Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
57(1), P. 47 - 58
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
ConspectusRNA
molecules
are
not
merely
a
combination
of
four
bases
A,
C,
G,
and
U.
Chemical
modifications
occur
in
almost
all
RNA
species
play
diverse
roles
gene
expression
regulation.
The
abundant
cellular
RNAs,
such
as
ribosomal
(rRNA)
transfer
(tRNA),
known
to
have
the
highest
density
modifications,
which
exert
critical
functions
rRNA
tRNA
biogenesis,
stability,
subsequent
translation.
In
recent
years,
on
low-abundance
mammalian
cells,
messenger
(mRNA),
regulatory
noncoding
(ncRNA),
chromatin-associated
(caRNA),
been
shown
contain
multiple
different
chemical
with
functional
significance.As
most
mRNA
modification
mammals,
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
affects
nearly
every
stage
processing
metabolism,
antibody-based
m6A-MeRIP-seq
(methylated
immunoprecipitation
sequencing)
followed
by
high-throughput
sequencing
widely
employed
mapping
m6A
distribution
transcriptome-wide
biological
systems.
addition
m6A,
other
pseudouridine
(Ψ),
2′-O-methylation
(Nm),
5-methylcytidine
(m5C),
internal
N7-methylguanosine
(m7G),
N1-methyladenosine
(m1A),
N4-acetylcytidine
(ac4C),
etc.
also
exist
polyA-tailed
requiring
effective
approaches
for
whole-transcriptome
profiling
these
non-m6A
modifications.
Like
enrichment
has
primary
method
study
distributions
Methods
more
quantitatively
map
would
dramatically
improve
our
understanding
marks
RNA,
thereby
bettering
informing
implications.
this
Account,
aimed
at
both
single-base
resolution
fraction
quantification,
we
summarize
advances
developing
series
chemistry-
or
biochemistry-based
methods
including
Ψ,
m5C,
m1A,
m7G,
base
resolution.
These
new
methods,
m6A-SAC-seq,
eTAM-seq,
BID-seq,
UBS-seq,
DAMM-seq,
m1A-quant-seq,
Nm-Mut-seq,
m7G-quant-seq,
promise
conduct
base-resolution
major
low
input
uncover
dynamic
changes
stoichiometry
during
physiological
processes,
facilitating
future
investigations
regulating
potential
biomarkers
clinical
diagnosis
prognosis.
quantitative
allow
limited
sample
requirements.
same
species,
caRNA,
ncRNA,
nuclear
nascent
mitochondrial
cell-free
(cfRNA),
etc.,
could
be
sequenced
using
methods.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Abstract
Alternative
splicing
(AS)
serves
as
a
pivotal
mechanism
in
transcriptional
regulation,
engendering
transcript
diversity,
and
modifications
protein
structure
functionality.
Across
varying
tissues,
developmental
stages,
or
under
specific
conditions,
AS
gives
rise
to
distinct
splice
isoforms.
This
implies
that
these
isoforms
possess
unique
temporal
spatial
roles,
thereby
associating
with
standard
biological
activities
diseases.
Among
these,
AS-related
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs)
play
an
instrumental
role
regulating
alternative
events.
Under
physiological
the
diversity
of
mediated
by
influences
structure,
function,
interaction,
localization
proteins,
participating
differentiation
development
array
tissues
organs.
pathological
alterations
are
linked
various
diseases,
particularly
cancer.
These
changes
can
lead
gene
patterns,
culminating
loss
For
instance,
cancer,
abnormalities
RBPs
may
result
aberrant
expression
cancer-associated
genes,
promoting
onset
progression
tumors.
also
associated
numerous
neurodegenerative
diseases
autoimmune
Consequently,
study
across
different
holds
significant
value.
review
provides
detailed
account
recent
advancements
tissue
which
aids
deepening
understanding
complexity
offers
new
insights
methodologies
for
precision
medicine.
Accounts of Chemical Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
56(23), P. 3417 - 3427
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
More
than
170
different
types
of
chemical
modifications
have
been
identified
on
diverse
RNA,
collectively
known
as
the
epitranscriptome.
Among
them,
N6-methyladenine
(m6A),
5-methylcytosine
(m5C),
N1-methyladenine
(m1A),
and
N7-methylguanosine
(m7G)
ubiquitous
post-transcriptional
modification
are
widely
involved
in
regulating
metabolic
processes
such
RNA
degradation,
translation,
stability,
export,
mediating
important
physiological
pathological
stress
regulation,
immune
response,
development,
tumorigenesis.
Recently,
regulatory
role
during
developmental
is
getting
more
attention.
Therefore,
development
low-input
even
single-cell
high-resolution
sequencing
technologies
crucial
for
exploration
roles
these
biological
events
trace
samples.This
account
focuses
various
processes.
We
describe
distribution
characteristics
modifications,
catalytic
enzymes,
binding
proteins,
technologies.
dynamically
reversible,
which
can
be
catalyzed
by
methyltransferases
eliminated
demethylases.
m6A
most
abundant
eukaryote
mRNA,
mainly
concentrated
near
stop
codon,
involves
metabolism
regulation.
m5C,
another
studied
modification,
has
a
organisms
species,
enriched
regions
downstream
translation
initiation
sites
broadly
distributes
across
whole
coding
sequence
(CDS)
mammalian
mRNAs.
m1A,
with
lower
abundance
m6A,
distributed
types,
locates
5'
untranslated
region
(5'UTR)
mRNA
regulates
translation.
m7G,
one
common
eukaryotes,
at
cap
internal
positions
RNAs
recently
gained
considerable
attention.Thanks
to
technology,
found
regulate
tumorigenic
process,
including
tumor
proliferation,
invasion,
metastasis
modulating
oncogenes
suppressor
genes,
affect
oocyte
maturation
embryonic
through
maternal
zygotic
genes.
m5C
related
proteins
participate
plant
growth,
neural
stem
cell
differentiation
dependent
manner.
m1A
also
revealed
m7G
dysregulation
neurodevelopmental
disorders
neurodegenerative
diseases.Collectively,
we
summarized
gradually
exhibited
methylation
discussed
possibility
candidate
biomarkers
potential
therapeutic
targets.
The
technological
anticipated
major
driving
force
expand
our
knowledge
this
field.
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(5)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
RNA
modification,
especially
methylation,
is
a
critical
posttranscriptional
process
influencing
cellular
functions
and
disease
progression,
accounting
for
over
60%
of
all
modifications.
It
plays
significant
role
in
metabolism,
affecting
processing,
stability,
translation,
thereby
modulating
gene
expression
cell
essential
proliferation,
survival,
metastasis.
Increasing
studies
have
revealed
the
disruption
metabolism
mediated
by
methylation
has
been
implicated
various
aspects
cancer
particularly
metabolic
reprogramming
immunity.
This
profound
implications
tumor
growth,
metastasis,
therapy
response.
Herein,
we
elucidate
fundamental
characteristics
their
impact
on
expression.
We
highlight
intricate
relationship
between
reprogramming,
immunity,
using
well‐characterized
phenomenon
as
framework
to
discuss
methylation's
specific
roles
mechanisms
progression.
Furthermore,
explore
potential
targeting
regulators
novel
approach
therapy.
By
underscoring
complex
which
contributes
this
review
provides
foundation
developing
new
prognostic
markers
therapeutic
strategies
aimed
at
treatment.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(29)
Published: May 29, 2024
Cardiac
hypertrophy
is
a
key
factor
driving
heart
failure
(HF),
yet
its
pathogenesis
remains
incompletely
elucidated.
Mettl1-catalyzed
RNA
N7-methylguanosine
(m7G)
modification
has
been
implicated
in
ischemic
cardiac
injury
and
fibrosis.
This
study
aims
to
elucidate
the
role
of
Mettl1
mechanism
underlying
non-ischemic
HF.
It
found
that
upregulated
human
failing
hearts
hypertrophic
murine
following
transverse
aortic
constriction
(TAC)
Angiotensin
II
(Ang
II)
infusion.
YY1
acts
as
transcriptional
for
during
hypertrophy.
knockout
alleviates
dysfunction
upon
pressure
overload
from
TAC
or
Ang
stimulation.
Conversely,
cardiac-specific
overexpression
results
remodeling.
Mechanically,
increases
SRSF9
expression
by
inducing
m7G
mRNA,
facilitating
alternative
splicing
stabilization
NFATc4,
thereby
promoting
Moreover,
knockdown
protects
against
TAC-
Mettl1-induced
phenotypes
vivo
vitro.
The
identifies
crucial
regulator
hypertrophy,
providing
novel
therapeutic
target
International Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 1238 - 1255
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
RNA
modifications
play
a
pivotal
role
in
regulating
cellular
biology
by
exerting
influence
over
distribution
features
and
molecular
functions
at
the
post-transcriptional
level.Among
these
modifications,
N7-methylguanosine
(m7G)
stands
out
as
one
of
most
prevalent.Over
recent
years,
significant
attention
has
been
directed
towards
understanding
implications
m7G
modification.This
modification
is
present
diverse
molecules,
including
transfer
RNAs,
messenger
ribosomal
other
noncoding
RNAs.Its
regulation
occurs
through
series
specific
methyltransferases
m7G-binding
proteins.Notably,
implicated
various
diseases,
prominently
across
multiple
cancer
types.Earlier
studies
have
elucidated
significance
context
immune
within
tumor
microenvironment.This
comprehensive
review
culminates
synthesis
findings
related
to
modulation
cells
infiltration,
encompassing
T
cells,
B
innate
all
orchestrated
modification.Furthermore,
interplay
between
its
regulatory
proteins
can
profoundly
affect
efficacy
adjuvant
therapeutics,
thereby
potentially
serving
biomarker
therapeutic
target
for
combinatory
interventions
types.
Abstract
Post‐transcriptional
mRNA
modifications
play
diverse
roles
in
gene
expression
and
RNA
function.
In
many
cases,
function
by
altering
how
cellular
machinery
such
as
binding
proteins
(RBPs)
interact
with
substrates.
For
instance,
N6‐methyladenosine
(m6A)
is
recognized
the
well‐characterized
YTH
domain‐containing
family
of
“reader”
proteins.
other
modifications,
similar
global
readers
modification
status
have
not
been
clearly
defined.
Rather,
most
interactions
between
RBPs
a
more
complicated
dependence
on
sequence
context
modality.
The
current
handful
studies
that
demonstrate
impacting
protein
likely
represent
only
fraction
full
landscape.
this
review,
we
dissect
known
instances
RBP
binding,
specifically
m6A,
N1‐methyladenosine
(m1A),
5‐methylcytosine
(m5C),
pseudouridine
(Ψ),
internal
N7‐methylguanosine.
We
then
review
biochemical
properties
these
identified
including
dihydrouridine
(D),
N4
‐
acetylcytosine
(ac4C),
2′‐O‐Methylation
(Nme).
focus
would
be
to
impact
RNA:RBP
interactions,
changes
hydrogen
bond
potential,
base‐stacking
efficiency,
conformational
preferences.
effects
secondary
structure
well‐studied,
briefly
discuss
structural
imparted
can
lead
changes.
Finally,
strategies
for
uncovering
as‐yet‐to‐be
modification‐sensitive
RBP:RNA
Interactions.
Coordinating
future
efforts
intersect
epitranscriptome
RNA–protein
interactome
will
illuminate
rules
governing
recognition
mechanisms
responsible
biological
consequences
modification.
This
article
categorized
under:
Structure
Dynamics
>
Structure,
Chemistry
Interactions
Proteins
Other
Molecules
Protein‐RNA
Recognition
Processing
Editing
Modification
Cell,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
188(4), P. 885 - 900
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
RNA
plays
a
central
role
in
protein
biosynthesis
and
performs
diverse
regulatory
catalytic
functions,
making
it
essential
for
all
processes
of
life.
Like
DNA,
is
constantly
subjected
to
damage
from
endogenous
environmental
sources.
However,
while
the
DNA
response
has
been
extensively
studied,
was
long
assumed
that
lesions
are
relatively
inconsequential
due
transient
nature
most
molecules.
Here,
we
review
recent
studies
challenge
this
view
by
revealing
complex
responses
determine
survival
when
cells
exposed
nucleic
acid-damaging
agents
promote
resolution
lesions.