 1,4-diamino-9,10-anthraquinone in which the two amino groups are carrying 3-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxypropyl and (oxiran-2-yl)methyl substituents. It exhibits anti-cancer properties. BDA-366: has antineoplastic activity; binds Bcl-2 protein; structure in first source | anthraquinone; epoxide; secondary alcohol; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer |
| apogossypolone | apogossypolone: has antineoplastic activity; structure in first source |