RNA m6A modification, signals for degradation or stabilisation?
Biochemical Society Transactions,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
52(2), С. 707 - 717
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024
The
RNA
modification
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
is
conserved
across
eukaryotes,
and
profoundly
influences
metabolism,
including
regulating
stability.
METTL3
METTL14,
together
with
several
accessory
components,
form
a
‘writer’
complex
catalysing
m6A
modification.
Conversely,
FTO
ALKBH5
function
as
demethylases,
rendering
dynamic.
Key
to
understanding
the
functional
significance
of
its
‘reader'
proteins,
exemplified
by
YTH-domain-containing
proteins
(YTHDFs)
canonical
reader
insulin-like
growth
factor
2
mRNA-binding
(IGF2BPs)
non-canonical
reader.
These
play
crucial
role
in
determining
stability:
YTHDFs
mainly
promote
mRNA
degradation
through
different
cytoplasmic
pathways,
whereas
IGF2BPs
maintain
Additionally,
YTHDC1
functions
within
nucleus
degrade
or
protect
certain
m6A-containing
RNAs,
other
readers
also
contribute
stability
regulation.
Notably,
regulates
retrotransposon
LINE1
and/or
transcription
via
multiple
mechanisms.
However,
conflicting
observations
underscore
complexities
underlying
m6A's
regulation
depending
upon
sequence/structure
context,
developmental
stage,
cellular
environment.
Understanding
interplay
between
regulatory
elements
pivotal
deciphering
multifaceted
roles
plays
broader
biology.
Язык: Английский
RNA Binding by the m6A Methyltransferases METTL16 and METTL3
Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(6), С. 391 - 391
Опубликована: Май 29, 2024
Methyltransferases
are
a
wide-ranging,
yet
well-conserved,
class
of
molecules
that
have
been
found
to
modify
wide
variety
substrates.
Interest
in
RNA
methylation
has
surged
recent
years
with
the
identification
major
eukaryotic
mRNA
m6A
methyltransferase
METTL3.
METTL16
also
identified
as
an
methyltransferase;
however,
much
less
is
known
about
its
targets
and
actions.
Interestingly,
addition
their
catalytic
activities,
both
METTL3
“methylation-independent”
functions,
including
translational
regulation,
which
discovered.
However,
evidence
suggests
METTL16’s
role
RNA-binding
protein
may
be
more
significant
than
currently
recognized.
In
this
review,
we
will
introduce
methylation,
specifically
m6A,
enzymes
responsible
for
deposition.
We
discuss
varying
roles
these
perform
delve
deeper
into
possible
methylation-independent
binding
proteins.
Finally,
touch
upon
many
open
questions
still
remaining.
Язык: Английский
Crosstalk between N6-methyladenosine modification and ncRNAs in rheumatic diseases: therapeutic and diagnostic implications
Inflammation Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
74(1)
Опубликована: Май 22, 2025
Язык: Английский
Novel Insights into the Regulatory Role of N6-Methyladenosine in the Pathogenesis and Clinical Treatment of Osteoarthritis: Research Status and Prospect
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
Volume 18, С. 6749 - 6766
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
caused
by
characteristic
joint
tissue
lesions
characterized
chronic
pain,
stiffness,
and
limited
mobility.
OA
one
of
the
most
common
causes
disability
in
adults,
seriously
affecting
quality
life
patients
causing
huge
medical
socio-economic
burdens.
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
a
methylation
that
occurs
at
N6
position
adenosine
chemical
modification
on
eukaryotic
RNA.
m6A
dynamic
regulation
process
involving
"writers"
(methyltransferases),
"erasers"
(demethylases),
"readers"
(reading
proteins).
Disruption
or
interference
this
may
lead
to
dysregulation
cellular
regulatory
mechanisms,
resulting
various
diseases.
This
article
summarized
mechanism
pathogenesis,
including
inflammatory
response
immune
infiltration,
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
degradation,
programmed
cell
death,
bone
homeostasis,
osteogenic
differentiation.
Finally,
application
future
development
prospects
clinical
treatment
were
further
discussed.
Язык: Английский
YTHDFs as radiotherapy checkpoints in tumor immunity
The Journal of Experimental Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
222(8)
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2025
Radiotherapy
(RT),
a
cornerstone
of
cancer
treatment,
exerts
its
therapeutic
effects
primarily
by
inducing
DNA
damage
in
tumor
cells
and
modulating
the
immune
microenvironment
(TIME).
Despite
efficacy,
RT
is
often
counteracted
tumor-intrinsic
mechanisms,
such
as
repair,
well
immune-suppressive
responses.
YTHDF
proteins,
key
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
readers,
have
emerged
pivotal
regulators
progression,
cell
function,
making
them
promising
targets
for
enhancing
efficacy.
In
this
review,
we
explore
dual
roles
proteins
both
immune-mediated
responses
to
RT.
We
summarize
their
influence
on
repair
pathways
impact
TIME,
which
collectively
shape
antitumor
efficacy
Furthermore,
discuss
recent
advances
development
YTHDF-targeting
inhibitors
potential
synergize
with
immunotherapy,
offering
new
avenues
improve
treatment
outcomes.
Язык: Английский
Roles of N6-methyladenosine writers, readers and erasers in the mammalian germline
Current Opinion in Genetics & Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
87, С. 102224 - 102224
Опубликована: Июль 8, 2024
N
Язык: Английский
Regulatory effect of N6-methyladenosine on tumor angiogenesis
Frontiers in Immunology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Сен. 4, 2024
Previous
studies
have
demonstrated
that
genetic
alterations
governing
epigenetic
processes
frequently
drive
tumor
development
and
modifications
in
RNA
may
contribute
to
these
alterations.
In
the
1970s,
researchers
discovered
N6-methyladenosine
(m
Язык: Английский
Decoding the molecular symphony: interactions between the m6A and p53 signaling pathways in cancer
NAR Cancer,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(3)
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Abstract
The
p53
tumor
suppressor
gene
governs
a
multitude
of
complex
cellular
processes
that
are
essential
for
anti-cancer
function
and
whose
dysregulation
leads
to
aberrant
transcription,
activation
oncogenic
signaling
cancer
development.
Although
mutations
can
occur
at
any
point
in
the
genetic
sequence,
missense
comprise
majority
observed
cancers
regardless
whether
mutation
is
germline
or
somatic.
One
biological
process
involved
both
mutant
wild-type
N6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
epitranscriptomic
network,
type
post-transcriptional
modification
over
half
all
eukaryotic
mRNAs.
Recently,
significant
number
findings
have
demonstrated
unique
interactions
between
m6A
network
variety
types,
shedding
light
on
previously
uncharacterized
connection
causes
dysregulation.
Cross-talk
readers,
writers
erasers
has
been
shown
impact
induce
formation
by
influencing
various
hallmarks.
Here,
this
review
aims
summarize
interplay
epitranscriptome
pathway,
highlighting
its
effects
tumorigenesis
other
hallmarks
cancer,
as
well
identifying
therapeutic
implications
future.
Язык: Английский
Regulating translation in aging: from global to gene-specific mechanisms
EMBO Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
25(12), С. 5265 - 5276
Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024
Язык: Английский
RNA N6‐Methyladenosine‐Binding Protein YTHDFs Redundantly Attenuate Cancer Immunity by Downregulating IFN‐γ Signaling in Gastric Cancer
Advanced Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
Abstract
Immunotherapy
holds
potential
as
a
treatment
for
gastric
cancer
(GC),
though
immune
checkpoint
inhibitor
(ICI)
resistance
remains
an
obstacle.
One
mechanism
involves
defects
in
interferon‐γ
(IFN‐γ)
signaling,
which
IFN‐γ
is
linked
to
improved
responsiveness
ICIs.
Herein,
the
roles
of
RNA
N
6
‐methyladenosine
(m6A)
modifications
regulation
signaling
and
ICIs
are
unveiled.
The
m6A‐binding
protein
YTH
RNA‐binding
F1
(YTHDF1)
overexpressed
GC
tissues,
correlating
with
suppression
immunity
poorer
survival
rates.
YTHDF1
overexpression
impaired
cells,
knockdown
studies
indicated
redundant
effects
YTHDF2
YTHDF3
responsiveness.
immunoprecipitation
sequencing
revealed
YTHDFs
directly
target
interferon
regulatory
factor
1
(IRF1)
mRNA,
master
regulator
leading
reduced
stability
consequent
downregulation
signaling.
Furthermore,
mouse
syngeneic
tumor
models,
Ythdf1
depletion
cells
resulted
growth
increased
tumor‐infiltrating
lymphocytes,
attributed
augmentation
Collectively,
these
findings
highlight
how
modulate
by
influencing
through
IRF1
regulation,
suggesting
their
viability
therapeutic
targets
immunotherapy.
Язык: Английский