TY - JOUR A1 - Zhang, Xiaoli A1 - Huang, Yirui A1 - Yang, Yajing A1 - Wang, Qi-En A1 - Li, Lang T1 - Advancements in prospective single-cell lineage barcoding and their applications in research Y1 - 2024/12/01 JF - Genome Research JO - Genome Research SP - 2147 EP - 2162 DO - 10.1101/gr.278944.124 VL - 34 IS - 12 UR - http://genome.cshlp.org/content/34/12/2147.abstract N2 - Single-cell lineage tracing (scLT) has emerged as a powerful tool, providing unparalleled resolution to investigate cellular dynamics, fate determination, and the underlying molecular mechanisms. This review thoroughly examines the latest prospective lineage DNA barcode tracing technologies. It further highlights pivotal studies that leverage single-cell lentiviral integration barcoding technology to unravel the dynamic nature of cell lineages in both developmental biology and cancer research. Additionally, the review navigates through critical considerations for successful experimental design in lineage tracing and addresses challenges inherent in this field, including technical limitations, complexities in data analysis, and the imperative for standardization. It also outlines current gaps in knowledge and suggests future research directions, contributing to the ongoing advancement of scLT studies. ER -