Nature Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 1359 - 1368
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
methylation
can
be
deposited
on
chromatin-associated
RNAs
(caRNAs)
by
the
RNA
methyltransferase
complex
(MTC)
to
regulate
chromatin
state
and
transcription.
However,
mechanism
which
MTC
is
recruited
distinct
genomic
loci
remains
elusive.
Here
we
identify
RBFOX2,
a
well-studied
RNA-binding
protein,
as
factor
that
preferentially
recognizes
m6A
caRNAs.
RBFOX2
recruit
RBM15,
an
component,
facilitate
of
promoter-associated
RNAs.
RBM15
also
physically
interacts
with
YTHDC1
recruits
polycomb
repressive
2
(PRC2)
RBFOX2-bound
for
silencing
transcription
suppression.
Furthermore,
found
this
RBFOX2/m6A/RBM15/YTHDC1/PRC2
axis
plays
critical
role
in
myeloid
leukaemia.
Downregulation
notably
inhibits
survival/proliferation
acute
leukaemia
cells
promotes
their
differentiation.
required
self-renewal
stem/initiation
maintenance.
Our
study
presents
pathway
recruitment
deposition
caRNAs,
resulting
locus-selective
regulation,
has
potential
therapeutic
implications
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Aug. 24, 2023
The
proper
transfer
of
genetic
information
from
DNA
to
RNA
protein
is
essential
for
cell-fate
control,
development,
and
health.
Methylation
DNA,
RNAs,
histones,
non-histone
proteins
a
reversible
post-synthesis
modification
that
finetunes
gene
expression
function
in
diverse
physiological
processes.
Aberrant
methylation
caused
by
mutations
or
environmental
stimuli
promotes
various
diseases
accelerates
aging,
necessitating
the
development
therapies
correct
disease-driver
imbalance.
In
this
Review,
we
summarize
operating
system
across
central
dogma,
which
includes
writers,
erasers,
readers,
reader-independent
outputs.
We
then
discuss
how
dysregulation
contributes
neurological
disorders,
cancer,
aging.
Current
small-molecule
compounds
target
modifiers
show
modest
success
certain
cancers.
methylome-wide
action
lack
specificity
lead
undesirable
biological
effects
cytotoxicity,
limiting
their
therapeutic
application,
especially
with
monogenic
cause
different
directions
changes.
Emerging
tools
capable
site-specific
manipulation
hold
great
promise
solve
dilemma.
With
refinement
delivery
vehicles,
these
new
are
well
positioned
advance
basic
research
clinical
translation
field.
Cancer Discovery,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 2228 - 2247
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
Abstract
Therapies
that
enhance
antitumor
immunity
have
altered
the
natural
history
of
many
cancers.
Consequently,
leveraging
nonoverlapping
mechanisms
to
increase
immunogenicity
cancer
cells
remains
a
priority.
Using
novel
enzymatic
inhibitor
RNA
methyltransferase
METTL3,
we
demonstrate
global
decrease
in
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
results
double-stranded
(dsRNA)
formation
and
profound
cell-intrinsic
interferon
response.
Through
unbiased
CRISPR
screens,
establish
dsRNA-sensing
signaling
are
primary
mediators
potentiate
T-cell
killing
following
METTL3
inhibition.
We
show
range
immunocompetent
mouse
models
although
inhibition
is
equally
efficacious
anti–PD-1
therapy,
combination
has
far
greater
preclinical
activity.
SPLINTR
barcoding,
therapy
target
distinct
malignant
clones,
these
therapies
overcomes
clones
insensitive
single
agents.
These
data
provide
molecular
rationale
for
employing
inhibitors
promote
clinic.
Significance:
This
work
demonstrates
stimulates
response
through
dsRNA
formation.
immunomodulatory
mechanism
from
current
immunotherapeutic
agents
provides
molecular
with
immune-checkpoint
blockade
augment
immunity.
article
featured
Selected
Articles
Issue,
p.
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Nature Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 1359 - 1368
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
methylation
can
be
deposited
on
chromatin-associated
RNAs
(caRNAs)
by
the
RNA
methyltransferase
complex
(MTC)
to
regulate
chromatin
state
and
transcription.
However,
mechanism
which
MTC
is
recruited
distinct
genomic
loci
remains
elusive.
Here
we
identify
RBFOX2,
a
well-studied
RNA-binding
protein,
as
factor
that
preferentially
recognizes
m6A
caRNAs.
RBFOX2
recruit
RBM15,
an
component,
facilitate
of
promoter-associated
RNAs.
RBM15
also
physically
interacts
with
YTHDC1
recruits
polycomb
repressive
2
(PRC2)
RBFOX2-bound
for
silencing
transcription
suppression.
Furthermore,
found
this
RBFOX2/m6A/RBM15/YTHDC1/PRC2
axis
plays
critical
role
in
myeloid
leukaemia.
Downregulation
notably
inhibits
survival/proliferation
acute
leukaemia
cells
promotes
their
differentiation.
required
self-renewal
stem/initiation
maintenance.
Our
study
presents
pathway
recruitment
deposition
caRNAs,
resulting
locus-selective
regulation,
has
potential
therapeutic
implications