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Naseem S, Sun L, Qiu J. Stress granules in atherosclerosis: Insights and therapeutic opportunities. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102760. [PMID: 39059785 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
Abstract
Atherosclerosis, a complex inflammatory and metabolic disorder, is the underlying cause of several life-threatening cardiovascular diseases. Stress granules (SG) are biomolecular condensates composed of proteins and mRNA that form in response to stress. Recent studies suggest a potential link between SG and atherosclerosis development. However, there remain gaps in understanding SG role in atherosclerosis development. Here we provide a thorough analysis of the role of SG in atherosclerosis, covering cellular stresses stimulation, core components, and regulatory genes in SG formation. Furthermore, we explore atherosclerosis induced factors such as inflammation, low or oscillatory shear stress (OSS), and oxidative stress (OS) may impact SG formation and then the development of atherosclerotic lesions. We have assessed how changes in SG dynamics impact pro-atherogenic processes like endothelial dysfunction, lipid metabolism, and immune cell recruitment in atherosclerosis. In summary, this review emphasizes the complex interplay between SG and atherosclerosis that could open innovative directions for targeted therapeutic strategies in preventing or treating atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases.
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- Sahar Naseem
- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory for Biorheological Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, State and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Vascular Implants, Bioengineering College of Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China.
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Wang P, Li F, Sun Y, Li Y, Xie X, Du X, Liu L, Wu Y, Song D, Xiong H, Chen J, Li X. Novel insights into the circadian modulation of lipid metabolism in chicken livers revealed by RNA sequencing and weighted gene co-expression network analysis. Poult Sci 2024; 103:104321. [PMID: 39361997 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/07/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024] Open
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The circadian clock is crucial for maintaining lipid metabolism homeostasis in mammals. Despite the economic importance of fat content in poultry, research on the regulatory effects and molecular mechanisms of the circadian clock on avian hepatic lipid metabolism has been limited. In this study, we observed significant diurnal variations (P<0.05) in triglyceride (TG), free fatty acids (FFA), fatty acid synthase (FAS), and total cholesterol (TC) levels in the chicken embryonic liver under 12-h light/12-h dark incubation conditions, with TG, FFA, and TC concentrations showing significant cosine rhythmic oscillations (P<0.05). However, such rhythmic variations were not observed under complete darkness incubation conditions. Using transcriptome sequencing technology, we identified 157 genes significantly upregulated at night and 313 genes significantly upregulated during the 12-h light/12-h dark cycle. These circadian differential genes are involved in processes and pathways such as lipid catabolic process regulation, meiotic cell cycle, circadian rhythm regulation, positive regulation of the MAPK cascade, and glycerolipid metabolism. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) revealed 3 modules-green, blue, and red-that significantly correlate with FFA, FAS, and TG, respectively. Genes within these modules were enriched in processes and pathways including the cell cycle, light stimulus response, circadian rhythm regulation, phosphorylation, positive regulation of the MAPK cascade, and lipid biosynthesis. Notably, we identified ten hub genes, including protein kinase C delta (PRKCD), polo like kinase 4 (PLK4), clock circadian regulator (CLOCK), steroid 5 alpha-reductase 3 (SRD5A3), BUB1 mitotic checkpoint serine/threonine kinase (BUB1B), shugoshin 1 (SGO1), NDC80 kinetochore complex component (NDC80), NIMA related kinase 2 (NEK2), minichromosome maintenance complex component 4 (MCM4), polo like kinase 1 (PLK1), potentially link circadian regulation with lipid metabolic homeostasis. These findings demonstrate the regulatory role of the circadian clock in chicken liver lipid metabolism homeostasis and provide a theoretical basis and molecular targets for optimizing the circadian clock to reduce excessive fat deposition in chickens, which is significant for the healthy development of the poultry industry.
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- Panlin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Beijing Seeme Medical Technology Co Ltd, Beijing, 100093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotech Breeding, Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Technology on Green-Eco-Healthy Animal Husbandry of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Laboratory for Animal Health Inspection & Internet Technology, Zhejiang International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Veterinary Medicine and Health Management, China-Australia Joint Laboratory for Animal Health Big Data Analytics, College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine of Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China.
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Yan Z, Zhang Y, Nan N, Ji S, Lan S, Qin G, Sang N. YTHDC2 mediated RNA m 6A modification contributes to PM 2.5-induced hepatic steatosis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:135004. [PMID: 38943883 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is a significant risk factor for hepatic steatosis. The N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is implicated in metabolic disturbances triggered by exogenous environmental factors. However, the role of m6A in mediating PM2.5-induced hepatic steatosis remains unclear. Herein, male C57BL/6J mice were subjected to PM2.5 exposure throughout the entire heating season utilizing a real-ambient PM2.5 whole-body inhalation exposure system. Concurrently, HepG2 cell models exposed to PM2.5 were developed to delve the role of m6A methylation modification. Following PM2.5 exposure, significant hepatic lipid accumulation and elevated global m6A level were observed both in vitro and in vivo. The downregulation of YTHDC2, an m6A-binding protein, might contribute to this alteration. In vitro studies revealed that lipid-related genes CEPT1 and YWHAH might be targeted by m6A modification. YTHDC2 could bind to CDS region of them and increase their stability. Exposure to PM2.5 shortened mRNA lifespan and suppressed the expression of CEPT1 and YWHAH, which were reversed to baseline or higher level upon the enforced expression of YTHDC2. Consequently, our findings indicate that PM2.5 induces elevated m6A methylation modification of CEPT1 and YWHAH by downregulating YTHDC2, which in turn mediates the decrease in the mRNA stabilization and expression of these genes, ultimately resulting in hepatic steatosis.
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- Zhipeng Yan
- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, PR China.
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- College of Environment and Resource, Research Center of Environment and Health, Shanxi University, Shanxi 030006, PR China
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Zhang F, Zhang B, Cui T, Chen S, Zhang C, Wang Z, Liu X. The novel roles of RNA m6A modification in regulating the development, infection, and oxidative DNA damage repair of Phytophthora sojae. PLoS Pathog 2024; 20:e1012553. [PMID: 39312577 PMCID: PMC11449341 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1012553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2024] [Revised: 10/03/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A), a vital post-transcriptional regulator, is among the most prevalent RNA modifications in eukaryotes. Nevertheless, the biological functions of m6A in oomycetes remain poorly understood. Here, we showed that the PsMTA1 and PsMTA2 genes are orthologs of human METTL4, while the PsMET16 gene is an ortholog of human METTL16. These genes are implicated in m6A modification and play a critical role in the production of sporangia and oospores, the release of zoospores, and the virulence of Phytophthora sojae. In P. sojae, m6A modifications are predominantly enriched in the coding sequence and the 3' untranslated region. Notably, the PsMTA1 knockout mutant exhibited reduced virulence, attributed to impaired tolerance to host defense-generated ROS stress. Mechanistically, PsMTA1-mediated m6A modification positively regulates the mRNA lifespan of DNA damage response (DDR) genes in reaction to plant ROS stress during infection. Consequently, the mRNA abundance of the DDR gene PsRCC1 was reduced in the single m6A site mutant ΔRCC1/RCC1A2961C, resulting in compromised DNA damage repair and reduced ROS adaptation-associated virulence in P. sojae. Overall, these results indicate that m6A-mediated RNA metabolism is associated with the development and pathogenicity of P. sojae, underscoring the roles of epigenetic markers in the adaptive flexibility of Phytophthora during infection.
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- Fan Zhang
- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Plant Pathology, College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology for Arid Areas, College of Plant Protection, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China
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Rajan PK, Udoh UAS, Finley R, Pierre SV, Sanabria J. The Biological Clock of Liver Metabolism in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis Progression to Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Biomedicines 2024; 12:1961. [PMID: 39335475 PMCID: PMC11428469 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12091961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2024] [Revised: 08/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Circadian rhythms are endogenous behavioral or physiological cycles that are driven by a daily biological clock that persists in the absence of geophysical or environmental temporal cues. Circadian rhythm-related genes code for clock proteins that rise and fall in rhythmic patterns driving biochemical signals of biological processes from metabolism to physiology and behavior. Clock proteins have a pivotal role in liver metabolism and homeostasis, and their disturbances are implicated in various liver disease processes. Encoded genes play critical roles in the initiation and progression of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and their proteins may become diagnostic markers as well as therapeutic targets. Understanding molecular and metabolic mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms will aid in therapeutic interventions and may have broader clinical applications. The present review provides an overview of the role of the liver's circadian rhythm in metabolic processes in health and disease, emphasizing MASH progression and the oncogenic associations that lead to HCC.
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- Pradeep Kumar Rajan
- Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, Huntington, WV 25703, USA
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
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- Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, Huntington, WV 25703, USA
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
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- Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, Huntington, WV 25703, USA
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- Marshall Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, Huntington, WV 25703, USA
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
- Department of Nutrition and Metabolomic Core Facility, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44100, USA
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Zha X, Gao Z, Li M, Xia X, Mao Z, Wang S. Insight into the regulatory mechanism of m 6A modification: From MAFLD to hepatocellular carcinoma. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 177:116966. [PMID: 38906018 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024] Open
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In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), which has been attributed to the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. MAFLD affects more than one-third of adults worldwide, making it the most prevalent liver disease globally. Moreover, MAFLD is considered a significant risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with MAFLD-related HCC cases increasing. Approximately 1 in 6 HCC patients are believed to have MAFLD, and nearly 40 % of these HCC patients do not progress to cirrhosis, indicating direct transformation from MAFLD to HCC. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is commonly distributed in eukaryotic mRNA and plays a crucial role in normal development and disease progression, particularly in tumors. Numerous studies have highlighted the close association between abnormal m6A modification and cellular metabolic alterations, underscoring its importance in the onset and progression of MAFLD. However, the specific impact of m6A modification on the progression of MAFLD to HCC remains unclear. Can targeting m6A effectively halt the progression of MAFLD-related HCC? In this review, we investigated the pivotal role of abnormal m6A modification in the transition from MAFLD to HCC, explored the potential of m6A modification as a therapeutic target for MAFLD-related HCC, and proposed possible directions for future investigations.
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- Xuan Zha
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated People's Hospital, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China; Department of Immunology, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China.
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Filipovská E, Čočková Z, Černá B, Kubištová A, Spišská V, Telenský P, Bendová Z. The role of N6-methyladenosine RNA methylation in the crosstalk of circadian clock and neuroinflammation in rodent suprachiasmatic nuclei. Eur J Neurosci 2024; 60:4586-4596. [PMID: 39007275 DOI: 10.1111/ejn.16471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant epitranscriptomic mark that regulates the fate of RNA molecules. Recent studies have revealed a bidirectional interaction between m6A modification and the circadian clock. However, the precise temporal dynamics of m6A global enrichment in the central circadian pacemaker have not been fully elucidated. Our study investigates the relationship between FTO demethylase and molecular clocks in primary cells of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). In addition, we examined the effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on Fto expression and the role of FTO in LPS-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in primary SCN cell culture. We observed circadian rhythmicity in the global m6A levels, which mirrored the rhythmic expression of the Fto demethylase. Silencing FTO using siRNA reduced the mesor of Per2 rhythmicity in SCN primary cells and extended the period of the PER2 rhythm in SCN primary cell cultures from PER2::LUC mice. When examining the immune response, we discovered that exposure to LPS upregulated global m6A levels while downregulating Fto expression in SCN primary cell cultures. Interestingly, we found a loss of circadian rhythmicity in Fto expression following LPS treatment, indicating that the decrease of FTO levels may contribute to m6A upregulation without directly regulating its circadian rhythm. To explore potential protective mechanisms against neurotoxic inflammation, we examined ROS production following LPS treatment in SCN primary cell cultures pretreated with FTO siRNA. We observed a time-dependent pattern of ROS induction, with significant peak at 32 h but not at 20 h after synchronization. Silencing the FTO demethylase abolished ROS induction following LPS exposure, supporting the hypothesis that FTO downregulation serves as a protective mechanism during LPS-induced neuroinflammation in SCN primary cell cultures.
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- Eva Filipovská
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
- Dementia Research Group, International Clinical Research Center of St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Sleep Medicine and Chronobiology, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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Melnik BC, Weiskirchen R, Stremmel W, John SM, Schmitz G. Risk of Fat Mass- and Obesity-Associated Gene-Dependent Obesogenic Programming by Formula Feeding Compared to Breastfeeding. Nutrients 2024; 16:2451. [PMID: 39125332 PMCID: PMC11314333 DOI: 10.3390/nu16152451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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It is the purpose of this review to compare differences in postnatal epigenetic programming at the level of DNA and RNA methylation and later obesity risk between infants receiving artificial formula feeding (FF) in contrast to natural breastfeeding (BF). FF bears the risk of aberrant epigenetic programming at the level of DNA methylation and enhances the expression of the RNA demethylase fat mass- and obesity-associated gene (FTO), pointing to further deviations in the RNA methylome. Based on a literature search through Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed databases concerning the dietary and epigenetic factors influencing FTO gene and FTO protein expression and FTO activity, FTO's impact on postnatal adipogenic programming was investigated. Accumulated translational evidence underscores that total protein intake as well as tryptophan, kynurenine, branched-chain amino acids, milk exosomal miRNAs, NADP, and NADPH are crucial regulators modifying FTO gene expression and FTO activity. Increased FTO-mTORC1-S6K1 signaling may epigenetically suppress the WNT/β-catenin pathway, enhancing adipocyte precursor cell proliferation and adipogenesis. Formula-induced FTO-dependent alterations of the N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA methylome may represent novel unfavorable molecular events in the postnatal development of adipogenesis and obesity, necessitating further investigations. BF provides physiological epigenetic DNA and RNA regulation, a compelling reason to rely on BF.
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- Bodo C. Melnik
- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, University of Osnabrück, D-49076 Osnabrück, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular Pathobiochemistry, Experimental Gene Therapy and Clinical Chemistry (IFMPEGKC), RWTH University Hospital Aachen, D-52074 Aachen, Germany;
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- Praxis for Internal Medicine, Beethovenstrasse 2, D-76530 Baden-Baden, Germany;
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- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, University of Osnabrück, D-49076 Osnabrück, Germany
- Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm), University of Osnabrück, D-49076 Osnabrück, Germany;
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- Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital of Regensburg, D-93053 Regensburg, Germany;
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Hu H, Li Z, Xie X, Liao Q, Hu Y, Gong C, Gao N, Yang H, Xiao Y, Chen Y. Insights into the role of RNA m 6A modification in the metabolic process and related diseases. Genes Dis 2024; 11:101011. [PMID: 38560499 PMCID: PMC10978549 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.04.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
According to the latest consensus, many traditional diseases are considered metabolic diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Currently, metabolic diseases are increasingly prevalent because of the ever-improving living standards and have become the leading threat to human health. Multiple therapy methods have been applied to treat these diseases, which improves the quality of life of many patients, but the overall effect is still unsatisfactory. Therefore, intensive research on the metabolic process and the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases is imperative. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is an important modification of eukaryotic RNAs. It is a critical regulator of gene expression that is involved in different cellular functions and physiological processes. Many studies have indicated that m6A modification regulates the development of many metabolic processes and metabolic diseases. In this review, we summarized recent studies on the role of m6A modification in different metabolic processes and metabolic diseases. Additionally, we highlighted the potential m6A-targeted therapy for metabolic diseases, expecting to facilitate m6A-targeted strategies in the treatment of metabolic diseases.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China
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Li S, Mehal WZ, Ouyang X. RNA modifications in the progression of liver diseases: from fatty liver to cancer. SCIENCE CHINA. LIFE SCIENCES 2024:10.1007/s11427-023-2494-x. [PMID: 38809498 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-023-2494-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a prominent global health concern associated with high risk of metabolic syndrome, and has impacted a substantial segment of the population. The disease spectrum ranges from simple fatty liver to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and is increasingly becoming a prevalent indication for liver transplantation. The existing therapeutic options for NAFLD, NASH, and HCC are limited, underscoring the urgent need for innovative treatment strategies. Insights into gene expression, particularly RNA modifications such as N6 methyladenosine (m6A), hold promising avenues for interventions. These modifications play integral roles in RNA metabolism and cellular functions, encompassing the entire NAFLD-NASH-HCC progression. This review will encompass recent insights on diverse RNA modifications, including m6A, pseudouridine (ψ), N1-methyladenosine (m1A), and 5-methylcytidine (m5C) across various RNA species. It will uncover their significance in crucial aspects such as steatosis, inflammation, fibrosis, and tumorigenesis. Furthermore, prospective research directions and therapeutic implications will be explored, advancing our comprehensive understanding of the intricate interconnected nature of these pathological conditions.
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- Simiao Li
- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.
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Wang B, Zhang Y, Niu H, Zhao X, Chen G, Zhao Q, Ma G, Du S, Zeng Z. METTL3-Mediated STING Upregulation and Activation in Kupffer Cells Contribute to Radiation-Induced Liver Disease via Pyroptosis. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2024; 119:219-233. [PMID: 37914138 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2023.10.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Radiation therapy is a vital adjuvant treatment for liver cancer, although the challenge of radiation-induced liver diseases (RILDs) limits its implementation. Kupffer cells (KCs) are a crucial cell population of the hepatic immune system, and their biologic function can be modulated by multiple epigenetic RNA modifications, including N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation. However, the mechanism for m6A methylation in KC-induced inflammatory responses in RILD remains unclear. The present study investigated the function of m6A modification in KCs contributing to RILD. METHODS AND MATERIALS Methylated RNA-immunoprecipitation sequencing and RNA transcriptome sequencing were used to explore the m6A methylation profile of primary KCs isolated from mice after irradiation with 3 × 8 Gy. Western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR were used to evaluate gene expression. DNA pulldown and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays were performed to verify target gene binding and identify binding sites. RESULTS Methylated RNA-immunoprecipitation sequencing revealed significantly increased m6A modification levels in human KCs after irradiation, suggesting the potential role of upregulated m6A in RILD. In addition, the study results corroborated that methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) acts as a main modulator to promote the methylation and gene expression of TEAD1, leading to STING-NLRP3 signaling activation. Importantly, it was shown that IGF2BP2 functions as an m6A "reader" to recognize methylated TEAD1 mRNA and promote its stability. METTL3/TEAD1 knockdown abolished the activation of STING-NLRP3 signaling, protected against RILD, and suppressed inflammatory cytokines and hepatocyte apoptosis. Moreover, clinical human normal liver tissue samples collected after irradiation showed increased expression of STING and interleukin-1β in KCs compared with nonirradiated samples. Notably, STING pharmacologic inhibition alleviated irradiation-induced liver injury in mice, indicating its potential therapeutic role in RILD. CONCLUSIONS The results of our study reveal that TEAD1-STING-NLRP3 signaling activation contributes to RILD via METTL3-dependent m6A modification.
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- Biao Wang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Cancer Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Liu WW, Zheng SQ, Li T, Fei YF, Wang C, Zhang S, Wang F, Jiang GM, Wang H. RNA modifications in cellular metabolism: implications for metabolism-targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2024; 9:70. [PMID: 38531882 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-024-01777-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Cellular metabolism is an intricate network satisfying bioenergetic and biosynthesis requirements of cells. Relevant studies have been constantly making inroads in our understanding of pathophysiology, and inspiring development of therapeutics. As a crucial component of epigenetics at post-transcription level, RNA modification significantly determines RNA fates, further affecting various biological processes and cellular phenotypes. To be noted, immunometabolism defines the metabolic alterations occur on immune cells in different stages and immunological contexts. In this review, we characterize the distribution features, modifying mechanisms and biological functions of 8 RNA modifications, including N6-methyladenosine (m6A), N6,2'-O-dimethyladenosine (m6Am), N1-methyladenosine (m1A), 5-methylcytosine (m5C), N4-acetylcytosine (ac4C), N7-methylguanosine (m7G), Pseudouridine (Ψ), adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) editing, which are relatively the most studied types. Then regulatory roles of these RNA modification on metabolism in diverse health and disease contexts are comprehensively described, categorized as glucose, lipid, amino acid, and mitochondrial metabolism. And we highlight the regulation of RNA modifications on immunometabolism, further influencing immune responses. Above all, we provide a thorough discussion about clinical implications of RNA modification in metabolism-targeted therapy and immunotherapy, progression of RNA modification-targeted agents, and its potential in RNA-targeted therapeutics. Eventually, we give legitimate perspectives for future researches in this field from methodological requirements, mechanistic insights, to therapeutic applications.
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- Wei-Wei Liu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Core Unit of National Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Core Unit of National Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Core Unit of National Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Core Unit of National Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Core Unit of National Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Neurosurgical Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
- Core Unit of National Clinical Research Center for Laboratory Medicine, Hefei, China.
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Yang Y, Li H, Liu K, Zou L, Xiang S, Geng Y, Li X, Qiu S, Yang J, Cui X, Li L, Li Y, Li W, Yan S, Liu L, Wu X, Liu F, Wu W, Chen S, Liu Y. Acylcarnitines promote gallbladder cancer metastasis through lncBCL2L11-THOC5-JNK axis. J Transl Med 2024; 22:299. [PMID: 38519939 PMCID: PMC10958842 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05091-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The progression of gallbladder cancer (GBC) is accompanied by abnormal fatty acid β-oxidation (FAO) metabolism. Different types of lipids perform various biological functions. This study aimed to determine the role of acyl carnitines in the molecular mechanisms of GBC progression. METHODS Distribution of lipids in GBC was described by LC-MS-based lipidomics. Cellular localization, expression level and full-length of lncBCL2L11 were detected using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) assays, subcellular fractionation assay and 5' and 3' rapid amplification of the cDNA ends (RACE), respectively. In vitro and in vivo experiments were used to verify the biological function of lncBCL2L11 in GBC cells. Methylated RNA Immunoprecipitation (MeRIP) was performed to detect the methylation levels of lncBCL2L11. RNA pull-down assay and RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay were used to identify lncBCL2L11 interacting proteins. Co-Immunoprecipitation (Co-IP) and Western blot assay were performed to validate the regulatory mechanism of lncBCL2L11 and THO complex. RESULTS Acylcarnitines were significantly up-regulated in GBC tissues. High serum triglycerides correlated to decreased survival in GBC patients and promoted tumor migration. LncBCL2L11 was identified in the joint analysis of highly metastatic cells and RNA sequencing data. LncBCl2L11 prevented the binding of THOC6 and THOC5 and causes the degradation of THOC5, thus promoting the accumulation of acylcarnitines in GBC cells, leading to the malignant progression of cancer cells. In addition, highly expressed acylcarnitines stabilized the expression of lncBCL2L11 through N6-methyladenosine methylation (m6A), forming a positive feedback regulation in tumor dissemination. CONCLUSIONS LncBCL2L11 is involved in gallbladder cancer metastasis through FAO metabolism. High lipid intake is associated with poor prognosis of GBC. Therefore, targeting lncBCL2L11 and its pathway-related proteins or reducing lipid intake may be significant for the treatment of GBC patients.
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- Yang Yang
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
- University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200093, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
- Department of General Surgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China.
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Renji Hospital Affliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Sun L, Chen X, Zhu S, Wang J, Diao S, Liu J, Xu J, Li X, Sun Y, Huang C, Meng X, Lv X, Li J. Decoding m 6A mRNA methylation by reader proteins in liver diseases. Genes Dis 2024; 11:711-726. [PMID: 37692496 PMCID: PMC10491919 DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2023.02.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is a dynamic and reversible epigenetic regulation. As the most prevalent internal post-transcriptional modification in eukaryotic RNA, it participates in the regulation of gene expression through various mechanisms, such as mRNA splicing, nuclear export, localization, translation efficiency, mRNA stability, and structural transformation. The involvement of m6A in the regulation of gene expression depends on the specific recognition of m6A-modified RNA by reader proteins. In the pathogenesis and treatment of liver disease, studies have found that the expression levels of key genes that promote or inhibit the development of liver disease are regulated by m6A modification, in which abnormal expression of reader proteins determines the fate of these gene transcripts. In this review, we introduce m6A readers, summarize the recognition and regulatory mechanisms of m6A readers on mRNA, and focus on the biological functions and mechanisms of m6A readers in liver cancer, viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), hepatic fibrosis (HF), acute liver injury (ALI), and other liver diseases. This information is expected to be of high value to researchers deciphering the links between m6A readers and human liver diseases.
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- Lijiao Sun
- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Department of Nephropathy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230022, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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- Inflammation and Immune Mediated Diseases Laboratory of Anhui Province, Anhui Institute of Innovative Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- The Key Laboratory of Anti-inflammatory and Immune Medicines, Anhui Medical University, Ministry of Education, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
- Institute for Liver Diseases of Anhui Medical University, ILD-AMU, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
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Su X, Lu R, Qu Y, Mu D. Diagnostic and therapeutic potentials of methyltransferase-like 3 in liver diseases. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 172:116157. [PMID: 38301420 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3), a component of the RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification with a specific catalytic capacity, controls gene expression by actively regulating RNA splicing, nuclear export, stability, and translation, determines the fate of RNAs and assists in regulating biological processes. Studies conducted in recent decades have demonstrated the pivotal regulatory role of METTL3 in liver disorders, including hepatic lipid metabolism disorders, liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and liver cancer. Although METTL3's roles in these diseases have been extensively investigated, the regulatory network of METTL3 and its potential applications remain unexplored. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the roles and mechanisms of METTL3 implicated in these diseases, establish a regulatory network of METTL3, evaluate the potential for targeting METTL3 for diagnosis and treatment, and discuss avenues for future development and research. We found relatively upregulated expressions of METTL3 in these liver diseases, demonstrating its potential as a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target.
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- Xiaojuan Su
- Department of Pediatrics/Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Chronobiology (Sichuan University), Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pediatrics/Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Chronobiology (Sichuan University), Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Department of Pediatrics/Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Chronobiology (Sichuan University), Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pediatrics/Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China; NHC Key Laboratory of Chronobiology (Sichuan University), Chengdu 610041, China.
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Han F. N6-methyladenosine modification in ischemic stroke: Functions, regulation, and therapeutic potential. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25192. [PMID: 38317953 PMCID: PMC10840115 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most frequently occurring internal modification in eukaryotic RNAs. By modulating various aspects of the RNA life cycle, it has been implicated in a wide range of pathological and physiological processes associated with human diseases. Ischemic stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide with few treatment options and a narrow therapeutic window, and accumulating evidence has indicated the involvement of m6A modifications in the development and progression of this type of stroke. In this review, which provides insights for the prevention and clinical treatment of stroke, we present an overview of the roles played by m6A modification in ischemic stroke from three main perspectives: (1) the association of m6A modification with established risk factors for stroke, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and heart disease; (2) the roles of m6A modification regulators and their functional regulation in the pathophysiological injury mechanisms of stroke, namely oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, endothelial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and cell death processes; and (3) the diagnostic and therapeutic potential of m6A regulators in the treatment of stroke.
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- Fei Han
- Department of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100730, China
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Wang X, Zhang L, Dong B. Molecular mechanisms in MASLD/MASH-related HCC. Hepatology 2024:01515467-990000000-00739. [PMID: 38349726 PMCID: PMC11323288 DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths and ranks as the sixth most prevalent cancer type globally. NAFLD or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, and its more severe manifestation, NASH or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), pose a significant global health concern, affecting approximately 20%-25% of the population. The increased prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and MASH is parallel to the increasing rates of obesity-associated metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and fatty liver diseases. MASH can progress to MASH-related HCC (MASH-HCC) in about 2% of cases each year, influenced by various factors such as genetic mutations, carcinogen exposure, immune microenvironment, and microbiome. MASH-HCC exhibits distinct molecular and immune characteristics compared to other causes of HCC and affects both men and women equally. The management of early to intermediate-stage MASH-HCC typically involves surgery and locoregional therapies, while advanced HCC is treated with systemic therapies, including anti-angiogenic therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors. In this comprehensive review, we consolidate previous research findings while also providing the most current insights into the intricate molecular processes underlying MASH-HCC development. We delve into MASH-HCC-associated genetic variations and somatic mutations, disease progression and research models, multiomics analysis, immunological and microenvironmental impacts, and discuss targeted/combined therapies to overcome immune evasion and the biomarkers to recognize treatment responders. By furthering our comprehension of the molecular mechanisms underlying MASH-HCC, our goal is to catalyze the advancement of more potent treatment strategies, ultimately leading to enhanced patient outcomes.
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- Xiaobo Wang
- Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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He H, Ge L, Chen Y, Zhao S, Li Z, Zhou X, Li F. m 6A modification of plant virus enables host recognition by NMD factors in plants. SCIENCE CHINA. LIFE SCIENCES 2024; 67:161-174. [PMID: 37837530 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-022-2377-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant eukaryotic mRNA modification and is involved in various biological processes. Increasing evidence has implicated that m6A modification is an important anti-viral defense mechanism in mammals and plants, but it is largely unknown how m6A regulates viral infection in plants. Here we report the dynamic changes and functional anatomy of m6A in Nicotiana benthamiana and Solanum lycopersicum during Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) infection. m6A modification in the PepMV RNA genome is conserved in these two species. Overexpression of the m6A writers, mRNA adenosine methylase A (MTA), and HAKAI inhibit the PepMV RNA accumulation accompanied by increased viral m6A modifications, whereas deficiency of these writers decreases the viral RNA m6A levels but enhances virus infection. Further study reveals that the cytoplasmic YTH-domain family protein NbECT2A/2B/2C as m6A readers are involved in anti-viral immunity. Protein-protein interactions indicate that NbECT2A/2B/2C interact with nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD)-related proteins, including NbUPF3 and NbSMG7, but not with NbUPF1. m6A modification-mediated restriction to PepMV infection is dependent on NMD-related factors. These findings provide new insights into the functionality of m6A anti-viral activity and reveal a distinct immune response that NMD factors recognize the m6A readers-viral m6A RNA complex for viral RNA degradation to limit virus infection in plants.
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- Hao He
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310029, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Huang T, Zeng Y, Yang Y, Fan H, Deng Y, Chen W, Liu J, Yang F, Li W, Xiao Y. Comprehensive analysis of m 6A methylomes in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension. Epigenetics 2023; 18:2242225. [PMID: 37537976 PMCID: PMC10405774 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2023.2242225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH) is a serious and fatal disease. Recently, m6A has been reported to play an important role in the lungs of IPAH patients and experimental pulmonary hypertension models. However, the meaning of m6A mRNAs in the peripheral blood of IPAH patients remains largely unexplored. We aimed to construct a transcriptome-wide map of m6A mRNAs in the peripheral blood of IPAH patients. M6A RNA Methylation Quantification Kit was utilized to measure the total m6A levels in the peripheral blood of IPAH patients. A combination of MeRIP-seq, RNA-seq and bioinformatics analysis was utilized to select m6A-modified hub genes of IPAH. MeRIP-qPCR and RT-qPCR were used to measure the m6A levels and mRNA levels of TP53, RPS27A, SMAD3 and FoxO3 in IPAH patients. Western blot was performed to assess the protein levels of m6A related regulators and m6A related genes in experimental PH animal models, hypoxia-treated and PDGF-BB induced PASMCs. We found that the total m6A levels were increased in peripheral blood of IPAH patients and verified that m6A levels of RPS27A and SMAD3 were significantly elevated and m6A levels of TP53 and FoxO3 were significantly reduced. The mRNA or protein levels of RPS27A, SMAD3, TP53 and FoxO3 were changed in human blood samples, experimental PH animal models and PDGF-BB induced PASMCs. Moreover, METTL3 and YTHDF1 were increased in the hypoxia induced pulmonary hypertension rat model, hypoxia-treated and PDGF-BB induced PASMCs. These finding suggested that m6A may play an important role in IPAH.
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- Ting Huang
- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command of PLA, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Material Medical, College of Pharmacy, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, China
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Luo P, Li S, Jing W, Tu J, Long X. N 6-methyladenosine RNA modification in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Trends Endocrinol Metab 2023; 34:838-848. [PMID: 37758602 DOI: 10.1016/j.tem.2023.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide, influencing numerous regulatory axes and extrahepatic vital organs. The molecular mechanisms that lead to the progression of NAFLD remain unclear and knowledge on the pathways causing hepatocellular damage followed by lipid accumulation is limited. Recently, a number of studies have shown that mRNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification contributes to the progression of NAFLD. In this review, we summarize current knowledge on m6A modification in the metabolic processes associated with NAFLD and discuss the challenges of and prospects for therapeutic avenues based on m6A regulation for the treatment of liver disease.
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- Ping Luo
- Department of Hematology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Key Laboratory of Laboratory Medicine of Henan, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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Ren Y, Li Z, Li J, Liang R, Wang Z, Bai Y, Yang Y, Tang Q, Fu Y, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Yu Y, Xiong Y. m 6 A mRNA methylation: Biological features, mechanisms, and therapeutic potentials in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Obes Rev 2023; 24:e13639. [PMID: 37732463 DOI: 10.1111/obr.13639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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As the most common internal post-transcriptional RNA modification in eukaryotic cells, N6-methyladenosine (m6 A) performs a dynamic and reversible role in a variety of biological processes mediated by methyltransferases (writers), demethylases (erasers), and m6 A binding proteins (readers). M6 A methylation enables transcriptome conversion in different signals that regulate various physiological activities and organ development. Over the past few years, emerging studies have identified that mRNA m6 A regulators defect in β-cell leads to abnormal regulation of the target mRNAs, thereby resulting in β-cell dysfunction and loss of β-cell identity and mass, which are strongly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) pathogenesis. Also, mRNA m6 A modification has been implicated with insulin resistance in muscles, fat, and liver cells/tissues. In this review, we elaborate on the biological features of m6 A methylation; provide a comprehensive overview of the underlying mechanisms that how it controls β-cell function, identity, and mass as well as insulin resistance; highlight its connections to glucose metabolism and lipid metabolism linking to T2DM; and further discuss its role in diabetes complications and its therapeutic potentials for T2DM diagnosis and treatment.
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- Yuanyuan Ren
- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- School of Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Zhang H, Yin M, Huang H, Zhao G, Lu M. METTL16 in human diseases: What should we do next? Open Med (Wars) 2023; 18:20230856. [PMID: 38045858 PMCID: PMC10693013 DOI: 10.1515/med-2023-0856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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METTL16 is a class-I methyltransferase that is responsible for depositing a vertebrate-conserved S-adenosylmethionine site. Since 2017, there has been a growing body of research focused on METTL16, particularly in the field of structural studies. However, the role of METTL16 in cell biogenesis and human diseases has not been extensively studied, with limited understanding of its function in disease pathology. Recent studies have highlighted the complex and sometimes contradictory role that METTL16 plays in various diseases. In this work, we aim to provide a comprehensive summary of the current research on METTL16 in human diseases.
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- Hui Zhang
- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan Tongji Aerospace City Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Wuhan No. 1 Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430000, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 665000, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 665000, Yunnan Province, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 101149, PR China
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Smith JG, Molendijk J, Blazev R, Chen WH, Zhang Q, Litwin C, Zinna VM, Welz PS, Benitah SA, Greco CM, Sassone-Corsi P, Muñoz-Cánoves P, Parker BL, Koronowski KB. Impact of Bmal1 Rescue and Time-Restricted Feeding on Liver and Muscle Proteomes During the Active Phase in Mice. Mol Cell Proteomics 2023; 22:100655. [PMID: 37793502 PMCID: PMC10651687 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcpro.2023.100655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Molecular clocks and daily feeding cycles support metabolism in peripheral tissues. Although the roles of local clocks and feeding are well defined at the transcriptional level, their impact on governing protein abundance in peripheral tissues is unclear. Here, we determine the relative contributions of local molecular clocks and daily feeding cycles on liver and muscle proteomes during the active phase in mice. LC-MS/MS was performed on liver and gastrocnemius muscle harvested 4 h into the dark phase from WT, Bmal1 KO, and dual liver- and muscle-Bmal1-rescued mice under either ad libitum feeding or time-restricted feeding during the dark phase. Feeding-fasting cycles had only minimal effects on levels of liver proteins and few, if any, on the muscle proteome. In contrast, Bmal1 KO altered the abundance of 674 proteins in liver and 80 proteins in muscle. Local rescue of liver and muscle Bmal1 restored ∼50% of proteins in liver and ∼25% in muscle. These included proteins involved in fatty acid oxidation in liver and carbohydrate metabolism in muscle. For liver, proteins involved in de novo lipogenesis were largely dependent on Bmal1 function in other tissues (i.e., the wider clock system). Proteins regulated by BMAL1 in liver and muscle were enriched for secreted proteins. We found that the abundance of fibroblast growth factor 1, a liver secreted protein, requires BMAL1 and that autocrine fibroblast growth factor 1 signaling modulates mitochondrial respiration in hepatocytes. In liver and muscle, BMAL1 is a more potent regulator of dark phase proteomes than daily feeding cycles, highlighting the need to assess protein levels in addition to mRNA when investigating clock mechanisms. The proteome is more extensively regulated by BMAL1 in liver than in muscle, and many metabolic pathways in peripheral tissues are reliant on the function of the clock system as a whole.
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- Jacob G Smith
- Department of Medical and Life Sciences (MELIS), Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Centre for Muscle Research, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Centre for Muscle Research, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry & Structural Biology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry & Structural Biology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain; Hospital del Mar Research Institute Barcelona, Cancer Research Program, Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), Barcelona, Spain; Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Center for Epigenetics and Metabolism, U1233 INSERM, University of California, Irvine, California, USA
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- Department of Medical and Life Sciences (MELIS), Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB), Barcelona, Spain; Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), Barcelona, Spain; Altos Labs, Inc, San Diego Institute of Science, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Centre for Muscle Research, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies at UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA; Department of Biochemistry & Structural Biology, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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Chen YH, Jiang T, Yasen A, Fan BY, Zhu J, Wang MX, Shen XJ. RNA N6-methyladenosine of DHAPAT and PAP involves in regulation of diapause of Bombyx mori via the lipid metabolism pathway. BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2023; 113:665-675. [PMID: 37555240 DOI: 10.1017/s0007485323000330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Environment-induced epigenetics are involved in diapause regulation, but the molecular mechanism that epigenetically couples nutrient metabolism to diapause regulation remains unclear. In this study, we paid special attention to the significant differences in the level of N6-adenosine methylation (m6A) of dihydroxyacetone phosphate acyltransferase (DHAPAT) and phosphatidate phosphatase (PAP) genes in the lipid metabolism pathway of the bivoltine silkworm (Bombyx mori) strain Qiufeng developed from eggs incubated at a normal temperature (QFHT, diapause egg producer) compared to those from eggs incubated at a low temperature (QFLT, non-diapause egg producer). We knocked down DHAPAT in the pupal stage of the QFLT group, resulting in the non-diapause destined eggs becoming diapausing eggs. In the PAP knockdown group, the colour of the non-diapause destined eggs changed from light yellow to pink 3 days after oviposition, but they hatched as normal. Moreover, we validated that YTHDF3 binds to m6A-modified DHAPAT and PAP mRNAs to promote their stability and translation. These results suggest that RNA m6A methylation participates in the diapause regulation of silkworm by changing the expression levels of DHAPAT and PAP and reveal that m6A epigenetic modification can be combined with a lipid metabolism signal pathway to participate in the regulation of insect diapause traits, which provides a clearer image for exploring the physiological basis of insect diapause.
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- Yan-Hua Chen
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericulture Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Silkworm Egg Institute of Jiangsu Province, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericulture Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericulture Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericulture Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericulture Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Sericultural Biology and Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
- Key Laboratory of Silkworm and Mulberry Genetic Improvement, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Sericulture Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212100, China
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Frazier K, Manzoor S, Carroll K, DeLeon O, Miyoshi S, Miyoshi J, St. George M, Tan A, Chrisler EA, Izumo M, Takahashi JS, Rao MC, Leone VA, Chang EB. Gut microbes and the liver circadian clock partition glucose and lipid metabolism. J Clin Invest 2023; 133:e162515. [PMID: 37712426 PMCID: PMC10503806 DOI: 10.1172/jci162515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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Circadian rhythms govern glucose homeostasis, and their dysregulation leads to complex metabolic diseases. Gut microbes exhibit diurnal rhythms that influence host circadian networks and metabolic processes, yet underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we showed hierarchical, bidirectional communication among the liver circadian clock, gut microbes, and glucose homeostasis in mice. To assess this relationship, we utilized mice with liver-specific deletion of the core circadian clock gene Bmal1 via Albumin-cre maintained in either conventional or germ-free housing conditions. The liver clock, but not the forebrain clock, required gut microbes to drive glucose clearance and gluconeogenesis. Liver clock dysfunctionality expanded proportions and abundances of oscillating microbial features by 2-fold relative to that in controls. The liver clock was the primary driver of differential and rhythmic hepatic expression of glucose and fatty acid metabolic pathways. Absent the liver clock, gut microbes provided secondary cues that dampened these rhythms, resulting in reduced lipid fuel utilization relative to carbohydrates. All together, the liver clock transduced signals from gut microbes that were necessary for regulating glucose and lipid metabolism and meeting energy demands over 24 hours.
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- Katya Frazier
- Department of Medicine and
- Committee on Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Department of Medicine and
- Committee on Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Liufu Y, Xi F, Wu L, Zhang Z, Wang H, Wang H, Zhang J, Wang B, Kou W, Gao J, Zhao L, Zhang H, Gu L. Inhibition of DNA and RNA methylation disturbs root development of moso bamboo. TREE PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 43:1653-1674. [PMID: 37294626 DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpad074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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DNA methylation (5mC) and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) are two important epigenetics regulators, which have a profound impact on plant growth development. Phyllostachys edulis (P. edulis) is one of the fastest spreading plants due to its well-developed root system. However, the association between 5mC and m6A has seldom been reported in P. edulis. In particular, the connection between m6A and several post-transcriptional regulators remains uncharacterized in P. edulis. Here, our morphological and electron microscope observations showed the phenotype of increased lateral root under RNA methylation inhibitor (DZnepA) and DNA methylation inhibitor (5-azaC) treatment. RNA epitranscriptome based on Nanopore direct RNA sequencing revealed that DZnepA treatment exhibits significantly decreased m6A level in the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR), which was accompanied by increased gene expression, full-length ratio, higher proximal poly(A) site usage and shorter poly(A) tail length. DNA methylation levels of CG and CHG were reduced in both coding sequencing and transposable element upon 5-azaC treatment. Cell wall synthesis was impaired under methylation inhibition. In particular, differentially expressed genes showed a high percentage of overlap between DZnepA and 5-azaC treatment, which suggested a potential correlation between two methylations. This study provides preliminary information for a better understanding of the link between m6A and 5mC in root development of moso bamboo.
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- Yuxiang Liufu
- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Life Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- College of Forestry, Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, State Forestry Administration, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, China
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- College of Life Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bamboo and Rattan Science and Technology, State Forestry Administration, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, China
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- Basic Forestry and Proteomics Research Center, College of Forestry, School of Future Technology, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, No. 15 Shangxiadian Road, Cangshan District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 350002, China
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Jiang H, Wang X, Ma J, Xu G. The fine-tuned crosstalk between lysine acetylation and the circadian rhythm. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA. GENE REGULATORY MECHANISMS 2023; 1866:194958. [PMID: 37453648 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagrm.2023.194958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Circadian rhythm is a roughly 24-h wake and sleep cycle that almost all of the organisms on the earth follow when they execute their biological functions and physiological activities. The circadian clock is mainly regulated by the transcription-translation feedback loop (TTFL), consisting of the core clock proteins, including BMAL1, CLOCK, PERs, CRYs, and a series of accessory factors. The circadian clock and the downstream gene expression are not only controlled at the transcriptional and translational levels but also precisely regulated at the post-translational modification level. Recently, it has been discovered that CLOCK exhibits lysine acetyltransferase activities and could acetylate protein substrates. Core clock proteins are also acetylated, thereby altering their biological functions in the regulation of the expression of downstream genes. Studies have revealed that many protein acetylation events exhibit oscillation behavior. However, the biological function of acetylation on circadian rhythm has only begun to explore. This review will briefly introduce the acetylation and deacetylation of the core clock proteins and summarize the proteins whose acetylation is regulated by CLOCK and circadian rhythm. Then, we will also discuss the crosstalk between lysine acetylation and the circadian clock or other post-translational modifications. Finally, we will briefly describe the possible future perspectives in the field.
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- Honglv Jiang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Diagnostics and Therapeutics Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Drug Research for Prevention and Treatment of Hyperlipidemic Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Diagnostics and Therapeutics Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Drug Research for Prevention and Treatment of Hyperlipidemic Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Medical Center of Soochow University, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center of Precision Diagnostics and Therapeutics Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Suzhou Key Laboratory of Drug Research for Prevention and Treatment of Hyperlipidemic Diseases, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, China.
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Petri BJ, Cave MC, Klinge CM. Changes in m6A in Steatotic Liver Disease. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1653. [PMID: 37628704 PMCID: PMC10454815 DOI: 10.3390/genes14081653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Fatty liver disease is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Fatty liver includes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), now replaced by a consensus group as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). While excess nutrition and obesity are major contributors to fatty liver, the underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown and therapeutic interventions are limited. Reversible chemical modifications in RNA are newly recognized critical regulators controlling post-transcriptional gene expression. Among these modifications, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant and regulates transcript abundance in fatty liver disease. Modulation of m6A by readers, writers, and erasers (RWE) impacts mRNA processing, translation, nuclear export, localization, and degradation. While many studies focus on m6A RWE expression in human liver pathologies, limitations of technology and bioinformatic methods to detect m6A present challenges in understanding the epitranscriptomic mechanisms driving fatty liver disease progression. In this review, we summarize the RWE of m6A and current methods of detecting m6A in specific genes associated with fatty liver disease.
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- Belinda J. Petri
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40292, USA;
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- Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS), University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA;
- Hepatobiology and Toxicology Center, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40292, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY 40292, USA;
- Center for Integrative Environmental Health Sciences (CIEHS), University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA;
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Wang X, Zhu H, Sun G, Zhou M, Zhang H, Liu H, Wang M, Zhang Z, Chu H. linc01515 regulates PM 2.5-induced oxidative stress via targeting NRF2 in airway epithelial cells. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023; 331:121798. [PMID: 37169236 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Dysregulation of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) is involved in the adverse effects caused by fine particulate matter (PM2.5). However, the molecular mechanism is not fully clarified. In this study, we performed lncRNA sequencing on PM2.5-treated human bronchial epithelial (HBE) cells to identify vital lncRNAs, and verified the differential expression of the lncRNAs by RT-qPCR in HBE and human normal lung epithelial (BEAS-2B) cells. A total of 657 and 652 lncRNAs were dysregulated after exposure to 125 and 250 μg/mL of PM2.5, respectively. Of these, lncRNA linc01515 was upregulated in HBE and BEAS-2B cells with PM2.5 treatment. Subcellular localization experiments showed that linc01515 was mostly localized in the nucleus. Functionally, we downregulated the expression of linc01515 in HBE and BEAS-2B cells before PM2.5 treatment, which can decrease malonydialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, and improve superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. Correspondingly, linc01515 overexpression enhanced PM2.5-induced oxidative injury in airway epithelial cells. Mechanistically, N6-methyladenosine RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation (MeRIP) assay showed that the enrichment level of m6A on linc01515 was increased after PM2.5 treatment, and the m6A modification level and expression of linc01515 was decreased in the HBE cells with 3-deazaadenosine (DAA) treatment or knockdown of METTL3 to inhibit the RNA methylation level. Western blot found that NRF2, a vital transcription factor, was enhanced remarkably in linc01515-silenced cells and decreased in linc01515-overexpressed cells. Furthermore, inhibition of NRF2 activity significantly rescued effect of downregulated linc01515 expression on PM2.5-induced cytotoxicity. In addition, we observed the similar effect when downregulating linc01515 and NRF2 expression in HBE and BEAS-2B cells before PM2.5 treatment. Taken together, our findings demonstrated that PM2.5 treatment may upregulate the expression of linc01515 by enhancing its m6A modification, and then regulate NRF2 to induce oxidative damage of airway epithelial cells.
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- Xi Wang
- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Environmental Genomics, Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Cancer Biomarkers, Prevention and Treatment, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Personalized Medicine, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China; Department of Genetic Toxicology, The Key Laboratory of Modern Toxicology of Ministry of Education, Center of Global Health, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
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Suga N, Ikeda Y, Yoshikawa S, Taniguchi K, Sawamura H, Matsuda S. In Search of a Function for the N6-Methyladenosine in Epitranscriptome, Autophagy and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Neurol Int 2023; 15:967-979. [PMID: 37606395 PMCID: PMC10443253 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint15030062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023] Open
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Changes in epitranscriptome with N6-methyladenine (m6A) modification could be involved in the development of multiple diseases, which might be a prevalent modification of messenger RNAs (mRNAs) in eukaryotes. The m6A modification might be performed through the action of methyltransferases, demethylases, and methylation-binding proteins. Importantly, the m6A methylation may be associated with various neurological disorders including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), depression, aging-related diseases, and/or aging itself. In addition, the m6A methylation might functionally regulate the eukaryotic transcriptome by influencing the splicing, export, subcellular localization, translation, stability, and decay of mRNAs. Neurodegenerative diseases may possess a wide variety of phenotypes, depending on the neurons that degenerate on occasion. Interestingly, an increasing amount of evidence has indicated that m6A modification could modulate the expression of autophagy-related genes and promote autophagy in neuronal cells. Oxidative stresses such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) could stimulate the m6A RNA methylation, which may also be related to the regulation of autophagy and/or the development of neurodegenerative diseases. Both m6A modification and autophagy could also play critical roles in regulating the health condition of neurons. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of the m6A and autophagy relationship in human diseases may benefit in developing therapeutic strategies in the future. This paper reviews advances in the understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of m6A modification in the occurrence and development of neurodegenerative diseases and/or aging, discussing the possible therapeutic procedures related to mechanisms of m6A RNA methylation and autophagy.
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Nara Women’s University, Kita-Uoya Nishimachi, Nara 630-8506, Japan
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Chen Y, Zhu Z, Zhang L, Wang J, Ren H. Roles of N6-methyladenosine epitranscriptome in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma. SMART MEDICINE 2023; 2:e20230008. [PMID: 39188344 PMCID: PMC11235706 DOI: 10.1002/smmd.20230008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a typical chronic liver disease connected to a high risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The development of NAFLD and HCC has been associated with changes in epigenetics, such as histone modifications and micro RNA (miRNA)-mediated processes. Recently, in the realm of epitranscriptomics, RNA alterations have become important regulators. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most common and crucial alteration for controlling mRNA stability, splicing, and translation. It is particularly important for controlling liver disease progression and hepatic function. This review aims to conclude recent research on the functions of m6A epitranscriptome in the molecular mechanisms behind NAFLD and HCC development, with special attention to the effects of m6A alteration on how HCC develops and its possible roles in the progression of NAFLD to HCC. Additionally, the review discusses the possible effects of m6A alteration on the treatment and diagnostic of NAFLD and HCC. It is crucial to remember that m6A modification is a reversible action controlled via the coordinated functions of the proteins that write and delete, enabling quick adaptability to environmental changes. The review also discusses m6A-binding proteins' function in mRNA alternative splicing, translation, and degradation and their ability to modulate mRNA stability and processing. Understanding RNA modification regulation and its part in the emergence of HCC and NAFLD may provide new avenues for diagnosing and treating these diseases.
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- Yuyan Chen
- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryNanjing Drum Tower HospitalAffiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryNanjing Drum Tower HospitalAffiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryNanjing Drum Tower HospitalAffiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryNanjing Drum Tower HospitalAffiliated Hospital of Medical SchoolNanjing UniversityNanjingChina
- Department of Hepatobiliary SurgeryNanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical UniversityNanjingChina
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Chen W, Zheng D, Chen H, Ye T, Liu Z, Qi J, Shen H, Ruan H, Cui W, Deng L. Circadian Clock Regulation via Biomaterials for Nucleus Pulposus. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301037. [PMID: 37060338 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Circadian clock disorder during tissue degeneration has been considered the potential pathogenesis for various chronic diseases, such as intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). In this study, circadian clock-regulating biomaterials (ClockMPs) that can effectively activate the intrinsic circadian clock of nucleus pulposus cells (NPCs) in IVDD and improve the physiological function of NPCs for disc regeneration are fabricated via air-microfluidic technique and the chemical cross-linking between polyvinyl alcohol and modified-phenylboronic acid. In vitro experiments verified that ClockMPs can scavenge reactive oxygen species to maintain a stable microenvironment for the circadian clock by promoting the binding of BMAL1 and CLOCK proteins. ClockMPs can regulate the expression of core circadian clock genes by activating the PI3K-AKT pathway in NPCs to remodel the intrinsic circadian clock and promote extracellular matrix synthesis. Furthermore, in vivo experiments of IVDD treated with ClockMPs proved that ClockMPs can promote disc regeneration by regulating the circadian clock of NPCs. In conclusion, ClockMPs provided a novel and promising strategy for circadian clock regulation during tissue regeneration.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 160 Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Prevention and Treatment of Bone and Joint Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 197 Ruijin 2nd Road, Shanghai, 200025, P. R. China
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Chen B, Yuan C, Guo T, Liu J, Yang B, Lu Z. Molecular Mechanism of m6A Methylation Modification Genes METTL3 and FTO in Regulating Heat Stress in Sheep. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11926. [PMID: 37569302 PMCID: PMC10419070 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241511926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Heat stress is an important environmental factor affecting livestock production worldwide. Primary hepatocytes and preadipocytes derived from Hu sheep were used to establish a heat stress model. Quantitative reverse transcriptase-PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis showed that heat induction significantly increased the expression levels of heat stress protein (HSP) genes and the N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation modification genes: methyltransferase-like protein 3 (METTL3), methyltransferase-like protein 14 (METTL14), and fat mass and obesity associated protein (FTO). Heat stress simultaneously promoted cell apoptosis. Transcriptome sequencing identified 3980 upregulated genes and 2420 downregulated genes related to heat stress. A pathway enrichment analysis of these genes revealed significant enrichment in fatty acid biosynthesis, degradation, and the PI3K-Akt and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) signaling pathways. Overexpression of METTL3 in primary hepatocytes led to significant downregulation of HSP60, HSP70, and HSP110, and significantly increased mRNA m6A methylation; FTO interference generated the opposite results. Primary adipocytes showed similar results. Transcriptome analysis of cells under METTL3 (or FTO) inference and overexpression revealed differentially expressed genes enriched in the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways, as well as the PI3K-Akt and Ras signaling pathways. We speculate that METTL3 may increase the level of m6A methylation to inhibit fat deposition and/or inhibit the expression of HSP genes to enhance the body's resistance to heat stress, while the FTO gene generated the opposite molecular mechanism. This study provides a scientific basis and theoretical support for sheep feeding and management practices during heat stress.
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- Bowen Chen
- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on the Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China; (B.C.); (C.Y.); (T.G.); (J.L.)
- Sheep Breeding Engineering Technology Research Center of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on the Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China; (B.C.); (C.Y.); (T.G.); (J.L.)
- Sheep Breeding Engineering Technology Research Center of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on the Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China; (B.C.); (C.Y.); (T.G.); (J.L.)
- Sheep Breeding Engineering Technology Research Center of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on the Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China; (B.C.); (C.Y.); (T.G.); (J.L.)
- Sheep Breeding Engineering Technology Research Center of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on the Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China; (B.C.); (C.Y.); (T.G.); (J.L.)
- Sheep Breeding Engineering Technology Research Center of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics and Breeding on the Tibetan Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Lanzhou Institute of Husbandry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China; (B.C.); (C.Y.); (T.G.); (J.L.)
- Sheep Breeding Engineering Technology Research Center of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730050, China
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Zhang H, Gu Y, Gang Q, Huang J, Xiao Q, Ha X. N6-methyladenosine RNA modification: an emerging molecule in type 2 diabetes metabolism. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1166756. [PMID: 37484964 PMCID: PMC10360191 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1166756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disease with an increasing rate of incidence worldwide. Despite the considerable progress in the prevention and intervention, T2D and its complications cannot be reversed easily after diagnosis, thereby necessitating an in-depth investigation of the pathophysiology. In recent years, the role of epigenetics has been increasingly demonstrated in the disease, of which N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is one of the most common post-transcriptional modifications. Interestingly, patients with T2D show a low m6A abundance. Thus, a comprehensive analysis and understanding of this phenomenon would improve our understanding of the pathophysiology, as well as the search for new biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for T2D. In this review, we systematically introduced the metabolic roles of m6A modification in organs, the metabolic signaling pathways involved, and the effects of clinical drugs on T2D.
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- Haocheng Zhang
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Gene Drugs of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Public Health, Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- School of Public Health, Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Stem Cells and Gene Drugs of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Cheng C, Wu Y, Wang X, Xue Q, Huang Y, Liao F, Wang X, Duan Q, Miao C. RNA methylations in hepatic fibrosis, a gradually emerging new treatment strategy. Cell Biosci 2023; 13:126. [PMID: 37420298 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-023-01066-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatic fibrosis (HF) is a pathological process caused by excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix caused by a series of causes, leading to the formation of fiber scar. RNA methylation is a newly discovered epigenetic modification that exists widely in eukaryotes and prokaryotes and plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of many diseases. RESULTS The occurrence and development of HF are regulated by many factors, including excessive deposition of extracellular matrix, activation of hepatic stellate cells, inflammation, and oxidative stress. RNA methylations of different species have become a crucial regulatory mode of transcript expression, And participate in the pathogenesis of tumors, nervous system diseases, autoimmune diseases, and other diseases. In addition, there are five common types of RNA methylation, but only m6A plays a crucial regulatory role in HF. The pathophysiological regulation of m6A on HF is achieved by the combination of the methylated transferase, demethylated enzyme, and methylated reading protein. CONCLUSIONS RNA methylated methyltransferase, demethylase, and reading protein extensively affect the pathological mechanism of HF, which may be a new therapeutic and diagnostic target, representing a new class of therapeutic strategies.
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- Chenglong Cheng
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
- Anhui Public Health Clinical Center, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Clinical Nursing, School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Experimental (Practical Training) Teaching Center, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
- Institute of Rheumatism, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, China.
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Wei T, Li J, Zhang J, Zhang Q, Liu X, Chen Q, Wen L, Ma K, Chen W, Zhao J, Zhang C, Huang J, Xie Y, Qin H, Qian D, Liang T. Loss of Mettl3 enhances liver tumorigenesis by inducing hepatocyte dedifferentiation and hyperproliferation. Cell Rep 2023; 42:112704. [PMID: 37379215 DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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While a few works have shown that Mettl3 plays oncogenic roles in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), its function in early HCC tumorigenesis remains unclear. In Mettl3flox/flox; Alb-Cre knockout mice, Mettl3 loss leads to aberrant hepatocyte homeostasis and liver damage. Importantly, Mettl3 deletion dramatically accelerates liver tumorigenesis in various HCC mouse models. Depletion of Mettl3 in adult Mettl3flox/flox mice through TBG-Cre administration also enhances liver tumor development, while overexpression of Mettl3 inhibits hepatocarcinogenesis. Mechanistically, aggravated tumorigenesis upon Mettl3 deletion is a consequence of hepatocyte dedifferentiation and hyperproliferation via m6A-mediated modulation on Hnf4α and cell cycle genes. In contrast, by using Mettl3flox/flox; Ubc-Cre mice, depletion of Mettl3 in established HCC ameliorates tumor progression. Additionally, Mettl3 is overexpressed in HCC tumors compared with adjacent non-tumor tissues. The present findings define a tumor-suppressive role of Mettl3 in liver tumorigenesis, indicating its potentially opposite stage-dependent functions in HCC initiation versus progression.
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- Tao Wei
- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pancreatic Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Zhejiang Clinical Research Center of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China; Cancer Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China.
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Meng H, Li Z, Wang L, Lyu L, Liu S, Wei R, Ni B, Liu F. Cells at early and late stages of infection with Senecavirus A: Comparative analysis of N 6-methyladenosine modification on mRNAs. Virology 2023; 585:186-195. [PMID: 37379620 DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2023.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Infection with Senecavirus A (SVA) causes differential phenotypes in cells. In this study, cells were inoculated with SVA for culture. At 12 and 72 h post infection, cells were independently harvested for high-throughput RNA sequencing, and further methylated RNA immunoprecipitation sequencing. The resultant data were comprehensively analyzed for mapping N6-methyladenosine (m6A)-modified profiles of SVA-infected cells. More importantly, m6A-modified regions were identified in the SVA genome. A dataset of m6A-modified mRNAs was generated for screening out differentially m6A-modified mRNAs, further subjected to a series of in-depth analyses. This study not only showed statistical differentiation of m6A-modified sites between two SVA-infected groups, but also demonstrated that SVA genome, as a positive-sense, single-stranded mRNA, itself could be modified through the m6A pattern. Out of the six samples of SVA mRNAs, only three were identified to be m6A-modified, implying that the epigenetic effect might not be a crucial driving force for SVA evolution.
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- Hailan Meng
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China; Surveillance Laboratory of Livestock Diseases, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, 266032, China
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- University Hospital, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China
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- Qingdao Workstation of Animal Husbandry, Qingdao, 266199, China
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- Qingdao Center for Animal Disease Control & Prevention, Qingdao, 266199, China
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- Surveillance Laboratory of Livestock Diseases, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, 266032, China
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- Surveillance Laboratory of Livestock Diseases, China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, Qingdao, 266032, China.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
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Lu Z, Li X, Wang M, Zhang X, Zhuang R, Wu F, Li W, Zhu W, Zhang B. Liver-Specific Bmal1 Depletion Reverses the Beneficial Effects of Nobiletin on Liver Cholesterol Homeostasis in Mice Fed with High-Fat Diet. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15112547. [PMID: 37299510 DOI: 10.3390/nu15112547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Nobiletin (NOB), a naturally occurring small-molecule compound abundant in citrus peels, has displayed potential lipid-lowering and circadian-enhancing properties in preclinical studies. However, the requirement of specific clock genes for the beneficial effects of NOB is not well understood. In the current study, mice with a liver-specific deletion of the core clock component, Bmal1-Bmal1LKO-were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) ad libitum for eight weeks, while NOB (200 mg/kg) was administered by daily oral gavage from the fifth week and throughout the last four weeks. NOB decreased liver triglyceride (TG) alongside the decreasing mRNA levels of de novo lipogenesis (DNL) genes in both Bmal1flox/flox and Bmal1LKO mice. NOB increased serum very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels in Bmal1LKO mice, which was consistent with higher liver Shp and lower Mttp mRNA expression levels, the key genes that facilitate VLDL assembly and secretion. NOB decreased liver and serum cholesterol levels in the Bmal1flox/flox mice, consistent with lower Hmgcr and higher Cyp7a1, Cyp8b1, Gata4 and Abcg5 mRNA levels in the liver. In contrast, in the Bmal1LKO mice, NOB increased Hmgcr mRNA levels and had no effect on the above-mentioned genes related to bile acid synthesis and cholesterol excretion, which might contribute to the elevation of liver and serum cholesterol levels in NOB-treated Bmal1LKO mice. NOB inhibited hepatic DNL and decreased liver TG levels in HFD-fed mice independently of liver Bmal1, whereas liver-specific Bmal1 depletion reversed the beneficial effects of NOB on liver cholesterol homeostasis. The complex interactions between NOB, the circadian clock and lipid metabolism in the liver warrant further research.
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- Zhitian Lu
- Food Safety and Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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- Department of Toxicological and Biochemical Test, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- Department of Toxicological and Biochemical Test, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou 510440, China
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- Food Safety and Health Research Center, School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China
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Lv Z, Ran R, Yang Y, Xiang M, Su H, Huang J. The interplay between N6-methyladenosine and precancerous liver disease: molecular functions and mechanisms. Discov Oncol 2023; 14:78. [PMID: 37227534 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-023-00695-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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N6-methyladenosine(m6A) is one of the most abundant modifications of mammalian cellular RNAs. m6A regulates various biological functions in epitranscriptomic ways, including RNA stability, decay, splicing, translation and nuclear export. Recent studies have indicated the growing importance of m6A modification in precancerous disease, influencing viral replication, immune escape, and carcinogenesis. Here, we review the role of m6A modification in HBV/HCV infection, NAFLD and liver fibrosis, and its function in liver disease pathogenesis. Our review will provide a new sight for the innovative treatment strategy for precancerous liver disease.
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- Zhihua Lv
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medcine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medcine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of General Office, School of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medcine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medcine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430060, Hubei, China.
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Liang Y, Wang H, Wu B, Peng N, Yu D, Wu X, Zhong X. The emerging role of N 6-methyladenine RNA methylation in metal ion metabolism and metal-induced carcinogenesis. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2023:121897. [PMID: 37244530 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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N6-methyladenine (m6A) is the most common and abundant internal modification in eukaryotic mRNAs, which can regulate gene expression and perform important biological tasks. Metal ions participate in nucleotide biosynthesis and repair, signal transduction, energy generation, immune defense, and other important metabolic processes. However, long-term environmental and occupational exposure to metals through food, air, soil, water, and industry can result in toxicity, serious health problems, and cancer. Recent evidence indicates dynamic and reversible m6A modification modulates various metal ion metabolism, such as iron absorption, calcium uptake and transport. In turn, environmental heavy metal can alter m6A modification by directly affecting catalytic activity and expression level of methyltransferases and demethylases, or through reactive oxygen species, eventually disrupting normal biological function and leading to diseases. Therefore, m6A RNA methylation may play a bridging role in heavy metal pollution-induced carcinogenesis. This review discusses interaction among heavy metal, m6A, and metal ions metabolism, and their regulatory mechanism, focuses on the role of m6A methylation and heavy metal pollution in cancer. Finally, the role of nutritional therapy that targeting m6A methylation to prevent metal ion metabolism disorder-induced cancer is summarized.
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- Yaxu Liang
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health & Food Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health & Food Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Anyou Biotechnology Group Co., LTD., Taicang, 215437, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health & Food Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health & Food Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing, 210095, China
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- Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Tianjin, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health & Food Safety, College of Animal Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University, No.1 Weigang, Nanjing, 210095, China.
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Zhang Y, Zhan L, Li J, Jiang X, Yin L. Insights into N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification of noncoding RNA in tumor microenvironment. Aging (Albany NY) 2023; 15:3857-3889. [PMID: 37178254 PMCID: PMC10449301 DOI: 10.18632/aging.204679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant RNA modification in eukaryotes, and it participates in the regulation of pathophysiological processes in various diseases, including malignant tumors, by regulating the expression and function of both coding and non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs). More and more studies demonstrated that m6A modification regulates the production, stability, and degradation of ncRNAs and that ncRNAs also regulate the expression of m6A-related proteins. Tumor microenvironment (TME) refers to the internal and external environment of tumor cells, which is composed of numerous tumor stromal cells, immune cells, immune factors, and inflammatory factors that are closely related to tumors occurrence and development. Recent studies have suggested that crosstalk between m6A modifications and ncRNAs plays an important role in the biological regulation of TME. In this review, we summarized and analyzed the effects of m6A modification-associated ncRNAs on TME from various perspectives, including tumor proliferation, angiogenesis, invasion and metastasis, and immune escape. Herein, we showed that m6A-related ncRNAs can not only be expected to become detection markers of tumor tissue samples, but can also be wrapped into exosomes and secreted into body fluids, thus exhibiting potential as markers for liquid biopsy. This review provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between m6A-related ncRNAs and TME, which is of great significance to the development of a new strategy for precise tumor therapy.
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- YanJun Zhang
- College of Pharmacy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huaian, Jiangsu 223005, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huaian, Jiangsu 223005, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huaian, Jiangsu 223005, China
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- College of Pharmacy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huaian, Jiangsu 223005, China
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics, Yulin Normal University, Guangxi, Yulin 537000, China
- Bioengineering and Technology Center for Native Medicinal Resources Development, Yulin Normal University, Yulin 537000, China
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Jin Z, Ji Y, Su W, Zhou L, Wu X, Gao L, Guo J, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Wen X, Xia ZY, Xia Z, Lei S. The role of circadian clock-controlled mitochondrial dynamics in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1142512. [PMID: 37215098 PMCID: PMC10196400 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1142512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease with a high prevalence worldwide, and cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of mortality in patients with diabetes. Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM), which is prone to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, is defined as a cardiac dysfunction without conventional cardiac risk factors such as coronary heart disease and hypertension. Mitochondria are the centers of energy metabolism that are very important for maintaining the function of the heart. They are highly dynamic in response to environmental changes through mitochondrial dynamics. The disruption of mitochondrial dynamics is closely related to the occurrence and development of DCM. Mitochondrial dynamics are controlled by circadian clock and show oscillation rhythm. This rhythm enables mitochondria to respond to changing energy demands in different environments, but it is disordered in diabetes. In this review, we summarize the significant role of circadian clock-controlled mitochondrial dynamics in the etiology of DCM and hope to play a certain enlightening role in the treatment of DCM.
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- Zhenshuai Jin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, China
- Faculty of Chinese Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology, Taipa, Macao SAR, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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Zhu X, Zhou C, Zhao S, Zheng Z. Role of m6A methylation in retinal diseases. Exp Eye Res 2023; 231:109489. [PMID: 37084873 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2023.109489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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Retinal diseases remain among the leading causes of visual impairment in developed countries, despite great efforts in prevention and early intervention. Due to the limited efficacy of current retinal therapies, novel therapeutic methods are urgently required. Over the past two decades, advances in next-generation sequencing technology have facilitated research on RNA modifications, which can elucidate the relevance of epigenetic mechanisms to disease. N6-methyladenosine (m6A), formed by methylation of adenosine at the N6-position, is the most widely studied RNA modification and plays an important role in RNA metabolism. It is dynamically regulated by writers (methyltransferases) and erasers (demethylases), and recognized by readers (m6A binding proteins). Although the discovery of m6A methylation can be traced back to the 1970s, its regulatory roles in retinal diseases are rarely appreciated. Here, we provide an overview of m6A methylation, and discuss its effects and possible mechanisms on retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinoblastoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Furthermore, we highlight potential agents targeting m6A methylation for retinal disease treatment and discuss the limitations and challenges of research in the field of m6A methylation.
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- Xinyu Zhu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China; National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Shanghai Engineering Center for Visual Science and Photomedicine, Shanghai Engineering Center for Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China; National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Shanghai Engineering Center for Visual Science and Photomedicine, Shanghai Engineering Center for Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China; National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Shanghai Engineering Center for Visual Science and Photomedicine, Shanghai Engineering Center for Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases, Shanghai, 200080, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China; National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Shanghai Engineering Center for Visual Science and Photomedicine, Shanghai Engineering Center for Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases, Shanghai, 200080, China.
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Ji D, Hu C, Ning J, Ying X, Zhang H, Zhang B, Liu B, Liu Q, Ji W, Zhang R. N 6-methyladenosine mediates Nrf2 protein expression involved in PM2.5-induced pulmonary fibrosis. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 254:114755. [PMID: 36917877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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It has been reported that particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of <2.5 µm (PM2.5) could induce epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)- and extracellular matrix (ECM)-related pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The transcription factor Nrf2 alleviated PM2.5-induced PF by antagonizing oxidative stress. The N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification plays a significant role in the stress response. However, the effect of m6A modification on the mechanisms of Nrf2-mediated defense against PM2.5-induced PF remained unknown. Here, we explored the role and the underlying molecular mechanisms of m6A methylation of Nrf2 mRNA in PM2.5-induced PF. We established filtered air (FA), unfiltered air (UA), and concentrated PM2.5 air (CA) group mice model and 0, 50, and 100 μg/mL PM2.5-treated 16HBE cell models. The extent of lung fibrosis in mice and fibrosis indicators were detected by histopathological analysis, immunohistochemical staining and western blotting. The molecular mechanism of m6A-modified Nrf2 was demonstrated by m6A-methylated RNA immunoprecipitation (MeRIP), RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP), qRT-PCR and T3 ligase-based PCR. Our data showed that PM2.5 exposure for 16 weeks could induce pulmonary fibrosis and activate Nrf2 signaling pathway. m6A methyltransferase METTL3 was upregulated after PM2.5 treatment in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, METTL3 mediated m6A modification of Nrf2 mRNA and promoted Nrf2 translation in mice and 16HBE cells after PM2.5 exposure. Mechanistically, three m6A-modified sites (1317, 1376 and 935; numbered relative to the first nucleotide of 3'UTR) of Nrf2 mRNA were identified in PM2.5-treatment 16HBE cells. Furthermore, the m6A binding proteins YTHDF1/IGF2BP1 promoted Nrf2 translation by binding to m6A residues of Nrf2 mRNA. Our results revealed the mechanism of m6A mediated Nrf2 signaling pathway against oxidative stress, which affected the development of PM2.5-induced PF.
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- Ding Ji
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China; Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China; Department of Urology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China
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- Center for Translational Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, PR China.
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Environment and Human Health, Shijiazhuang 050017, PR China.
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Chen L, Gao Y, Xu S, Yuan J, Wang M, Li T, Gong J. N6-methyladenosine reader YTHDF family in biological processes: Structures, roles, and mechanisms. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1162607. [PMID: 36999016 PMCID: PMC10043241 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1162607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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As the most abundant and conserved internal modification in eukaryote RNAs, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is involved in a wide range of physiological and pathological processes. The YT521-B homology (YTH) domain-containing family proteins (YTHDFs), including YTHDF1, YTHDF2, and YTHDF3, are a class of cytoplasmic m6A-binding proteins defined by the vertebrate YTH domain, and exert extensive functions in regulating RNA destiny. Distinct expression patterns of the YTHDF family in specific cell types or developmental stages result in prominent differences in multiple biological processes, such as embryonic development, stem cell fate, fat metabolism, neuromodulation, cardiovascular effect, infection, immunity, and tumorigenesis. The YTHDF family mediates tumor proliferation, metastasis, metabolism, drug resistance, and immunity, and possesses the potential of predictive and therapeutic biomarkers. Here, we mainly summary the structures, roles, and mechanisms of the YTHDF family in physiological and pathological processes, especially in multiple cancers, as well as their current limitations and future considerations. This will provide novel angles for deciphering m6A regulation in a biological system.
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- Lin Chen
- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Division of Endocrinology, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Disease, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Trauma Center/Department of Emergency and Traumatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Affiliated Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Jun Gong,
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Xu J, Liu X, Wu S, Zhang D, Liu X, Xia P, Ling J, Zheng K, Xu M, Shen Y, Zhang J, Yu P. RNA-binding proteins in metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD): From mechanism to therapy. Biosci Trends 2023; 17:21-37. [PMID: 36682800 DOI: 10.5582/bst.2022.01473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease globally and seriously increases the public health burden, affecting approximately one quarter of the world population. Recently, RNA binding proteins (RBPs)-related pathogenesis of MAFLD has received increasing attention. RBPs, vividly called the gate keepers of MAFLD, play an important role in the development of MAFLD through transcription regulation, alternative splicing, alternative polyadenylation, stability and subcellular localization. In this review, we describe the mechanisms of different RBPs in the occurrence and development of MAFLD, as well as list some drugs that can improve MAFLD by targeting RBPs. Considering the important role of RBPs in the development of MAFLD, elucidating the RNA regulatory networks involved in RBPs will facilitate the design of new drugs and biomarkers discovery.
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- Jiawei Xu
- The Second Clinical Medical College / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Food and Nutritional Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Medical Care Strategic Customer Department, China Merchants Bank Shenzhen Branch, Shenzhen, Guangdong, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College / The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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Rader MA, Jaime OG, Abarca VO, Young KA. Photoperiod alters testicular methyltransferase complex mRNA expression in Siberian hamsters. Gen Comp Endocrinol 2023; 333:114186. [PMID: 36521516 PMCID: PMC10575611 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2022.114186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Exposure to long photoperiods stimulates, whereas exposure to short photoperiods transiently inhibit testicular function in Siberian hamsters via well-described neuroendocrine mechanisms. However, less is known about the intra-testicular regulation of these photoperiod-mediated changes. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is one of the most common mRNA modifications in eukaryotes, with alterations in m6A mRNA methylation affecting testis function and fertility. We hypothesized that genes controlling m6A methylation such as methyltransferase-like-3 (Mettl3) and -14 (Mettl14) and Wilms' tumor-1 associated protein (Wtap), part of an mRNA methylating methyl-transferase complex, or the fat-mass-and-obesity-associated (Fto) and the α-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase alkB homolog-5 (Alkbh5) genes responsible for m6A demethylation, may be differentially regulated by photoperiod in the testis. Male hamsters were exposed to long (LD, control) photoperiod for 14-weeks, short (SD) photoperiod for 2, 5, 8, 11 and 14-weeks to induce regression, or SD for 14-weeks followed by transfer to LD for 1, 2, 4 or 8-weeks to induce recrudescence (post-transfer, PT). SD exposure significantly reduced body, testis, and epididymal masses compared to all other groups. Spermatogenic index, seminiferous tubule diameters and testosterone concentrations significantly decreased in SD as compared to LD, returning to levels no different than LD in post-transfer groups. SD exposure significantly decreased Wtap, Fto, Alkbh5, but increased Mettl14 mRNA expression as compared to LD, with values in PT groups restored to LD levels. Mettl3 mRNA expression did not change. These results suggest that testicular recovery induced by stimulatory photoperiod is relatively rapid, and that the methyltransferase complex may play a role during photostimulated testicular recrudescence.
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- Melanie A Rader
- Department of Biological Sciences, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA.
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While epigenetic modifications of DNA and histones play main roles in gene transcription regulation, recently discovered post-transcriptional RNA modifications, known as epitranscriptomic modifications, have been found to have a profound impact on gene expression by regulating RNA stability, localization and decoding efficiency. Importantly, genetic variations or environmental perturbations of epitranscriptome modifiers (that is, writers, erasers and readers) are associated with obesity and metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. The epitranscriptome is closely coupled to epigenetic signalling, adding complexity to our understanding of gene expression in both health and disease. Moreover, the epitranscriptome in the parental generation can affect organismal phenotypes in the next generation. In this Review, we discuss the relationship between epitranscriptomic modifications and metabolic diseases, their relationship with the epigenome and possible therapeutic strategies.
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- Yoshihiro Matsumura
- Division of Molecular Physiology and Metabolism, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
- Division of Metabolic Medicine, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Modomics Biology and Medicine, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer (IDAC), Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Molecular Physiology and Metabolism, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
- Division of Metabolic Medicine, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
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Yu W, Lin J, Yu T, Lou J, Qian C, Xu A, Liu B, Tao H, Jin L. The regulation of N6-methyladenosine modification in PD-L1-induced anti-tumor immunity. Immunol Cell Biol 2023; 101:204-215. [PMID: 36630591 DOI: 10.1111/imcb.12620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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There is growing evidence that programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) has exciting therapeutic efficacy in hematological malignancy and partial solid tumors. However, many patients still face failure with the treatment of immune checkpoint blockade because of PD-L1 expression regulation during transcription and post-transcription processes, including N6-methyladenosine (m6A). Similar to the epigenetic regulation in DNA and histones, recent research has revealed the essential regulation of m6A modification in RNA nuclear export, metabolism and translation. Recent studies have shown that m6A-induced PD-L1 expression emerges as one of the main reasons for the immunological alteration in this process and contributes to the failure of T cell-induced anti-tumor immunity. The results of preclinical studies demonstrate the potential of m6A-targeted therapy in combination with immune checkpoint blockade. The comprehensive expression of m6A-related genes also provided the possibility to indicate the prognosis and to optimize the treatment for patients of various cancer types. In this review, we focus on the m6A modification in PD-L1 mRNA as well as the regulation of PD-L1 expression in cancer cells and summarize its clinical value in anti-PD-L1 cancer immune therapy.
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- Wei Yu
- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Orthopedics Research Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Sun J, Li M, Xiong Y, Zhai L, Zhao J. Oxidative Stress Mediated by N6-Methyladenosine Methylation Contributes to High-Fat Diet Induced Male Reproductive Dysfunction. Mol Nutr Food Res 2023; 67:e2101052. [PMID: 36738079 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.202101052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the mechanism of oxidative stress mediated by N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation contributing to high fat diet-induced reproductive dysfunction. RESULTS In vivo, compared with those in the Control group, the sperm count and sperm motility decrease significantly; the testosterone, luteinizing hormone levels, hyaluronidase, acrosomal enzyme levels, and total antioxidant capacity decrease significantly; malondialdehyde increases significantly in the DIO and DIO-R groups. The expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1), and NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) decreases significantly in the DIO and DIO-R groups; m6A levels in testis tissue in the DIO and DIO-R groups increase; the enrichment of m6A-modified Nrf2 mRNA in testis in the DIO group and DIO-R group increases significantly. Also the m6A regulatory proteins increase significantly in the DIO group and DIO-R group. In vitro, compared to palmitic acid treated cells, the reactive oxygen species (ROS) level significantly decreases in STM2457, S-Adenosylhomocysteine treated cells and YTHDC2, YTHDF2 gene silence cells; however, Nrf2 expression increases in all treated cells. In addition, m6A expression decreases. CONCLUSIONS Oxidative stress mediates by methylation of m6A may contribute to high fat diet-induced male reproductive dysfunction.
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- Jingyi Sun
- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Rd, Shenhe Dist, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Rd, Shenhe Dist, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Rd, Shenhe Dist, Shenyang, 110016, China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenbei District, Shenyang, 110122, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, No.103, Wenhua Rd, Shenhe Dist, Shenyang, 110016, China
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