Distinct Molecular Trajectories Converge to Induce Naive Pluripotency (Cell Stem Cell)

Stuart et al. report distinct routes of reprogramming to naive pluripotency. These differ in their transcriptional trajectories, mechanistic requirements, and developmental parallels, thus demonstrating considerable flexibility for a given cell identity transition to occur. Distinct routes converge on precise Oct4 expression, which is necessary and sufficient for naive pluripotency induction.