METHODS FOR PROMOTING FUSION AND REPROGRAMMING OF SOMATIC CELLS

摘要

The invention features methods for reprogramming somatic cells by treating the cells with one or more agents to induce de-differentiation, in particular by targeting demethylase and methyltransferase genes. The invention also features methods of monitoring somatic cell fusion and reprogramming and methods of identifying agents that alter somatic cell fusion and reprogramming. The invention also features reprogrammed cells and kits.