Pluripotency without Max.

Wiese, Katrin E; Eilers, Martin · Cell Stem Cell · 2011

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Myc/Max complexes are thought to be essential for maintaining pluripotency and self-renewal of embryonic stem cells (ESCs). In this issue of Cell Stem Cell, Hishida et al. (2011) provide genetic evidence that this requirement can be bypassed in well-defined culture conditions.