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ArticleThe EMBO journal2026

RYBP regulates selective genomic binding of TrxG and PcG components in embryonic stem cell fate control.

Chao Wei, Jun Sun, Zhuoyan Liu, Mulan Wang, Jin Tan, Xiaona Huang, Ranran Dai, Kang Su, Shiwen Yang, Tara S R Chen and 10 more

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Chao Wei *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-7884-3639
Jun Sun *Frontiers Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second Hospital, West China Biomedical Big Data Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Zhuoyan Liu *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-6749-8640
Mulan Wang *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Jin Tan *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-0973-5989
Xiaona HuangGuangzhou Medical University-Guangzhou Institute of Biomedicine and Health (GMU-GIBH) Joint School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Ranran DaiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Kang SuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Shiwen YangHospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Key Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Ministry of Education, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-5610-2743
Tara S R ChenDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Qi TianDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Xiuxiao TangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Xiaolin TianMOE Key Laboratory of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Dong-Feng HuangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Jin BaiCancer Institute, Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1524-7893
Xue XiaoFrontiers Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, West China Second Hospital, West China Biomedical Big Data Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0908-3848
Xiaoting ShenDepartment of Reproductive Medicine Center, Guangdong Provincial Reproductive Science Institute (Guangdong Provincial Fertility Hospital), Guangzhou, China. shenxt@gdszjk.org.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9684-7852
Juan XiaHospital of Stomatology, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Key Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, Ministry of Education, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. xiajuan@mail.sysu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4966-7119
Junjun DingDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China. dingjunj@mail.sysu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9936-882X
Lili FanGuangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China. fanlili@jnu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6180-6698

Funding

Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province 2025B1515020011Guangdong Province Science and Technology Innovation Strategic Special Fund Project ZC202401Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Program key projects 2025A04J5154National Natural Science Foundation of China 32170798,U23A20445 and 32430031National Natural Science Foundation of China 32470844National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars 32425022the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2023M744086the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2024M752202the National Key research and development program of China 2024YFA1106900,2023YFA1800900the National Natural Science Foundation of China 32400561the National Natural Science Foundation of China 82304746the National Natural Science Foundation of China 8247061458the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province 2023A1515110174the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China 2023A1515010148the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China 2023A1515010197the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China 2025A1515012775the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF GZC20241143the Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory TFJCPI20250031
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Abstract

Selective gene expression is pivotal in orchestrating human development. Specifically, trithorax group (TrxG) and polycomb group (PcG) components play crucial roles in transcriptional activation and repression of state-specific stem cell expression programs, yet the mechanisms underlying their selective genomic binding remain poorly understood. In this study, we report that the polycomb repressive complex 1 (PRC1) subunit RYBP co-localizes with TrxG component WDR5 and selectively enriches PcG component RING1B in condensates in murine embryonic stem cells (ESCs). RYBP deficiency impairs the genomic binding of WDR5 and RING1B. Further, STAT3 excludes RING1B binding at RYBP-associated transcriptionally active loci. Additionally, RYBP depletion attenuates WDR5-dependent activation of DNA repair gene expression and facilitates the transition of ESCs to 2-cell-like cells. Finally, RYBP depletion disrupts RING1B deposition at lineage-specific genes, promoting ESC differentiation towards mesendoderm fate. These findings uncover RYBP as a regulator of selective genomic binding of TrxG and PcG components, providing insights into their roles in cell fate determination during development.

Indexed as

Chromosomal Proteins, Non-HistoneEmbryonic Stem CellsIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsRepressor ProteinsAnimalsCell DifferentiationMicePolycomb-Group ProteinsPolycomb Repressive Complex 1Protein BindingSTAT3 Transcription FactorUbiquitin-Protein LigasesChromosomal Proteins, Non-HistoneIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsPolycomb-Group ProteinsPolycomb Repressive Complex 1Repressor ProteinsRnf2 protein, mouseRybp protein, mouseStat3 protein, mouseSTAT3 Transcription FactorUbiquitin-Protein LigasesWdr5 protein, mouse

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PMID42049912
PMCPMC13226663

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