International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(6), P. 2422 - 2422
Published: March 7, 2025
The
double-stranded
RNA
editing
enzyme
ADAR1
connects
two
forms
of
genetic
programming,
one
based
on
codons
and
the
other
flipons.
recodes
in
pre-mRNA
by
deaminating
adenosine
to
form
inosine,
which
is
translated
as
guanosine.
also
plays
essential
roles
immune
defense
against
viruses
cancers
recognizing
left-handed
Z-DNA
Z-RNA
(collectively
called
ZNA).
Here,
we
review
various
aspects
biology,
starting
with
progressing
has
major
isoforms,
p110
protein
lacking
p150
Zα
domain
that
binds
ZNAs
high
affinity.
isoform
induced
interferon
targets
ALU
inverted
repeats,
a
class
endogenous
retroelement
promotes
their
transcription
retrotransposition
incorporating
Z-flipons
encode
G-flipons
G-quadruplexes
(GQ).
Both
include
Zβ
related
but
does
not
bind
ZNAs.
Here
report
strong
evidence
GQ
are
formed
co-transcriptionally
repeats
within
R-loops.
By
binding
GQ,
suppresses
ALU-mediated
alternative
splicing,
generates
most
reported
nonsynonymous
edits
R-loop
resolution.
recognition
nucleic
acid
conformations
programming
flipons
encoding
information
codons.
findings
suggest
into
editmers
might
improve
therapeutic
efficacy
ADAR1.
Cancer Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 986 - 1003
Published: March 26, 2024
Abstract
Detection
of
viral
double-stranded
RNA
(dsRNA)
is
an
important
component
innate
immunity.
However,
many
endogenous
RNAs
containing
regions
can
be
misrecognized
and
activate
The
IFN-inducible
ADAR1-p150
suppresses
dsRNA
sensing,
essential
function
for
adenosine
deaminase
acting
on
1
(ADAR1)
in
cancers,
including
breast.
Although
has
been
well
established
this
role,
the
functions
constitutively
expressed
ADAR1-p110
isoform
are
less
understood.
We
used
proximity
labeling
to
identify
putative
ADAR1-p110–interacting
proteins
breast
cancer
cell
lines.
Of
identified,
helicase
DHX9
was
particular
interest.
Knockdown
ADAR1-dependent
lines
caused
death
activation
sensor
PKR.
In
ADAR1-independent
lines,
combined
knockdown
ADAR1,
but
neither
alone,
multiple
sensing
pathways
leading
a
mimicry
phenotype.
Together,
these
results
reveal
role
suppressing
by
pathways.
Significance:
These
findings
implicate
as
suppressor
sensing.
some
loss
alone
sufficient
cause
pathways,
while
other
redundantly
with
ADAR1
suppress
pathway
activation.
Cell & Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 16, 2024
Abstract
With
the
advancement
of
sequencing
technologies
and
bioinformatics,
over
than
170
different
RNA
modifications
have
been
identified.
However,
only
a
few
these
can
lead
to
base
pair
changes,
which
are
called
editing.
editing
is
ubiquitous
modification
in
mammalian
transcriptomes
an
important
co/posttranscriptional
that
plays
crucial
role
various
cellular
processes.
There
two
main
types
events:
adenosine
inosine
(A-to-I)
editing,
catalyzed
by
ADARs
on
double-stranded
or
ADATs
tRNA,
cytosine
uridine
(C-to-U)
APOBECs.
This
article
provides
overview
structure,
function,
applications
enzymes.
We
discuss
structural
characteristics
three
enzyme
families
their
catalytic
mechanisms
also
explain
biological
particularly
innate
immunity,
cancer
biogenesis,
antiviral
activity.
Additionally,
this
describes
tools
for
manipulating
correct
disease-causing
mutations,
as
well
potential
enzymes
field
biotechnology
therapy.
Trends in Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 1, 2024
Adenosine
deaminase
acting
on
RNA
1
(ADAR1)
converts
adenosine
to
inosine
in
double-stranded
(dsRNA)
molecules,
a
process
known
as
A-to-I
editing.
ADAR1
deficiency
humans
and
mice
results
profound
inflammatory
diseases
characterised
by
the
spontaneous
induction
of
innate
immunity.
In
cells
lacking
ADAR1,
unedited
RNAs
activate
sensors.
These
include
melanoma
differentiation-associated
gene
5
(MDA5)
that
induces
expression
cytokines,
particularly
type
I
interferons
(IFNs),
protein
kinase
R
(PKR),
oligoadenylate
synthase
(OAS),
Z-DNA/RNA
binding
(ZBP1).
Immunogenic
'defused'
may
transcripts
from
repetitive
elements
other
long
duplex
RNAs.
Here,
we
review
these
recent
fundamental
discoveries
discuss
implications
for
human
diseases.
Some
tumours
depend
escape
immune
surveillance,
opening
possibility
unleashing
anticancer
therapies
with
inhibitors.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(2), P. 113684 - 113684
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Viral
mimicry
describes
the
immune
response
induced
by
endogenous
stimuli
such
as
double-stranded
RNA
(dsRNA)
from
retroelements.
Activation
of
viral
has
potential
to
kill
cancer
cells
or
augment
anti-tumor
responses.
Here,
we
systematically
identify
mechanisms
adaptation
associated
with
cell
dependencies.
Among
top
hits
is
decay
protein
XRN1
an
essential
gene
for
survival
a
subset
lines.
dependency
mediated
mitochondrial
antiviral
signaling
and
kinase
R
activation
higher
levels
cytosolic
dsRNA,
Alus
capable
forming
interferon-stimulated
expression,
indicating
that
die
due
induction
mimicry.
Furthermore,
dsRNA-inducing
drugs
5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine
palbociclib
can
generate
synthetic
on
in
initially
resistant
knockout.
These
results
indicate
promising
target
future
therapeutics.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(8), P. 114618 - 114618
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Adar
null
mutant
mouse
embryos
die
with
aberrant
double-stranded
RNA
(dsRNA)-driven
interferon
induction,
and
Mavs
double
mutants,
in
which
induction
is
prevented,
soon
after
birth.
Protein
kinase
R
(Pkr)
aberrantly
activated
pup
intestines
before
death,
intestinal
crypt
cells
die,
villi
are
lost.
Eifak2
triple
mice
rescue
all
defects
have
long-term
survival.
Adenosine
deaminase
acting
on
1
(ADAR1)
PKR
co-immunoprecipitate
from
cells,
suggesting
inhibition
by
direct
interaction.
AlphaFold
studies
an
inhibitory
dsRNA
binding
domain
(dsRBD)-kinase
interaction
ADAR1
dsRBD3-PKR
provide
a
testable
model
of
the
inhibition.
Wild-type
or
editing-inactive
human
expressed
A549
inhibits
activation
endogenous
PKR.
required
for,
but
not
sufficient
Mutating
contact
prevents
co-immunoprecipitation,
activity,
co-localization
cells.
ABSTRACT
Background
Adenosine
deaminase
action
on
RNA
1
(ADAR1)
can
convert
the
adenosine
in
double‐stranded
(dsRNA)
molecules
into
inosine
a
process
known
as
A‐to‐I
editing.
ADAR1
regulates
gene
expression
output
by
interacting
with
and
other
proteins;
plays
important
roles
development,
including
growth;
is
linked
to
innate
immunity,
tumors,
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
diseases.
Results
In
recent
years,
role
of
tumors
has
been
widely
discussed,
but
its
CNS
diseases
not
reviewed.
It
worth
noting
that
studies
have
shown
great
potential
treatment
neurodegenerative
diseases,
mechanisms
are
still
unclear.
Therefore,
it
necessary
elaborate
Conclusions
Here,
we
focus
effects
such
Aicardi–AicardiGoutières
syndrome,
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
glioblastoma,
epilepsy,
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis,
autism.
We
also
evaluate
impact
ADAR1‐based
strategies
these
particular
development
new
technologies
microRNAs,
nanotechnology,
editing,
stem
cell
therapy.
hope
provide
directions
insights
for
future
editing
technology
brain
science
Trends in Genetics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
40(3), P. 250 - 259
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Recent
studies
have
underscored
the
pivotal
role
of
adenosine-to-inosine
RNA
editing,
catalyzed
by
ADAR1,
in
suppressing
innate
immune
interferon
responses
triggered
cellular
double-stranded
(dsRNA).
However,
specific
ADAR1
editing
targets
crucial
for
this
regulatory
function
remain
elusive.
We
review
analyses
transcriptome-wide
patterns
and
their
evolutionary
dynamics,
which
offer
valuable
insights
into
unresolved
query.
The
growing
appreciation
significance
immunogenic
dsRNAs
inflammatory
autoimmune
diseases
cancer
calls
a
more
comprehensive
understanding
dsRNA
immunogenicity,
may
promote
our
these
open
doors
to
therapeutic
avenues.
RNA,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 500 - 511
Published: March 26, 2024
Innate
immunity
must
be
tightly
regulated
to
enable
sensitive
pathogen
detection
while
averting
autoimmunity
triggered
by
pathogen-like
host
molecules.
A
hallmark
of
viral
infection,
double-stranded
RNAs
(dsRNAs)
are
also
abundantly
encoded
in
mammalian
genomes,
necessitating
surveillance
mechanisms
distinguish
“self”
from
“nonself.”
ADAR1,
an
RNA
editing
enzyme,
has
emerged
as
essential
safeguard
against
dsRNA-induced
autoimmunity.
By
converting
adenosines
inosines
(A-to-I)
long
dsRNAs,
ADAR1
covalently
marks
endogenous
thereby
blocking
the
activation
cytoplasmic
dsRNA
sensor
MDA5.
Moreover,
beyond
its
function,
binding
impedes
innate
immune
sensors
PKR
and
ZBP1.
Recent
landmark
studies
underscore
utility
silencing
for
cancer
immunotherapy,
exploiting
ADAR1-dependence
developed
certain
tumors
unleash
antitumor
response.
In
this
perspective,
we
summarize
genetic
mechanistic
evidence
ADAR1's
multipronged
role
suppressing
dsRNA-mediated
explore
evolving
roles
immuno-oncology
target.