Oct4 gene<br /><br /><br />The [[transcription factor]] Oct4 is expressed during cleavage stages and is essential for the differentiation of the blastocyst.<br />Abnormal Oct4 expression in clones is either directly or indirectly caused by reprogramming errors and is indicative of a general failure to reset the genetic program<br /><br />[[agingAging]] | [[gerontologyGerontology]]<br /><br /><br /><br />