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Palos K, Nelson Dittrich AC, Lyons EH, Gregory BD, Nelson ADL. Comparative analyses suggest a link between mRNA splicing, stability, and RNA covalent modifications in flowering plants. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2024; 24:768. [PMID: 39134938 PMCID: PMC11318313 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05486-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In recent years, covalent modifications on RNA nucleotides have emerged as pivotal moieties influencing the structure, function, and regulatory processes of RNA Polymerase II transcripts such as mRNAs and lncRNAs. However, our understanding of their biological roles and whether these roles are conserved across eukaryotes remains limited. RESULTS In this study, we leveraged standard polyadenylation-enriched RNA-sequencing data to identify and characterize RNA modifications that introduce base-pairing errors into cDNA reads. Our investigation incorporated data from three Poaceae (Zea mays, Sorghum bicolor, and Setaria italica), as well as publicly available data from a range of stress and genetic contexts in Sorghum and Arabidopsis thaliana. We uncovered a strong enrichment of RNA covalent modifications (RCMs) deposited on a conserved core set of nuclear mRNAs involved in photosynthesis and translation across these species. However, the cohort of modified transcripts changed based on environmental context and developmental program, a pattern that was also conserved across flowering plants. We determined that RCMs can partly explain accession-level differences in drought tolerance in Sorghum, with stress-associated genes receiving a higher level of RCMs in a drought tolerant accession. To address function, we determined that RCMs are significantly enriched near exon junctions within coding regions, suggesting an association with splicing. Intriguingly, we found that these base-pair disrupting RCMs are associated with stable mRNAs, are highly correlated with protein abundance, and thus likely associated with facilitating translation. CONCLUSIONS Our data point to a conserved role for RCMs in mRNA stability and translation across the flowering plant lineage.
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- Kyle Palos
- Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, 533 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA
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- School of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Boyce Thompson Institute, Cornell University, 533 Tower Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
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Lin XN, Gai BX, Liu L, Cheng L. Advances in the investigation of N 6-isopentenyl adenosine i 6A RNA modification. Bioorg Med Chem 2024; 110:117838. [PMID: 39018794 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2024.117838] [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: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Prenylation (isopentenylation), a key post-transcriptional modification with a hydrophobic prenyl group onto the biomacromolecules such as RNA and proteins, influences their localization and function. Prenyltransferases mediate this process, while cytokinin oxidases degrade the prenylated adenosine in plants. This review summarizes current progress in detecting prenylation modifications in RNA across species and their effects on protein synthesis. Advanced methods have been developed to label and study these modifications in vitro and in vivo, despite challenges posed by the inert chemical properties of prenyl groups. Continued advancements in bioorthogonal chemistry promise new tools for understanding the precise biological functions of prenylated RNA modifications and other related proteins.
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- Xiu-Na Lin
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Recognition and Function, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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Sun Q, Li H, Lin Z, Cao G, Yang D, Tang D, Chen X, Pan Y, Guo M. Mass-Spectrometry-Based Assay at Single-Base Resolution for Simultaneously Detecting m 6A and m 6Am in RNA. Anal Chem 2024; 96:11126-11136. [PMID: 38913599 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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The methylation modifications of adenosine, especially N6-methyladenosine (m6A) and N6, 2'-odimethyladenosine (m6Am), play vital roles in various biological, physiological, and pathological processes. However, current methods for detecting these modifications at single-base resolution have limitations. Mass spectrometry (MS), a highly accurate and sensitive technique, can be utilized to differentiate between m6A and m6Am by analyzing the molecular weight differences in their fragments during tandem MS analysis. In this study, we present an MS-based method that allows for the simultaneous determination of m6A and m6Am sites in targeted RNA fragments at single-nucleotide resolution. The approach involves the utilization of tandem MS in conjunction with targeted RNA enrichment and enzymatic digestion, eliminating the need for PCR amplification. By employing this strategy, we can accurately identify m6A and m6Am sites in targeted RNA fragments with high confidence. To evaluate the effectiveness of our method, we applied it to detect m6A and m6Am sites in cell and tissue samples. Furthermore, we verified the accuracy of our approach by performing CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout of the corresponding methyltransferases. Overall, our MS-based method offers a reliable and precise means for the simultaneous detection of m6A and m6Am modifications in targeted RNA fragments, providing valuable insights into the functional characterization of these modifications in various biological contexts.
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- Qiang Sun
- College of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
- Center for RNA Medicine, International Institutes of Medicine, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of School of Medicine and Internation School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yiwu 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221004, Jiangsu, China
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Gunage R, Zon LI. Role of RNA modifications in blood development and regeneration. Exp Hematol 2024:104279. [PMID: 39009277 DOI: 10.1016/j.exphem.2024.104279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Blood development and regeneration require rapid turnover of cells, and ribonucleic acid (RNA) modifications play a key role in it via regulating stemness and cell fate regulation. RNA modifications affect gene activity via posttranscriptional and translation-mediated mechanisms. Diverse molecular players involved in RNA-modification processes are abundantly expressed by hematopoietic stem cells and lineages. Close to 150 RNA chemical modifications have been reported, but only N6-methyl adenosine (m6A), inosine (I), pseudouridine (Ψ), and m1A-a handful-have been studied in-cell fate regulation. The role of RNA modification in blood diseases and disorders is an emerging field and offers potential for therapeutic interventions. Knowledge of RNA-modification and enzymatic activities could be used to design therapies in the future. Here, we summarized the recent advances in RNA modification and the epitranscriptome field and discussed their regulation of blood development and regeneration.
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- Rajesh Gunage
- Stem Cell Program and Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard Medical School and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Boston, MA
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- Stem Cell Program and Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard Medical School and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Boston, MA.
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Lin TY, Kleemann L, Jeżowski J, Dobosz D, Rawski M, Indyka P, Ważny G, Mehta R, Chramiec-Głąbik A, Koziej Ł, Ranff T, Fufezan C, Wawro M, Kochan J, Bereta J, Leidel SA, Glatt S. The molecular basis of tRNA selectivity by human pseudouridine synthase 3. Mol Cell 2024; 84:2472-2489.e8. [PMID: 38996458 PMCID: PMC11258540 DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.06.013] [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: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Pseudouridine (Ψ), the isomer of uridine, is ubiquitously found in RNA, including tRNA, rRNA, and mRNA. Human pseudouridine synthase 3 (PUS3) catalyzes pseudouridylation of position 38/39 in tRNAs. However, the molecular mechanisms by which it recognizes its RNA targets and achieves site specificity remain elusive. Here, we determine single-particle cryo-EM structures of PUS3 in its apo form and bound to three tRNAs, showing how the symmetric PUS3 homodimer recognizes tRNAs and positions the target uridine next to its active site. Structure-guided and patient-derived mutations validate our structural findings in complementary biochemical assays. Furthermore, we deleted PUS1 and PUS3 in HEK293 cells and mapped transcriptome-wide Ψ sites by Pseudo-seq. Although PUS1-dependent sites were detectable in tRNA and mRNA, we found no evidence that human PUS3 modifies mRNAs. Our work provides the molecular basis for PUS3-mediated tRNA modification in humans and explains how its tRNA modification activity is linked to intellectual disabilities.
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- Ting-Yu Lin
- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland; Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland; Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland; SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Jagiellonian University, 30-392 Kraków, Poland
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- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland; SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Jagiellonian University, 30-392 Kraków, Poland
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- SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Jagiellonian University, 30-392 Kraków, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, 30-348 Kraków, Poland
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- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland; Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, Jagiellonian University, 30-348 Kraków, Poland
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- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Cell Biochemistry, Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland; Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.
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- Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, 30-387 Kraków, Poland.
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Zuo H, Wu A, Wang M, Hong L, Wang H. tRNA m 1A modification regulate HSC maintenance and self-renewal via mTORC1 signaling. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5706. [PMID: 38977676 PMCID: PMC11231335 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50110-9] [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: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) possess unique physiological adaptations to sustain blood cell production and cope with stress responses throughout life. To maintain these adaptations, HSCs rely on maintaining a tightly controlled protein translation rate. However, the mechanism of how HSCs regulate protein translation remains to be fully elucidated. In this study, we investigate the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) m1A58 'writer' proteins TRMT6 and TRMT61A in regulating HSCs function. Trmt6 deletion promoted HSC proliferation through aberrant activation of mTORC1 signaling. TRMT6-deficient HSCs exhibited an impaired self-renewal ability in competitive transplantation assay. Mechanistically, single cell RNA-seq analysis reveals that the mTORC1 signaling pathway is highly upregulated in HSC-enriched cell populations after Trmt6 deletion. m1A-tRNA-seq and Western blot analysis suggest that TRMT6 promotes methylation modification of specific tRNA and expression of TSC1, fine-tuning mTORC1 signaling levels. Furthermore, Pharmacological inhibition of the mTORC1 pathway rescued functional defect in TRMT6-deficient HSCs. To our knowledge, this study is the first to elucidate a mechanism by which TRMT6-TRMT61A complex-mediated tRNA-m1A58 modification regulates HSC homeostasis.
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- Hongna Zuo
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, The Third People's Hospital of Deqing, Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, The Third People's Hospital of Deqing, Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, The Third People's Hospital of Deqing, Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, The Third People's Hospital of Deqing, Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China
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- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Medical Epigenetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, The Third People's Hospital of Deqing, Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, China.
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Sudol C, Kilz LM, Marchand V, Thullier Q, Guérineau V, Goyenvalle C, Faivre B, Toubdji S, Lombard M, Jean-Jean O, de Crécy-Lagard V, Helm M, Motorin Y, Brégeon D, Hamdane D. Functional redundancy in tRNA dihydrouridylation. Nucleic Acids Res 2024; 52:5880-5894. [PMID: 38682613 PMCID: PMC11162810 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae325] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Dihydrouridine (D) is a common modified base found predominantly in transfer RNA (tRNA). Despite its prevalence, the mechanisms underlying dihydrouridine biosynthesis, particularly in prokaryotes, have remained elusive. Here, we conducted a comprehensive investigation into D biosynthesis in Bacillus subtilis through a combination of genetic, biochemical, and epitranscriptomic approaches. Our findings reveal that B. subtilis relies on two FMN-dependent Dus-like flavoprotein homologs, namely DusB1 and DusB2, to introduce all D residues into its tRNAs. Notably, DusB1 exhibits multisite enzyme activity, enabling D formation at positions 17, 20, 20a and 47, while DusB2 specifically catalyzes D biosynthesis at positions 20 and 20a, showcasing a functional redundancy among modification enzymes. Extensive tRNA-wide D-mapping demonstrates that this functional redundancy impacts the majority of tRNAs, with DusB2 displaying a higher dihydrouridylation efficiency compared to DusB1. Interestingly, we found that BsDusB2 can function like a BsDusB1 when overexpressed in vivo and under increasing enzyme concentration in vitro. Furthermore, we establish the importance of the D modification for B. subtilis growth at suboptimal temperatures. Our study expands the understanding of D modifications in prokaryotes, highlighting the significance of functional redundancy in this process and its impact on bacterial growth and adaptation.
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- Claudia Sudol
- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris Seine, Biology of Aging and Adaptation, Paris 75252, France
- Collège De France, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Institut für pharmazeutische und biomedizinische Wissenschaften (IPBW), Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz 55128, Germany
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, INSERM, UMS2008/US40 IBSLor, EpiRNA-Seq Core Facility, Nancy F-54000, France
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, UMR7365 IMoPA, Nancy F-54000, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, INSERM, UMS2008/US40 IBSLor, EpiRNA-Seq Core Facility, Nancy F-54000, France
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, UMR7365 IMoPA, Nancy F-54000, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, Institut de Chimie des Substances Naturelles, UPR 2301, 91198, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris Seine, Biology of Aging and Adaptation, Paris 75252, France
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- Collège De France, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris Seine, Biology of Aging and Adaptation, Paris 75252, France
- Collège De France, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Collège De France, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris Seine, Biology of Aging and Adaptation, Paris 75252, France
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
- University of Florida, Genetics Institute, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Institut für pharmazeutische und biomedizinische Wissenschaften (IPBW), Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz 55128, Germany
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, INSERM, UMS2008/US40 IBSLor, EpiRNA-Seq Core Facility, Nancy F-54000, France
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, UMR7365 IMoPA, Nancy F-54000, France
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- Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Institut de Biologie Paris Seine, Biology of Aging and Adaptation, Paris 75252, France
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- Collège De France, Sorbonne Université, CNRS, Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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Yang S, Kim SH, Yang E, Kang M, Joo JY. Molecular insights into regulatory RNAs in the cellular machinery. Exp Mol Med 2024; 56:1235-1249. [PMID: 38871819 PMCID: PMC11263585 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01239-6] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
Abstract
It is apparent that various functional units within the cellular machinery are derived from RNAs. The evolution of sequencing techniques has resulted in significant insights into approaches for transcriptome studies. Organisms utilize RNA to govern cellular systems, and a heterogeneous class of RNAs is involved in regulatory functions. In particular, regulatory RNAs are increasingly recognized to participate in intricately functioning machinery across almost all levels of biological systems. These systems include those mediating chromatin arrangement, transcription, suborganelle stabilization, and posttranscriptional modifications. Any class of RNA exhibiting regulatory activity can be termed a class of regulatory RNA and is typically represented by noncoding RNAs, which constitute a substantial portion of the genome. These RNAs function based on the principle of structural changes through cis and/or trans regulation to facilitate mutual RNA‒RNA, RNA‒DNA, and RNA‒protein interactions. It has not been clearly elucidated whether regulatory RNAs identified through deep sequencing actually function in the anticipated mechanisms. This review addresses the dominant properties of regulatory RNAs at various layers of the cellular machinery and covers regulatory activities, structural dynamics, modifications, associated molecules, and further challenges related to therapeutics and deep learning.
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- Sumin Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, 15588, Republic of Korea.
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Hwang H, Jeon H, Yeo N, Baek D. Big data and deep learning for RNA biology. Exp Mol Med 2024; 56:1293-1321. [PMID: 38871816 PMCID: PMC11263376 DOI: 10.1038/s12276-024-01243-w] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
Abstract
The exponential growth of big data in RNA biology (RB) has led to the development of deep learning (DL) models that have driven crucial discoveries. As constantly evidenced by DL studies in other fields, the successful implementation of DL in RB depends heavily on the effective utilization of large-scale datasets from public databases. In achieving this goal, data encoding methods, learning algorithms, and techniques that align well with biological domain knowledge have played pivotal roles. In this review, we provide guiding principles for applying these DL concepts to various problems in RB by demonstrating successful examples and associated methodologies. We also discuss the remaining challenges in developing DL models for RB and suggest strategies to overcome these challenges. Overall, this review aims to illuminate the compelling potential of DL for RB and ways to apply this powerful technology to investigate the intriguing biology of RNA more effectively.
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- Hyeonseo Hwang
- School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Genome4me Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioinformatics, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Genome4me Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Gupta P, O’Neill H, Wolvetang E, Chatterjee A, Gupta I. Advances in single-cell long-read sequencing technologies. NAR Genom Bioinform 2024; 6:lqae047. [PMID: 38774511 PMCID: PMC11106032 DOI: 10.1093/nargab/lqae047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
Abstract
With an increase in accuracy and throughput of long-read sequencing technologies, they are rapidly being assimilated into the single-cell sequencing pipelines. For transcriptome sequencing, these techniques provide RNA isoform-level information in addition to the gene expression profiles. Long-read sequencing technologies not only help in uncovering complex patterns of cell-type specific splicing, but also offer unprecedented insights into the origin of cellular complexity and thus potentially new avenues for drug development. Additionally, single-cell long-read DNA sequencing enables high-quality assemblies, structural variant detection, haplotype phasing, resolving high-complexity regions, and characterization of epigenetic modifications. Given that significant progress has primarily occurred in single-cell RNA isoform sequencing (scRiso-seq), this review will delve into these advancements in depth and highlight the practical considerations and operational challenges, particularly pertaining to downstream analysis. We also aim to offer a concise introduction to complementary technologies for single-cell sequencing of the genome, epigenome and epitranscriptome. We conclude by identifying certain key areas of innovation that may drive these technologies further and foster more widespread application in biomedical science.
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- Pallavi Gupta
- University of Queensland – IIT Delhi Research Academy, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
- Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Pathology, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, 58 Hanover Street, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia
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- Department of Pathology, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, 58 Hanover Street, Dunedin 9054, New Zealand
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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Villiger L, Joung J, Koblan L, Weissman J, Abudayyeh OO, Gootenberg JS. CRISPR technologies for genome, epigenome and transcriptome editing. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol 2024; 25:464-487. [PMID: 38308006 DOI: 10.1038/s41580-023-00697-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Our ability to edit genomes lags behind our capacity to sequence them, but the growing understanding of CRISPR biology and its application to genome, epigenome and transcriptome engineering is narrowing this gap. In this Review, we discuss recent developments of various CRISPR-based systems that can transiently or permanently modify the genome and the transcriptome. The discovery of further CRISPR enzymes and systems through functional metagenomics has meaningfully broadened the applicability of CRISPR-based editing. Engineered Cas variants offer diverse capabilities such as base editing, prime editing, gene insertion and gene regulation, thereby providing a panoply of tools for the scientific community. We highlight the strengths and weaknesses of current CRISPR tools, considering their efficiency, precision, specificity, reliance on cellular DNA repair mechanisms and their applications in both fundamental biology and therapeutics. Finally, we discuss ongoing clinical trials that illustrate the potential impact of CRISPR systems on human health.
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- Lukas Villiger
- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
- David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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- McGovern Institute for Brain Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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Wang Y, Liu Q, Deng L, Ma X, Gong Y, Wang Y, Zhou F. The roles of epigenetic regulation in graft-versus-host disease. Biomed Pharmacother 2024; 175:116652. [PMID: 38692061 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2024.116652] [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: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT) is utilized as a potential curative treatment for various hematologic malignancies. However, graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) post-aHSCT is a severe complication that significantly impacts patients' quality of life and overall survival, becoming a major cause of non-relapse mortality. In recent years, the association between epigenetics and GVHD has garnered increasing attention. Epigenetics focuses on studying mechanisms that affect gene expression without altering DNA sequences, primarily including DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) regulation, and RNA modifications. This review summarizes the role of epigenetic regulation in the pathogenesis of GVHD, with a focus on DNA methylation, histone modifications, ncRNA, RNA modifications and their involvement and applications in the occurrence and development of GVHD. It also highlights advancements in relevant diagnostic markers and drugs, aiming to provide new insights for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of GVHD.
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- Yimin Wang
- The First Clinical Medical School, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- The First Clinical Medical School, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, the 960th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army Joint Logistics Support Force, Jinan, China
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
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- Department of Hematology, the 960th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army Joint Logistics Support Force, Jinan, China.
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López J, Blanco S. Exploring the role of ribosomal RNA modifications in cancer. Curr Opin Genet Dev 2024; 86:102204. [PMID: 38759459 DOI: 10.1016/j.gde.2024.102204] [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: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Recent advances have highlighted the significant roles of post-transcriptional modifications in rRNA in various cancers. Evidence suggests that dysregulation of rRNA modifications acts as a common denominator in cancer development, with alterations in these modifications conferring competitive advantages to cancer cells. Specifically, rRNA modifications modulate protein synthesis and favor the specialized translation of oncogenic programs, thereby contributing to the formation of a protumorigenic proteome in cancer cells. These findings reveal a novel regulatory layer mediated by changes in the deposition of rRNA chemical modifications. Moreover, inhibition of these modifications in vitro and in preclinical studies demonstrates potential therapeutic applications. The recurrence of altered rRNA modification patterns across different types of cancer underscores their importance in cancer progression, proposing them as potential biomarkers and novel therapeutic targets. This review will highlight the latest insights into how post-transcriptional rRNA modifications contribute to cancer progression and summarize the main developments and ongoing challenges in this research area.
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- Judith López
- Centro de Investigación del Cáncer and Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular del Cáncer, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) - University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain. https://twitter.com/@judithlopezluis
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- Centro de Investigación del Cáncer and Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular del Cáncer, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) - University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain.
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Li J, Sun F, He K, Zhang L, Meng J, Huang D, Zhang Y. Detection and Quantification of 5moU RNA Modification from Direct RNA Sequencing Data. Curr Genomics 2024; 25:212-225. [PMID: 39086998 PMCID: PMC11288159 DOI: 10.2174/0113892029288843240402042529] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Background Chemically modified therapeutic mRNAs have gained momentum recently. In addition to commonly used modifications (e.g., pseudouridine), 5moU is considered a promising substitution for uridine in therapeutic mRNAs. Accurate identification of 5-methoxyuridine (5moU) would be crucial for the study and quality control of relevant in vitro-transcribed (IVT) mRNAs. However, current methods exhibit deficiencies in providing quantitative methodologies for detecting such modification. Utilizing the capabilities of Oxford nanopore direct RNA sequencing, in this study, we present NanoML-5moU, a machine-learning framework designed specifically for the read-level detection and quantification of 5moU modification for IVT data. Materials and Methods Nanopore direct RNA sequencing data from both 5moU-modified and unmodified control samples were collected. Subsequently, a comprehensive analysis and modeling of signal event characteristics (mean, median current intensities, standard deviations, and dwell times) were performed. Furthermore, classical machine learning algorithms, notably the Support Vector Machine (SVM), Random Forest (RF), and XGBoost were employed to discern 5moU modifications within NNUNN (where N represents A, C, U, or G) 5-mers. Results Notably, the signal event attributes pertaining to each constituent base of the NNUNN 5-mers, in conjunction with the utilization of the XGBoost algorithm, exhibited remarkable performance levels (with a maximum AUROC of 0.9567 in the "AGTTC" reference 5-mer dataset and a minimum AUROC of 0.8113 in the "TGTGC" reference 5-mer dataset). This accomplishment markedly exceeded the efficacy of the prevailing background error comparison model (ELIGOs AUC 0.751 for site-level prediction). The model's performance was further validated through a series of curated datasets, which featured customized modification ratios designed to emulate broader data patterns, demonstrating its general applicability in quality control of IVT mRNA vaccines. The NanoML-5moU framework is publicly available on GitHub (https://github.com/JiayiLi21/NanoML-5moU). Conclusion NanoML-5moU enables accurate read-level profiling of 5moU modification with nanopore direct RNA-sequencing, which is a powerful tool specialized in unveiling signal patterns in in vitro-transcribed (IVT) mRNAs.
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- Jiayi Li
- Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Computer Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- School of Information and Control Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China
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- Department of Biological Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Department of Biological Science, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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Min YH, Shao WX, Hu QS, Xie NB, Zhang S, Feng YQ, Xing XW, Yuan BF. Simultaneous Detection of Adenosine-to-Inosine Editing and N6-Methyladenosine at Identical RNA Sites through Deamination-Assisted Reverse Transcription Stalling. Anal Chem 2024; 96:8730-8739. [PMID: 38743814 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.4c01022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) editing and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modifications are pivotal RNA modifications with widespread functional significance in physiological and pathological processes. Although significant effort has been dedicated to developing methodologies for identifying and quantifying these modifications, traditional approaches have often focused on each modification independently, neglecting the potential co-occurrence of A-to-I editing and m6A modifications at the same adenosine residues. This limitation has constrained our understanding of the intricate regulatory mechanisms governing RNA function and the interplay between different types of RNA modifications. To address this gap, we introduced an innovative technique called deamination-assisted reverse transcription stalling (DARTS), specifically designed for the simultaneous quantification of A-to-I editing and m6A at the same RNA sites. DARTS leverages the selective deamination activity of the engineered TadA-TadA8e protein, which converts adenosine residues to inosine, in combination with the unique property of Bst 2.0 DNA polymerase, which stalls when encountering inosine during reverse transcription. This approach enables the accurate quantification of A-to-I editing, m6A, and unmodified adenosine at identical RNA sites. The DARTS method is remarkable for its ability to directly quantify two distinct types of RNA modifications simultaneously, a capability that has remained largely unexplored in the field of RNA biology. By facilitating a comprehensive analysis of the co-occurrence and interaction between A-to-I editing and m6A modifications, DARTS opens new avenues for exploring the complex regulatory networks modulated by different RNA modifications.
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- Yi-Hao Min
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
- Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Research Center for Infectious Diseases and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
- Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Research Center for Infectious Diseases and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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Kumari P, Kaur M, Dindhoria K, Ashford B, Amarasinghe SL, Thind AS. Advances in long-read single-cell transcriptomics. Hum Genet 2024:10.1007/s00439-024-02678-x. [PMID: 38787419 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-024-02678-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
Long-read single-cell transcriptomics (scRNA-Seq) is revolutionizing the way we profile heterogeneity in disease. Traditional short-read scRNA-Seq methods are limited in their ability to provide complete transcript coverage, resolve isoforms, and identify novel transcripts. The scRNA-Seq protocols developed for long-read sequencing platforms overcome these limitations by enabling the characterization of full-length transcripts. Long-read scRNA-Seq techniques initially suffered from comparatively poor accuracy compared to short read scRNA-Seq. However, with improvements in accuracy, accessibility, and cost efficiency, long-reads are gaining popularity in the field of scRNA-Seq. This review details the advances in long-read scRNA-Seq, with an emphasis on library preparation protocols and downstream bioinformatics analysis tools.
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- Pallawi Kumari
- Institute of Microbial Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Institute of Microbial Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Institute of Microbial Technology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), NSW Health, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Monash Biomedical Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, 1G, Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC, 3025, Australia
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- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), NSW Health, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.
- The School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience (SCMB), University of Wollongong, Loftus St, Wollongong, NSW, 2500, Australia.
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Scheepbouwer C, Aparicio-Puerta E, Gómez-Martin C, van Eijndhoven MA, Drees EE, Bosch L, de Jong D, Wurdinger T, Zijlstra JM, Hackenberg M, Gerber A, Pegtel DM. Full-length tRNAs lacking a functional CCA tail are selectively sorted into the lumen of extracellular vesicles. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.05.12.593148. [PMID: 38765958 PMCID: PMC11100784 DOI: 10.1101/2024.05.12.593148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
Abstract
Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) are heterogenous lipid membrane particles typically less than 200 nm in size and secreted by most cell types either constitutively or upon activation signals. sEVs isolated from biofluids contain RNAs, including small non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), that can be either encapsulated within the EV lumen or bound to the EV surface. EV-associated microRNAs (miRNAs) are, despite a relatively low abundance, extensively investigated for their selective incorporation and their role in cell-cell communication. In contrast, the sorting of highly-structured ncRNA species is understudied, mainly due to technical limitations of traditional small RNA sequencing protocols. Here, we adapted ALL-tRNAseq to profile the relative abundance of highly structured and potentially methylated small ncRNA species, including transfer RNAs (tRNAs), small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs), and Y RNAs in bulk EV preparations. We determined that full-length tRNAs, typically 75 to 90 nucleotides in length, were the dominant small ncRNA species (>60% of all reads in the 18-120 nucleotides size-range) in all cell culture-derived EVs, as well as in human plasma-derived EV samples, vastly outnumbering 21 nucleotides-long miRNAs. Nearly all EV-associated tRNAs were protected from external RNAse treatment, indicating a location within the EV lumen. Strikingly, the vast majority of luminal-sorted, full-length, nucleobase modification-containing EV-tRNA sequences, harbored a dysfunctional 3' CCA tail, 1 to 3 nucleotides truncated, rendering them incompetent for amino acid loading. In contrast, in non-EV associated extracellular particle fractions (NVEPs), tRNAs appeared almost exclusively fragmented or 'nicked' into tRNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) with lengths between 18 to 35 nucleotides. We propose that in mammalian cells, tRNAs that lack a functional 3' CCA tail are selectively sorted into EVs and shuttled out of the producing cell, offering a new perspective into the physiological role of secreted EVs and luminal cargo-selection.
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- Chantal Scheepbouwer
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Hematology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Hematology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Bioinformatics Laboratory, Biomedical Research Centre (CIBM), Biotechnology Institute, PTS, Avda. del Conocimiento s/n, 18100 Granada, Spain
- Genetics Department, Faculty of Science, Universidad de Granada, Campus de Fuentenueva s/n, 18071 Granada, Spain
- Excellence Research Unit “Modeling Nature” (MNat), University of Granada, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria ibs. Granada, University Hospitals of Granada-University of Granada, Spain; Conocimiento s/n 18100, Granada. Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Cancer Biology, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam University Medical Center, VU University, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, Imaging and Biomarkers, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Quaiyum S, Yuan Y, Kuipers PJ, Martinelli M, Jaroch M, de Crécy-Lagard V. Deciphering the Diversity in Bacterial Transporters That Salvage Queuosine Precursors. EPIGENOMES 2024; 8:16. [PMID: 38804365 PMCID: PMC11130926 DOI: 10.3390/epigenomes8020016] [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: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Queuosine (Q) is a modification of the wobble base of tRNA harboring GUN anticodons with roles in decoding accuracy and efficiency. Its synthesis is complex with multiple enzymatic steps, and several pathway intermediates can be salvaged. The only two transporter families known to salvage Q precursors are QPTR/COG1738 and QrtT/QueT. Analyses of the distribution of known Q synthesis and salvage genes in human gut and oral microbiota genomes have suggested that more transporter families remain to be found and that Q precursor exchanges must occur within the structured microenvironments of the mammalian host. Using physical clustering and fusion-based association with Q salvage genes, candidate genes for missing transporters were identified and five were tested experimentally by complementation assays in Escherichia coli. Three genes encoding transporters from three different Pfam families, a ureide permease (PF07168) from Acidobacteriota bacterium, a hemolysin III family protein (PF03006) from Bifidobacterium breve, and a Major Facilitator Superfamily protein (PF07690) from Bartonella henselae, were found to allow the transport of both preQ0 and preQ1 in this heterologous system. This work suggests that many transporter families can evolve to transport Q precursors, reinforcing the concept of transporter plasticity.
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- Samia Quaiyum
- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA; (S.Q.); (Y.Y.); (P.J.K.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA; (S.Q.); (Y.Y.); (P.J.K.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA; (S.Q.); (Y.Y.); (P.J.K.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA; (S.Q.); (Y.Y.); (P.J.K.)
- eSTEAMed Learning Inc., Maitland, FL 32751, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA; (S.Q.); (Y.Y.); (P.J.K.)
- Department of Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA; (S.Q.); (Y.Y.); (P.J.K.)
- Genetic Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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Wang Y, Wang S, Meng Z, Liu XM, Mao Y. Determinant of m6A regional preference by transcriptional dynamics. Nucleic Acids Res 2024; 52:3510-3521. [PMID: 38452220 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkae169] [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: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant chemical modification occurring on eukaryotic mRNAs, and has been reported to be involved in almost all stages of mRNA metabolism. The distribution of m6A sites is notably asymmetric along mRNAs, with a strong preference toward the 3' terminus of the transcript. How m6A regional preference is shaped remains incompletely understood. In this study, by performing m6A-seq on chromatin-associated RNAs, we found that m6A regional preference arises during transcription. Nucleosome occupancy is remarkedly increased in the region downstream of m6A sites, suggesting an intricate interplay between m6A methylation and nucleosome-mediated transcriptional dynamics. Notably, we found a remarkable slowdown of Pol-II movement around m6A sites. In addition, inhibiting Pol-II movement increases nearby m6A methylation levels. By analyzing massively parallel assays for m6A, we found that RNA secondary structures inhibit m6A methylation. Remarkably, the m6A sites associated with Pol-II pausing tend to be embedded within RNA secondary structures. These results suggest that Pol-II pausing could affect the accessibility of m6A motifs to the methyltransferase complex and subsequent m6A methylation by mediating RNA secondary structure. Overall, our study reveals a crucial role of transcriptional dynamics in the formation of m6A regional preference.
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- Yalan Wang
- Department of Neurology of The Second Affiliated Hospital & Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Metabolic Remodeling and Health, Institute of Metabolism and Integrative Biology, Institute of Reproduction and Development, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology of The Second Affiliated Hospital & Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Neurology of The Second Affiliated Hospital & Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Bao Q, Zeng Y, Lou Q, Feng X, Jiang S, Lu J, Ruan B. Clinical significance of RNA methylation in hepatocellular carcinoma. Cell Commun Signal 2024; 22:204. [PMID: 38566136 PMCID: PMC10986096 DOI: 10.1186/s12964-024-01595-w] [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: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary liver malignancy with high mortality rates and poor prognosis. Recent advances in high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatic technologies have greatly enhanced the understanding of the genetic and epigenetic changes in liver cancer. Among these changes, RNA methylation, the most prevalent internal RNA modification, has emerged as a significant contributor of the development and progression of HCC. Growing evidence has reported significantly abnormal levels of RNA methylation and dysregulation of RNA-methylation-related enzymes in HCC tissues and cell lines. These alterations in RNA methylation play a crucial role in the regulation of various genes and signaling pathways involved in HCC, thereby promoting tumor progression. Understanding the pathogenesis of RNA methylation in HCC would help in developing prognostic biomarkers and targeted therapies for HCC. Targeting RNA-methylation-related molecules has shown promising potential in the management of HCC, in terms of developing novel prognostic biomarkers and therapies for HCC. Exploring the clinical application of targeted RNA methylation may provide new insights and approaches for the management of HCC. Further research in this field is warranted to fully understand the functional roles and underlying mechanisms of RNA methylation in HCC. In this review, we described the multifaceted functional roles and potential mechanisms of RNA methylation in HCC. Moreover, the prospects of clinical application of targeted RNA methylation for HCC management are discussed, which may provide the basis for subsequent in-depth research on RNA methylation in HCC.
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- Qiongling Bao
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 79 Qingchun Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310003, China.
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Ma Y, Guo W, Mou Q, Shao X, Lyu M, Garcia V, Kong L, Lewis W, Ward C, Yang Z, Pan X, Yi SS, Lu Y. Spatial imaging of glycoRNA in single cells with ARPLA. Nat Biotechnol 2024; 42:608-616. [PMID: 37217750 PMCID: PMC10663388 DOI: 10.1038/s41587-023-01801-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Little is known about the biological roles of glycosylated RNAs (glycoRNAs), a recently discovered class of glycosylated molecules, because of a lack of visualization methods. We report sialic acid aptamer and RNA in situ hybridization-mediated proximity ligation assay (ARPLA) to visualize glycoRNAs in single cells with high sensitivity and selectivity. The signal output of ARPLA occurs only when dual recognition of a glycan and an RNA triggers in situ ligation, followed by rolling circle amplification of a complementary DNA, which generates a fluorescent signal by binding fluorophore-labeled oligonucleotides. Using ARPLA, we detect spatial distributions of glycoRNAs on the cell surface and their colocalization with lipid rafts as well as the intracellular trafficking of glycoRNAs through SNARE protein-mediated secretory exocytosis. Studies in breast cell lines suggest that surface glycoRNA is inversely associated with tumor malignancy and metastasis. Investigation of the relationship between glycoRNAs and monocyte-endothelial cell interactions suggests that glycoRNAs may mediate cell-cell interactions during the immune response.
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- Yuan Ma
- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Molecular Biosciences, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Oncology, Livestrong Cancer Institutes, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Department of Oncology, Livestrong Cancer Institutes, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
- Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES), The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
- Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
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Li T, Shu X, Gao M, Huang C, Li T, Cao J, Ying X, Liu D, Liu J. N4-Allylcytidine: a new nucleoside analogue for RNA labelling and chemical sequencing. RSC Chem Biol 2024; 5:225-235. [PMID: 38456037 PMCID: PMC10915972 DOI: 10.1039/d3cb00189j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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RNA labelling has become indispensable in studying RNA biology. Nucleoside analogues with a chemical sequencing power represent desirable RNA labelling molecules because precise labelling information at base resolution can be obtained. Here, we report a new nucleoside analogue, N4-allylcytidine (a4C), which is able to tag RNA through both in vitro and in vivo pathways and further specifically reacts with iodine to form 3, N4-cyclized cytidine (cyc-C) in a catalyst-free, fast and complete manner. Full spectroscopic characterization concluded that cyc-C consisted of paired diastereoisomers with opposite chiral carbon centers in the fused 3, N4-five-membered ring. During RNA reverse transcription into complementary DNA, cyc-C induces base misincorporation due to the disruption of canonical hydrogen bonding by the cyclized structure and thus can be accurately identified by sequencing at single base resolution. With the chemical sequencing rationale of a4C, successful applications have been performed including pinpointing N4-methylcytidine methyltransferases' substrate modification sites, metabolically labelling mammalian cellular RNAs, and mapping active cellular RNA polymerase locations with the chromatin run-on RNA sequencing technique. Collectively, our work demonstrates that a4C is a promising molecule for RNA labelling and chemical sequencing and expands the toolkit for studying sophisticated RNA biology.
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- Tengwei Li
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
- Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
- Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University Yuhangtang Road 866 Hangzhou 310058 Zhejiang Province China
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Li P, Gao S, Qu W, Li Y, Liu Z. Chemo-Selective Single-Cell Metabolomics Reveals the Spatiotemporal Behavior of Exogenous Pollutants During Xenopus Laevis Embryogenesis. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305401. [PMID: 38115758 PMCID: PMC10916618 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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In-depth profiling of embryogenesis-associated endogenous and exogenous metabolic changes can reveal potential bio-effects resulting from human-made chemicals and underlying mechanisms. Due to the lack of potent tools for monitoring spatiotemporal distribution and bio-transformation behavior of dynamic metabolites at single-cell resolution, however, how and to what extent environmental chemicals may influence or interfere embryogenesis largely remain unclear. Herein, a zero-sample-loss micro-biopsy-based mass spectrometric platform is presented for quantitative, chemo-selective, high-coverage, and minimal-destructive profiling of development-associated cis-diol metabolites, which are critical for signal transduction and epigenome regulation, at both cellular level and tissue level of Xenopus laevis. Using this platform, three extraordinary findings that are otherwise hard to achieve are revealed: 1) there are characteristically different cis-diol metabolic signatures among oocytes, anterior and posterior part of tailbud-stage embryos; 2) halogenated cis-diols heavily accumulate at the posterior part of tailbud-stage embryos of Xenopus laevis; 3) dimethachlon, a kind of exogenous fungicide that is widely used as pesticide, may be bio-transformed and accumulated in vertebrate animals in environment. Thus, this study opens a new avenue to simultaneously monitoring intercellular and intraembryonic heterogeneity of endogenous and exogenous metabolites, providing new insights into metabolic remolding during embryogenesis and putting a warning on potential environmental risk.
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- Pengfei Li
- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life ScienceSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life ScienceSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life ScienceSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life ScienceSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Life ScienceSchool of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringNanjing UniversityNanjingJiangsu210023China
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Chen H, Zhao S. Research progress of RNA pseudouridine modification in nervous system. Int J Neurosci 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38407188 DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2024.2315483] [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: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Recent advances of pseudouridine (Ψ, 5-ribosyluracil) modification highlight its crucial role as a post-transcriptional regulator in gene expression and its impact on various RNA processes. Ψ synthase (PUS), a category of RNA-modifying enzymes, orchestrates the pseudouridylation reaction. It can specifically recognize conserved sequences or structural motifs within substrates, thereby regulating the biological function of various RNA molecules accurately. Our comprehensive review underscored the close association of PUS1, PUS3, PUS7, PUS10, and dyskerin PUS1 with various nervous system disorders, including neurodevelopmental disorders, nervous system tumors, mitochondrial myopathy, lactic acidosis and sideroblastic anaemia (MLASA) syndrome, peripheral nervous system disorders, and type II myotonic dystrophy. In light of these findings, this study elucidated how Ψ strengthened RNA structures and contributed to RNA function, thereby providing valuable insights into the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying nervous system diseases. However, the detailed effects and mechanisms of PUS on neuron remain elusive. This lack of mechanistic understanding poses a substantial obstacle to the development of therapeutic approaches for various neurological disorders based on Ψ modification.
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- Hui Chen
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, Guangxi, China
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Motorin Y, Helm M. General Principles and Limitations for Detection of RNA Modifications by Sequencing. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:275-288. [PMID: 38065564 PMCID: PMC10851944 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.3c00529] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Among the many analytical methods applied to RNA modifications, a particularly pronounced surge has occurred in the past decade in the field of modification mapping. The occurrence of modifications such as m6A in mRNA, albeit known since the 1980s, became amenable to transcriptome-wide analyses through the advent of next-generation sequencing techniques in a rather sudden manner. The term "mapping" here refers to detection of RNA modifications in a sequence context, which has a dramatic impact on the interpretation of biological functions. As a consequence, an impressive number of mapping techniques were published, most in the perspective of what now has become known as "epitranscriptomics". While more and more different modifications were reported to occur in mRNA, conflicting reports and controversial results pointed to a number of technical and theoretical problems rooted in analytics, statistics, and reagents. Rather than finding the proverbial needle in a haystack, the tasks were to determine how many needles of what color in what size of a haystack one was looking at.As the authors of this Account, we think it important to outline the limitations of different mapping methods since many life scientists freshly entering the field confuse the accuracy and precision of modification mapping with that of normal sequencing, which already features numerous caveats by itself. Indeed, we propose here to qualify a specific mapping method by the size of the transcriptome that can be meaningfully analyzed with it.We here focus on high throughput sequencing by Illumina technology, referred to as RNA-Seq. We noted with interest the development of methods for modification detection by other high throughput sequencing platforms that act directly on RNA, e.g., PacBio SMRT and nanopore sequencing, but those are not considered here.In contrast to approaches relying on direct RNA sequencing, current Illumina RNA-Seq protocols require prior conversion of RNA into DNA. This conversion relies on reverse transcription (RT) to create cDNA; thereafter, the cDNA undergoes a sequencing-by-synthesis type of analysis. Thus, a particular behavior of RNA modified nucleotides during the RT-step is a prerequisite for their detection (and quantification) by deep sequencing, and RT properties have great influence on the detection efficiency and reliability. Moreover, the RT-step requires annealing of a synthetic primer, a prerequisite with a crucial impact on library preparation. Thus, all RNA-Seq protocols must feature steps for the introduction of primers, primer landing sites, or adapters on both the RNA 3'- and 5'-ends.
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- Yuri Motorin
- Université
de Lorraine, UMR7365 IMoPA CNRS-UL
and UAR2008/US40 IBSLor CNRS-Inserm, Biopole UL, Nancy F54000, France
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- Institute
of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Staudingerweg 5, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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Zhang F, Ignatova VV, Ming GL, Song H. Advances in brain epitranscriptomics research and translational opportunities. Mol Psychiatry 2024; 29:449-463. [PMID: 38123727 PMCID: PMC11116067 DOI: 10.1038/s41380-023-02339-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Various chemical modifications of all RNA transcripts, or epitranscriptomics, have emerged as crucial regulators of RNA metabolism, attracting significant interest from both basic and clinical researchers due to their diverse functions in biological processes and immense clinical potential as highlighted by the recent profound success of RNA modifications in improving COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Rapid accumulation of evidence underscores the critical involvement of various RNA modifications in governing normal neural development and brain functions as well as pathogenesis of brain disorders. Here we provide an overview of RNA modifications and recent advancements in epitranscriptomic studies utilizing animal models to elucidate important roles of RNA modifications in regulating mammalian neurogenesis, gliogenesis, synaptic formation, and brain function. Moreover, we emphasize the pivotal involvement of RNA modifications and their regulators in the pathogenesis of various human brain disorders, encompassing neurodevelopmental disorders, brain tumors, psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Furthermore, we discuss potential translational opportunities afforded by RNA modifications in combatting brain disorders, including their use as biomarkers, in the development of drugs or gene therapies targeting epitranscriptomic pathways, and in applications for mRNA-based vaccines and therapies. We also address current limitations and challenges hindering the widespread clinical application of epitranscriptomic research, along with the improvements necessary for future progress.
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- Feng Zhang
- Department of Neuroscience and Mahoney Institute for Neurosciences, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Mahoney Institute for Neurosciences, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Mahoney Institute for Neurosciences, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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- Department of Neuroscience and Mahoney Institute for Neurosciences, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
- The Epigenetics Institute, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Ramakrishnan M, Rajan KS, Mullasseri S, Ahmad Z, Zhou M, Sharma A, Ramasamy S, Wei Q. Exploring N6-methyladenosine (m 6A) modification in tree species: opportunities and challenges. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH 2024; 11:uhad284. [PMID: 38371641 PMCID: PMC10871907 DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhad284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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N 6-methyladenosine (m6A) in eukaryotes is the most common and widespread internal modification in mRNA. The modification regulates mRNA stability, translation efficiency, and splicing, thereby fine-tuning gene regulation. In plants, m6A is dynamic and critical for various growth stages, embryonic development, morphogenesis, flowering, stress response, crop yield, and biomass. Although recent high-throughput sequencing approaches have enabled the rapid identification of m6A modification sites, the site-specific mechanism of this modification remains unclear in trees. In this review, we discuss the functional significance of m6A in trees under different stress conditions and discuss recent advancements in the quantification of m6A. Quantitative and functional insights into the dynamic aspect of m6A modification could assist researchers in engineering tree crops for better productivity and resistance to various stress conditions.
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- Muthusamy Ramakrishnan
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Bamboo Research Institute, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Chemical and Structural Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science, 7610001 Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Zoology, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Kochi 682018, Kerala, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Bamboo Research Institute, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Bamboo Industry Institute, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin’an, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Bamboo Resources and High-Efficiency Utilization, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin’an, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Bamboo Industry Institute, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin’an, Hangzhou 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Cardiac Metabolic Disease Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai 625 021, Tamilnadu, India
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, Bamboo Research Institute, Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration on Subtropical Forest Biodiversity Conservation, School of Life Sciences, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, Jiangsu, China
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Angelo M, Zhang W, Vilseck JZ, Aoki ST. In silico λ-dynamics predicts protein binding specificities to modified RNAs. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.01.26.577511. [PMID: 38328125 PMCID: PMC10849657 DOI: 10.1101/2024.01.26.577511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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RNA modifications shape gene expression through a smorgasbord of chemical changes to canonical RNA bases. Although numbering in the hundreds, only a few RNA modifications are well characterized, in part due to the absence of methods to identify modification sites. Antibodies remain a common tool to identify modified RNA and infer modification sites through straightforward applications. However, specificity issues can result in off-target binding and confound conclusions. This work utilizes in silico λ-dynamics to efficiently estimate binding free energy differences of modification-targeting antibodies between a variety of naturally occurring RNA modifications. Crystal structures of inosine and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) targeting antibodies bound to their modified ribonucleosides were determined and served as structural starting points. λ-Dynamics was utilized to predict RNA modifications that permit or inhibit binding to these antibodies. In vitro RNA-antibody binding assays supported the accuracy of these in silico results. High agreement between experimental and computed binding propensities demonstrated that λ-dynamics can serve as a predictive screen for antibody specificity against libraries of RNA modifications. More importantly, this strategy is an innovative way to elucidate how hundreds of known RNA modifications interact with biological molecules without the limitations imposed by in vitro or in vivo methodologies.
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- Murphy Angelo
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 635 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 635 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, 535 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 635 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Center for Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, 635 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
- Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, 535 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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Milham LT, Morris GP, Konen LM, Rentsch P, Avgan N, Vissel B. Quantification of AMPA receptor subunits and RNA editing-related proteins in the J20 mouse model of Alzheimer's disease by capillary western blotting. Front Mol Neurosci 2024; 16:1338065. [PMID: 38299128 PMCID: PMC10828003 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2023.1338065] [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: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Introduction Accurate modelling of molecular changes in Alzheimer's disease (AD) dementia is crucial for understanding the mechanisms driving neuronal pathology and for developing treatments. Synaptic dysfunction has long been implicated as a mechanism underpinning memory dysfunction in AD and may result in part from changes in adenosine deaminase acting on RNA (ADAR) mediated RNA editing of the GluA2 subunit of AMPA receptors and changes in AMPA receptor function at the post synaptic cleft. However, few studies have investigated changes in proteins which influence RNA editing and notably, AD studies that focus on studying changes in protein expression, rather than changes in mRNA, often use traditional western blotting. Methods Here, we demonstrate the value of automated capillary western blotting to investigate the protein expression of AMPA receptor subunits (GluA1-4), the ADAR RNA editing proteins (ADAR1-3), and proteins known to regulate RNA editing (PIN1, WWP2, FXR1P, and CREB1), in the J20 AD mouse model. We describe extensive optimisation and validation of the automated capillary western blotting method, demonstrating the use of total protein to normalise protein load, in addition to characterising the optimal protein/antibody concentrations to ensure accurate protein quantification. Following this, we assessed changes in proteins of interest in the hippocampus of 44-week-old J20 AD mice. Results We observed an increase in the expression of ADAR1 p110 and GluA3 and a decrease in ADAR2 in the hippocampus of 44-week-old J20 mice. These changes signify a shift in the balance of proteins that play a critical role at the synapse. Regression analysis revealed unique J20-specific correlations between changes in AMPA receptor subunits, ADAR enzymes, and proteins that regulate ADAR stability in J20 mice, highlighting potential mechanisms mediating RNA-editing changes found in AD. Discussion Our findings in J20 mice generally reflect changes seen in the human AD brain. This study underlines the importance of novel techniques, like automated capillary western blotting, to assess protein expression in AD. It also provides further evidence to support the hypothesis that a dysregulation in RNA editing-related proteins may play a role in the initiation and/or progression of AD.
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- Luke T. Milham
- Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- St Vincent’s Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Tasmanian School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- St Vincent’s Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- St Vincent’s Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Guo X, Xie NB, Chen W, Ji TT, Xiong J, Feng T, Wang M, Zhang S, Gu SY, Feng YQ, Yuan BF. AlkB-Facilitated Demethylation Enables Quantitative and Site-Specific Detection of Dual Methylation of Adenosine in RNA. Anal Chem 2024; 96:847-855. [PMID: 38159051 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.3c04457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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RNA molecules undergo various chemical modifications that play critical roles in a wide range of biological processes. N6,N6-Dimethyladenosine (m6,6A) is a conserved RNA modification and is essential for the processing of rRNA. To gain a deeper understanding of the functions of m6,6A, site-specific and accurate quantification of this modification in RNA is indispensable. In this study, we developed an AlkB-facilitated demethylation (AD-m6,6A) method for the site-specific detection and quantification of m6,6A in RNA. The N6,N6-dimethyl groups in m6,6A can cause reverse transcription to stall at the m6,6A site, resulting in truncated cDNA. However, we found that Escherichia coli AlkB demethylase can effectively demethylate m6,6A in RNA, generating full-length cDNA from AlkB-treated RNA. By quantifying the amount of full-length cDNA produced using quantitative real-time PCR, we were able to achieve site-specific detection and quantification of m6,6A in RNA. Using the AD-m6,6A method, we successfully detected and quantified m6,6A at position 1851 of 18S rRNA and position 937 of mitochondrial 12S rRNA in human cells. Additionally, we found that the level of m6,6A at position 1007 of mitochondrial 12S rRNA was significantly reduced in lung tissues from sleep-deprived mice compared with control mice. Overall, the AD-m6,6A method provides a valuable tool for easy, accurate, quantitative, and site-specific detection of m6,6A in RNA, which can aid in uncovering the functions of m6,6A in human diseases.
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- Xia Guo
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- School of Public Health, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- School of Public Health, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
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- College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center of Public Health, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
- School of Public Health, Department of Radiation and Medical Oncology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China
- Cancer Precision Diagnosis and Treatment and Translational Medicine Hubei Engineering Research Center, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan Research Center for Infectious Diseases and Cancer, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China
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Yin W, Huo Z, Zuo J, Wang H, Chen B, Zhou L. Characterization of m6A methylation modifications in gastric cancer. Aging (Albany NY) 2024; 16:89-105. [PMID: 38206646 PMCID: PMC10817395 DOI: 10.18632/aging.205341] [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: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Widely recognized as an essential epitranscriptomic modification, RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is involved in both physiological and pathological processes. Here, we want to investigate m6A modification's potential roles in gastric cancer. Gastric cancer samples were selected from TCGA-STAD and GEO (GSE84426, GSE84433) datasets. Based on 18 regulators of m6A, m6A modification patterns were thoroughly evaluated in gastric cancer samples. Principal component analysis algorithms were used to construct the m6Ascore, using which, m6A modification features in tumor somatic mutations and immune checkpoint blockade therapy were analyzed. 34 gastric cancer samples were collected to verify the effectiveness of the m6Ascore. Here, we determined three different m6A modification patterns. m6Acluster-C modification pattern presented immune activation-associated enrichment pathways and have significant survival advantages. Then, in gastric cancer, m6Ascore could act as an independent prognostic biomarker. A significant survival benefit was exhibited in patients with high m6Ascore. Moreover, the modification signature of m6A uncovered in this study would help to predict immune checkpoint blockade therapy's responses. In conclusion, our discoveries all pointed to the fact that modification patterns of m6A were linked to the TME. Moreover, evaluation of individual tumor's m6A modification pattern will help to guide immunotherapy strategies that shows more therapeutic effects.
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- Wei Yin
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and The Second People’s Hospital of Huai’an, Huai’an 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Lianshui People’s Hospital Affiliated to Kangda College of Nanjing Medical University, Huai’an 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and The Second People’s Hospital of Huai’an, Huai’an 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Huai’an No. 1 People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Huai’an 223300, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Geriatric Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province Official Hospital, Nanjing 210000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Radiotherapy, The Affiliated Huai’an Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and The Second People’s Hospital of Huai’an, Huai’an 223300, Jiangsu, China
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Baek A, Rayhan A, Lee GE, Golconda S, Yu H, Kim S, Limbach PA, Addepalli B, Kim S. Mapping m 6A Sites on HIV-1 RNA Using Oligonucleotide LC-MS/MS. Methods Protoc 2024; 7:7. [PMID: 38251200 PMCID: PMC10801558 DOI: 10.3390/mps7010007] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The biological significance of chemical modifications to the ribonucleic acid (RNA) of human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) has been recognized. However, our understanding of the site-specific and context-dependent roles of these chemical modifications remains limited, primarily due to the absence of nucleotide-resolution mapping of modification sites. In this study, we present a method for achieving nucleotide-resolution mapping of chemical modification sites on HIV-1 RNA using liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). LC-MS/MS, a powerful tool capable of directly analyzing native RNAs, has proven effective for mapping RNA modifications in small RNA molecules, including ribosomal RNA and transfer RNA. However, longer RNAs have posed challenges, such as the 9 Kb HIV-1 virion RNA, due to the complexity of and ambiguity in mass differences among RNase T1-cleaved RNA fragments in LC-MS/MS data. Here, we introduce a new target RNA enrichment method to isolate small local RNA fragments of HIV-1 RNA that potentially harbor site-specific N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modifications. In our initial trial, we used target-specific DNA probes only and encountered insufficient RNA fragmentation due to inefficient S1 digestion near the target site. Recognizing that inefficient S1 digestion by HIV-1 RNA is likely due to the formation of secondary structures in proximity to the target site, we designed multiple DNA probes annealing to various sites of HIV-1 RNA to better control the structures of RNA substrates for S1 digestion. The use of these non-target DNA probes significantly improved the isolation of more homogeneous target RNA fragments of approximately 50 bases in length. Oligonucleotide LC-MS/MS analysis of these isolated target RNA fragments successfully separated and detected both m6A-methylated and non-methylated oligomers at the two m6A-predicted sites. The principle of this new target enrichment strategy holds promise and should be broadly applicable to the analysis of any lengthy RNA that was previously deemed infeasible for investigation using oligonucleotide LC-MS/MS.
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- Alice Baek
- Center for Retrovirus Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (A.B.); (G.-E.L.); (S.G.); (H.Y.); (S.K.)
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Infectious Diseases Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Translational Data Analytics Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Rieveschl Laboratories for Mass Spectrometry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA; (A.R.); (P.A.L.)
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- Center for Retrovirus Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (A.B.); (G.-E.L.); (S.G.); (H.Y.); (S.K.)
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Infectious Diseases Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Translational Data Analytics Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Center for Retrovirus Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (A.B.); (G.-E.L.); (S.G.); (H.Y.); (S.K.)
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Infectious Diseases Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Translational Data Analytics Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Center for Retrovirus Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (A.B.); (G.-E.L.); (S.G.); (H.Y.); (S.K.)
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Infectious Diseases Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Translational Data Analytics Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Center for Retrovirus Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (A.B.); (G.-E.L.); (S.G.); (H.Y.); (S.K.)
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Infectious Diseases Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Translational Data Analytics Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Rieveschl Laboratories for Mass Spectrometry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA; (A.R.); (P.A.L.)
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- Rieveschl Laboratories for Mass Spectrometry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221, USA; (A.R.); (P.A.L.)
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- Center for Retrovirus Research, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; (A.B.); (G.-E.L.); (S.G.); (H.Y.); (S.K.)
- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Infectious Diseases Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Translational Data Analytics Institute, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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Lang X, Yu C, Shen M, Gu L, Qian Q, Zhou D, Tan J, Li Y, Peng X, Diao S, Deng Z, Ruan Z, Xu Z, Xing J, Li C, Wang R, Ding C, Cao Y, Liu Q. PRMD: an integrated database for plant RNA modifications. Nucleic Acids Res 2024; 52:D1597-D1613. [PMID: 37831097 PMCID: PMC10768107 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad851] [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: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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The scope and function of RNA modifications in model plant systems have been extensively studied, resulting in the identification of an increasing number of novel RNA modifications in recent years. Researchers have gradually revealed that RNA modifications, especially N6-methyladenosine (m6A), which is one of the most abundant and commonly studied RNA modifications in plants, have important roles in physiological and pathological processes. These modifications alter the structure of RNA, which affects its molecular complementarity and binding to specific proteins, thereby resulting in various of physiological effects. The increasing interest in plant RNA modifications has necessitated research into RNA modifications and associated datasets. However, there is a lack of a convenient and integrated database with comprehensive annotations and intuitive visualization of plant RNA modifications. Here, we developed the Plant RNA Modification Database (PRMD; http://bioinformatics.sc.cn/PRMD and http://rnainformatics.org.cn/PRMD) to facilitate RNA modification research. This database contains information regarding 20 plant species and provides an intuitive interface for displaying information. Moreover, PRMD offers multiple tools, including RMlevelDiff, RMplantVar, RNAmodNet and Blast (for functional analyses), and mRNAbrowse, RNAlollipop, JBrowse and Integrative Genomics Viewer (for displaying data). Furthermore, PRMD is freely available, making it useful for the rapid development and promotion of research on plant RNA modifications.
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- Xiaoqiang Lang
- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
- Microbiology and Metabolic Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, Laboratory of Omics Technology and Bioinformatics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Epigenetics Laboratory, Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research & Cardiopulmonary Institute (CPI). Parkstr.1 61231 Bad Nauheim Germany
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture, Protection and Utilization/Guangdong Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510520, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou, China
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- Precision Medicine Center, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center of Cancer Medicine, 510060, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Images and Graphics Intelligent Processing, Guilin University of Electronics Technology, Guilin, 541004, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Key Laboratory of Tree Breeding and Cultivation of State Forestry Administration, Research Institute of Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
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- Microbiology and Metabolic Engineering Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, College of Life Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Rice Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Genetics and Breeding of High Quality Rice in Southern China (Co-construction by Ministry and Province), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Guangdong Key Laboratory of New Technology in Rice Breeding, Guangdong Rice Engineering Laboratory, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Ohira T, Suzuki T. Transfer RNA modifications and cellular thermotolerance. Mol Cell 2024; 84:94-106. [PMID: 38181765 DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.11.041] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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RNA molecules are modified post-transcriptionally to acquire their diverse functions. Transfer RNA (tRNA) has the widest variety and largest numbers of RNA modifications. tRNA modifications are pivotal for decoding the genetic code and stabilizing the tertiary structure of tRNA molecules. Alternation of tRNA modifications directly modulates the structure and function of tRNAs and regulates gene expression. Notably, thermophilic organisms exhibit characteristic tRNA modifications that are dynamically regulated in response to varying growth temperatures, thereby bolstering fitness in extreme environments. Here, we review the history and latest findings regarding the functions and biogenesis of several tRNA modifications that contribute to the cellular thermotolerance of thermophiles.
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- Takayuki Ohira
- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8656, Japan.
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Cerneckis J, Ming GL, Song H, He C, Shi Y. The rise of epitranscriptomics: recent developments and future directions. Trends Pharmacol Sci 2024; 45:24-38. [PMID: 38103979 PMCID: PMC10843569 DOI: 10.1016/j.tips.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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The epitranscriptomics field has undergone tremendous growth since the discovery that the RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is reversible and is distributed throughout the transcriptome. Efforts to map RNA modifications transcriptome-wide and reshape the epitranscriptome in disease settings have facilitated mechanistic understanding and drug discovery in the field. In this review we discuss recent advancements in RNA modification detection methods and consider how these developments can be applied to gain novel insights into the epitranscriptome. We also highlight drug discovery efforts aimed at developing epitranscriptomic therapeutics for cancer and other diseases. Finally, we consider engineering of the epitranscriptome as an emerging direction to investigate RNA modifications and their causal effects on RNA processing at high specificity.
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- Jonas Cerneckis
- Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA; Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Mahoney Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, Department of Psychiatry, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Neuroscience and Mahoney Institute for Neurosciences, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, the Epigenetics Institute, Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA; Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.
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D’Ambrosi S, García-Vílchez R, Kedra D, Vitali P, Macias-Cámara N, Bárcena L, Gonzalez-Lopez M, Aransay AM, Dietmann S, Hurtado A, Blanco S. Global and single-nucleotide resolution detection of 7-methylguanosine in RNA. RNA Biol 2024; 21:1-18. [PMID: 38566310 PMCID: PMC10993922 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2024.2337493] [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] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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RNA modifications, including N-7-methylguanosine (m7G), are pivotal in governing RNA stability and gene expression regulation. The accurate detection of internal m7G modifications is of paramount significance, given recent associations between altered m7G deposition and elevated expression of the methyltransferase METTL1 in various human cancers. The development of robust m7G detection techniques has posed a significant challenge in the field of epitranscriptomics. In this study, we introduce two methodologies for the global and accurate identification of m7G modifications in human RNA. We introduce borohydride reduction sequencing (Bo-Seq), which provides base resolution mapping of m7G modifications. Bo-Seq achieves exceptional performance through the optimization of RNA depurination and scission, involving the strategic use of high concentrations of NaBH4, neutral pH and the addition of 7-methylguanosine monophosphate (m7GMP) during the reducing reaction. Notably, compared to NaBH4-based methods, Bo-Seq enhances the m7G detection performance, and simplifies the detection process, eliminating the necessity for intricate chemical steps and reducing the protocol duration. In addition, we present an antibody-based approach, which enables the assessment of m7G relative levels across RNA molecules and biological samples, however it should be used with caution due to limitations associated with variations in antibody quality between batches. In summary, our novel approaches address the pressing need for reliable and accessible methods to detect RNA m7G methylation in human cells. These advancements hold the potential to catalyse future investigations in the critical field of epitranscriptomics, shedding light on the complex regulatory roles of m7G in gene expression and its implications in cancer biology.
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- Silvia D’Ambrosi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Cancer Center Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Bizkaia Technology Park, Derio, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación del Cáncer and Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular del Cáncer, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)-University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación del Cáncer and Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular del Cáncer, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)-University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology unit (MCD), Centre de Biologie Integrative (CBI), University of Toulouse, UPS, CNRS, Toulouse, France
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- CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Bizkaia Technology Park, Derio, Spain
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- CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Bizkaia Technology Park, Derio, Spain
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- CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Bizkaia Technology Park, Derio, Spain
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- CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Bizkaia Technology Park, Derio, Spain
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Developmental Biology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Centro de Investigación del Cáncer and Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular del Cáncer, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)-University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Bizkaia Technology Park, Derio, Spain
- Centro de Investigación del Cáncer and Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular del Cáncer, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)-University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (IBSAL), Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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Gionco JT, Bernstein AI. Emerging Role of Environmental Epitranscriptomics and RNA Modifications in Parkinson's Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2024; 14:643-656. [PMID: 38578904 PMCID: PMC11191529 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-230457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Environmental risk factors and gene-environment interactions play a critical role in Parkinson's disease (PD). However, the relatively large contribution of environmental risk factors in the overwhelming majority of PD cases has been widely neglected in the field. A "PD prevention agenda" proposed in this journal laid out a set of research priorities focused on preventing PD through modification of environmental risk factors. This agenda includes a call for preclinical studies to employ new high-throughput methods for analyzing transcriptomics and epigenomics to provide a deeper understanding of the effects of exposures linked to PD. Here, we focus on epitranscriptomics as a novel area of research with the potential to add to our understanding of the interplay between genes and environmental exposures in PD. Both epigenetics and epitranscriptomics have been recognized as potential mediators of the complex relationship between genes, environment, and disease. Multiple studies have identified epigenetic alterations, such as DNA methylation, associated with PD and PD-related exposures in human studies and preclinical models. In addition, recent technological advancements have made it possible to study epitranscriptomic RNA modifications, such as RNA N6-methyladenosine (m6A), and a handful of recent studies have begun to explore epitranscriptomics in PD-relevant exposure models. Continued exploration of epitranscriptomic mechanisms in environmentally relevant PD models offers the opportunity to identify biomarkers, pre-degenerative changes that precede symptom onset, and potential mitigation strategies for disease prevention and treatment.
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- John T. Gionco
- Graduate Program in Cell and Developmental Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
- Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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Yao C, Lv D, Zhou X, Fu P, Sun W, Chen J, Lin H. Exploring urinary modified nucleosides as biomarkers for diabetic retinopathy: Development and validation of a ultra performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2024; 1232:123968. [PMID: 38150972 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2023.123968] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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The dynamic modification of RNA plays a crucial role in biological regulation and is strongly linked to human disease development and progression. Notably, modified nucleosides in urine have shown promising potential as early diagnostic biomarkers for various conditions. In this study, we developed and validated a rapid, sensitive, and accurate UPLC-MS/MS method for quantifying eight types of modified nucleosides (N1-methyladenosine (m1A), N6-methyladenosine (m6A), 5-methyluridine (m5U), 5-taurinomethyl-2-thiouridine (τm5s2U), 5-methylcytidine (m5C), 2'-O-methylcytidine (Cm), N1-methylguanosine (m1G), and N7-methylguanosine (m7G) in human urine. Using the method, we measured the urinary concentrations of m1A, m6A, m5U, τm5s2U, m5C, Cm, m1G, and m7G in a total of 21 control individuals and 23 patients diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy (DR). Cm levels showed promise as a diagnostic marker for diabetic retinopathy (DR), with a significant value (P < 0.01) and an AUC of 0.735. Other modified nucleosides also exhibited significant differences within specific subpopulations. As non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) signifies the latent early stage of diabetic retinopathy, we developed a multivariate linear model that integrates patients' sex, age, height, and urinary concentration of modified nucleosides which aims to predict and differentiate between healthy individuals, NPDR patients, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) patients. Encouragingly, the model achieved satisfactory accuracy rates: healthy (81%), NPDR (75%), and PDR (80%). Our findings provide valuable insights into the development of an early, cost-effective, and noninvasive diagnostic approach for diabetic retinopathy.
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- Chen Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, PR China; School of Life Sciences, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, PR China.
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- Analysis and Testing Center, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou 571101, PR China.
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- Analysis and Testing Center, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, PR China.
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- Hainan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hospital of Chinese Medicine Affiliated by Hainan Medical College, Haikou 570203, PR China.
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- Hainan Eye Hospital and Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Haikou 570311, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, PR China.
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Zhou X, Zhu H, Luo C, Yan Z, Zheng G, Zou X, Zou J, Zhang G. The role of RNA modification in urological cancers: mechanisms and clinical potential. Discov Oncol 2023; 14:235. [PMID: 38117350 PMCID: PMC10733275 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-023-00843-8] [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: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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RNA modification is a post-transcriptional level of regulation that is widely distributed in all types of RNAs, including mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, miRNA, and lncRNA, where N6-methyladenine (m6A) is the most abundant mRNA methylation modification. Significant evidence has depicted that m6A modifications are closely related to human diseases, especially cancer, and play pivotal roles in RNA transcription, splicing, stabilization, and translation processes. The most common urological cancers include prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers, accounting for a certain proportion of human cancers, with an ever-increasing incidence and mortality. The recurrence, systemic metastasis, poor prognosis, and drug resistance of urologic tumors have prompted the identification of new therapeutic targets and mechanisms. Research on m6A modifications may provide new solutions to the current puzzles. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of the key roles played by RNA modifications, especially m6A modifications, in urologic cancers, as well as recent research advances in diagnostics and molecularly targeted therapies.
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- Xuming Zhou
- First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- First Clinical College, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Institute of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Technology Research Center of Calculi Prevention, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Institute of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China
- Jiangxi Engineering Technology Research Center of Calculi Prevention, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
- Institute of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
- Jiangxi Engineering Technology Research Center of Calculi Prevention, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
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Nylund P, Garrido-Zabala B, Kalushkova A, Wiklund HJ. The complex nature of lncRNA-mediated chromatin dynamics in multiple myeloma. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1303677. [PMID: 38148842 PMCID: PMC10750364 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1303677] [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: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023] Open
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Extensive genome-wide sequencing efforts have unveiled the intricate regulatory potential of long non-protein coding RNAs (lncRNAs) within the domain of haematological malignancies. Notably, lncRNAs have been found to directly modulate chromatin architecture, thereby impacting gene expression and disease progression by interacting with DNA, RNA, and proteins in a tissue- or condition-specific manner. Furthermore, recent studies have highlighted the intricate epigenetic control of lncRNAs in cancer. Consequently, this provides a rationale to explore the possibility of therapeutically targeting lncRNAs themselves or the epigenetic mechanisms that govern their activity. Within the scope of this review, we will assess the current state of knowledge regarding the epigenetic regulation of lncRNAs and how, in turn, lncRNAs contribute to chromatin remodelling in the context of multiple myeloma.
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- Science for Life Laboratory, Department of Immunology, Genetic and Pathology, Rudbeck Laboratory, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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Aslam I, Shah S, Jabeen S, ELAffendi M, A Abdel Latif A, Ul Haq N, Ali G. A CNN based m5c RNA methylation predictor. Sci Rep 2023; 13:21885. [PMID: 38081880 PMCID: PMC10713599 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48751-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Post-transcriptional modifications of RNA play a key role in performing a variety of biological processes, such as stability and immune tolerance, RNA splicing, protein translation and RNA degradation. One of these RNA modifications is m5c which participates in various cellular functions like RNA structural stability and translation efficiency, got popularity among biologists. By applying biological experiments to detect RNA m5c methylation sites would require much more efforts, time and money. Most of the researchers are using pre-processed RNA sequences of 41 nucleotides where the methylated cytosine is in the center. Therefore, it is possible that some of the information around these motif may have lost. The conventional methods are unable to process the RNA sequence directly due to high dimensionality and thus need optimized techniques for better features extraction. To handle the above challenges the goal of this study is to employ an end-to-end, 1D CNN based model to classify and interpret m5c methylated data sites. Moreover, our aim is to analyze the sequence in its full length where the methylated cytosine may not be in the center. The evaluation of the proposed architecture showed a promising results by outperforming state-of-the-art techniques in terms of sensitivity and accuracy. Our model achieve 96.70% sensitivity and 96.21% accuracy for 41 nucleotides sequences while 96.10% accuracy for full length sequences.
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- Irum Aslam
- Department of Computer Science, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, 22060, KPK, Pakistan
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- EIAS Data Science Lab, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Rafha, Riyadh, 12435, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Engineering, AI Research Center, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, 50927, Saudi Arabia.
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- EIAS Data Science Lab, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Rafha, Riyadh, 12435, Saudi Arabia
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- Public Health and Community Medicine Department (Industrial medicine and occupational health specialty, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shibîn el Kôm, Egypt
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- Department of Computer Science, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, 22060, KPK, Pakistan
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- EIAS Data Science Lab, College of Computer and Information Sciences, Prince Sultan University, Rafha, Riyadh, 12435, Saudi Arabia
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Xie Y, Chan LY, Cheung MY, Li MW, Lam HM. Current technical advancements in plant epitranscriptomic studies. THE PLANT GENOME 2023; 16:e20316. [PMID: 36890704 DOI: 10.1002/tpg2.20316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The growth and development of plants are the result of the interplay between the internal developmental programming and plant-environment interactions. Gene expression regulations in plants are made up of multi-level networks. In the past few years, many studies were carried out on co- and post-transcriptional RNA modifications, which, together with the RNA community, are collectively known as the "epitranscriptome." The epitranscriptomic machineries were identified and their functional impacts characterized in a broad range of physiological processes in diverse plant species. There is mounting evidence to suggest that the epitranscriptome provides an additional layer in the gene regulatory network for plant development and stress responses. In the present review, we summarized the epitranscriptomic modifications found so far in plants, including chemical modifications, RNA editing, and transcript isoforms. The various approaches to RNA modification detection were described, with special emphasis on the recent development and application potential of third-generation sequencing. The roles of epitranscriptomic changes in gene regulation during plant-environment interactions were discussed in case studies. This review aims to highlight the importance of epitranscriptomics in the study of gene regulatory networks in plants and to encourage multi-omics investigations using the recent technical advancements.
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- Yichun Xie
- School of Life Sciences and Centre for Soybean Research of the State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Centre for Soybean Research of the State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Centre for Soybean Research of the State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Centre for Soybean Research of the State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Life Sciences and Centre for Soybean Research of the State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Yang Y, Liu Z, Lu J, Sun Y, Fu Y, Pan M, Xie X, Ge Q. Analysis approaches for the identification and prediction of N6-methyladenosine sites. Epigenetics 2023; 18:2158284. [PMID: 36562485 PMCID: PMC9980620 DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2022.2158284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The global dynamics in a variety of biological processes can be revealed by mapping transcriptional m6A sites, in particular full-transcriptome m6A. And individual m6A sites have contributed to biological function, which can be evaluated by stoichiometric information obtained from the single nucleotide resolution. Currently, the identification of m6A sites is mainly carried out by experiment and prediction methods, based on high-throughput sequencing and machine learning model respectively. This review summarizes the recent topics and progress made in bioinformatics methods of deciphering the m6A methylation, including the experimental detection of m6A methylation sites, techniques of data analysis, the way of predicting m6A methylation sites, m6A methylation databases, and detection of m6A modification in circRNA. At the end, the essay makes a brief discussion for the development perspective in this area.
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- Yuwei Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology and Pathophysiology School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Li B, Qu L, Yang J. RNA-Guided RNA Modifications: Biogenesis, Functions, and Applications. Acc Chem Res 2023; 56:3198-3210. [PMID: 37931323 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.3c00474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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Post-transcriptional modifications are ubiquitous in both protein-coding and noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs), playing crucial functional roles in diverse biological processes across all kingdoms of life. These RNA modifications can be achieved through two distinct mechanisms: RNA-independent and RNA-guided (also known as RNA-dependent). In the RNA-independent mechanism, modifications are directly introduced onto RNA molecules by enzymes without the involvement of other RNA molecules, while the cellular RNA-guided RNA modification system exists in the form of RNA-protein complexes, wherein one guide RNA collaborates with a set of proteins, including the modifying enzyme. The primary function of guide RNAs lies in their ability to bind to complementary regions within the target RNAs, orchestrating the installation of specific modifications. Both mechanisms offer unique advantages and are critical to the diverse and dynamic landscape of RNA modifications. RNA-independent modifications provide rapid and direct modification of RNA molecules, while RNA-guided mechanisms offer precise and programmable means to introduce modifications at specific RNA sites. Recently, emerging evidence has shed light on RNA-guided RNA modifications as a captivating area of research, providing precise and programmable control over RNA sequences and functions.In this Account, we focus on RNA modifications synthesized in an RNA-guided manner, including 2'-O-methylated nucleotides (Nm), pseudouridine (Ψ), N4-acetylcytidine (ac4C), and inosine (I). This Account sheds light on the intricate processes of biogenesis and elucidates the regulatory roles of these modifications in RNA metabolism. These roles include pivotal functions such as RNA stability, translation, and splicing, where each modification contributes to the diverse and finely tuned regulatory landscape of RNA biology. In addition to elucidating the biogenesis and functions of these modifications, we also provide an overview of high-throughput methods and their underlying biochemical principles used for the transcriptome-wide investigation of these modifications and their fundamental interactions in RNA-guided systems. This includes exploring RNA-protein interactions and RNA-RNA interactions, which play crucial roles in the dynamic regulatory networks of RNA-guided modifications. The ever-advancing methodologies have greatly enhanced our understanding of the dynamic and widespread nature of RNA-guided RNA modifications and their regulatory functions. Furthermore, the applications of RNA-guided RNA modifications are discussed, illuminating their potential in diverse fields. From basic research to gene therapy, the programmable nature of RNA-guided modifications presents exciting opportunities for manipulating gene expression and developing innovative therapeutic strategies.
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- Bin Li
- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Gene Function and Regulation, State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275 Guangdong, China
- The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, China
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Niu Y, Liu L. RNA pseudouridine modification in plants. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY 2023; 74:6431-6447. [PMID: 37581601 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/erad323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023]
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Pseudouridine is one of the well-known chemical modifications in various RNA species. Current advances to detect pseudouridine show that the pseudouridine landscape is dynamic and affects multiple cellular processes. Although our understanding of this post-transcriptional modification mainly depends on yeast and human models, the recent findings provide strong evidence for the critical role of pseudouridine in plants. Here, we review the current knowledge of pseudouridine in plant RNAs, including its synthesis, degradation, regulatory mechanisms, and functions. Moreover, we propose future areas of research on pseudouridine modification in plants.
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- Yanli Niu
- Laboratory of Cell Signal Transduction, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Adaptation and Improvement, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, School of Life Sciences, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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Bou-Nader C, Pecqueur L, de Crécy-Lagard V, Hamdane D. Integrative Approach to Probe Alternative Redox Mechanisms in RNA Modifications. Acc Chem Res 2023; 56:3142-3152. [PMID: 37916403 PMCID: PMC10999249 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.3c00418] [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] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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RNA modifications found in most RNAs, particularly in tRNAs and rRNAs, reveal an abundance of chemical alterations of nucleotides. Over 150 distinct RNA modifications are known, emphasizing a remarkable diversity of chemical moieties in RNA molecules. These modifications play pivotal roles in RNA maturation, structural integrity, and the fidelity and efficiency of translation processes. The catalysts responsible for these modifications are RNA-modifying enzymes that use a striking array of chemistries to directly influence the chemical landscape of RNA. This diversity is further underscored by instances where the same modification is introduced by distinct enzymes that use unique catalytic mechanisms and cofactors across different domains of life. This phenomenon of convergent evolution highlights the biological importance of RNA modification and the vast potential within the chemical repertoire for nucleotide alteration. While shared RNA modifications can hint at conserved enzymatic pathways, a major bottleneck is to identify alternative routes within species that possess a modified RNA but are devoid of known RNA-modifying enzymes. To address this challenge, a combination of bioinformatic and experimental strategies proves invaluable in pinpointing new genes responsible for RNA modifications. This integrative approach not only unveils new chemical insights but also serves as a wellspring of inspiration for biocatalytic applications and drug design. In this Account, we present how comparative genomics and genome mining, combined with biomimetic synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, and anaerobic crystallography, can be judiciously implemented to address unprecedented and alternative chemical mechanisms in the world of RNA modification. We illustrate these integrative methodologies through the study of tRNA and rRNA modifications, dihydrouridine, 5-methyluridine, queuosine, 8-methyladenosine, 5-carboxymethylamino-methyluridine, or 5-taurinomethyluridine, each dependent on a diverse array of redox chemistries, often involving organic compounds, organometallic complexes, and metal coenzymes. We explore how vast genome and tRNA databases empower comparative genomic analyses and enable the identification of novel genes that govern RNA modification. Subsequently, we describe how the isolation of a stable reaction intermediate can guide the synthesis of a biomimetic to unveil new enzymatic pathways. We then discuss the usefulness of a biochemical "shunt" strategy to study catalytic mechanisms and to directly visualize reactive intermediates bound within active sites. While we primarily focus on various RNA-modifying enzymes studied in our laboratory, with a particular emphasis on the discovery of a SAM-independent methylation mechanism, the strategies and rationale presented herein are broadly applicable for the identification of new enzymes and the elucidation of their intricate chemistries. This Account offers a comprehensive glimpse into the evolving landscape of RNA modification research and highlights the pivotal role of integrated approaches to identify novel enzymatic pathways.
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- Charles Bou-Nader
- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, CNRS-UMR 8229, Collège De France, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, CNRS-UMR 8229, Collège De France, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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- Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32611, USA
- University of Florida, Genetics Institute, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, USA
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- Laboratoire de Chimie des Processus Biologiques, CNRS-UMR 8229, Collège De France, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, 11 place Marcelin Berthelot, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
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Araujo Tavares RDC, Mahadeshwar G, Wan H, Pyle AM. MRT-ModSeq - Rapid Detection of RNA Modifications with MarathonRT. J Mol Biol 2023; 435:168299. [PMID: 37802215 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2023.168299] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Chemical modifications are essential regulatory elements that modulate the behavior and function of cellular RNAs. Despite recent advances in sequencing-based RNA modification mapping, methods combining accuracy and speed are still lacking. Here, we introduce MRT-ModSeq for rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple RNA modifications using MarathonRT. MRT-ModSeq employs distinct divalent cofactors to generate 2-D mutational profiles that are highly dependent on nucleotide identity and modification type. As a proof of concept, we use the MRT fingerprints of well-studied rRNAs to implement a general workflow for detecting RNA modifications. MRT-ModSeq rapidly detects positions of diverse modifications across a RNA transcript, enabling assignment of m1acp3Y, m1A, m3U, m7G and 2'-OMe locations through mutation-rate filtering and machine learning. m1A sites in sparsely modified targets, such as MALAT1 and PRUNE1 could also be detected. MRT-ModSeq can be trained on natural and synthetic transcripts to expedite detection of diverse RNA modification subtypes across targets of interest.
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- Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. https://twitter.com/gandzmakerdance
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- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. https://twitter.com/HanWan19744358
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- Department of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA.
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Sun Y, Piechotta M, Naarmann-de Vries I, Dieterich C, Ehrenhofer-Murray A. Detection of queuosine and queuosine precursors in tRNAs by direct RNA sequencing. Nucleic Acids Res 2023; 51:11197-11212. [PMID: 37811872 PMCID: PMC10639084 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad826] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Queuosine (Q) is a complex tRNA modification found in bacteria and eukaryotes at position 34 of four tRNAs with a GUN anticodon, and it regulates the translational efficiency and fidelity of the respective codons that differ at the Wobble position. In bacteria, the biosynthesis of Q involves two precursors, preQ0 and preQ1, whereas eukaryotes directly obtain Q from bacterial sources. The study of queuosine has been challenging due to the limited availability of high-throughput methods for its detection and analysis. Here, we have employed direct RNA sequencing using nanopore technology to detect the modification of tRNAs with Q and Q precursors. These modifications were detected with high accuracy on synthetic tRNAs as well as on tRNAs extracted from Schizosaccharomyces pombe and Escherichia coli by comparing unmodified to modified tRNAs using the tool JACUSA2. Furthermore, we present an improved protocol for the alignment of raw sequence reads that gives high specificity and recall for tRNAs ex cellulo that, by nature, carry multiple modifications. Altogether, our results show that 7-deazaguanine-derivatives such as queuosine are readily detectable using direct RNA sequencing. This advancement opens up new possibilities for investigating these modifications in native tRNAs, furthering our understanding of their biological function.
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- Yu Sun
- Institut für Biologie, Lebenswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10115 Berlin, Germany
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- Klaus Tschira Institute for Integrative Computational Cardiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Department of Internal Medicine III (Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology), University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany; German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK)-Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Klaus Tschira Institute for Integrative Computational Cardiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Department of Internal Medicine III (Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology), University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany; German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK)-Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Klaus Tschira Institute for Integrative Computational Cardiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; Department of Internal Medicine III (Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology), University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany; German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK)-Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institut für Biologie, Lebenswissenschaftliche Fakultät, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 10115 Berlin, Germany
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Todkari IA, Chandrasekaran AR, Punnoose JA, Mao S, Haruehanroengra P, Beckles C, Sheng J, Halvorsen K. Resolving altered base-pairing of RNA modifications with DNA nanoswitches. Nucleic Acids Res 2023; 51:11291-11297. [PMID: 37811879 PMCID: PMC10639047 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad802] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
Abstract
There are >170 naturally occurring RNA chemical modifications, with both known and unknown biological functions. Analytical methods for detecting chemical modifications and for analyzing their effects are relatively limited and have had difficulty keeping pace with the demand for RNA chemical biology and biochemistry research. Some modifications can affect the ability of RNA to hybridize with its complementary sequence or change the selectivity of base pairing. Here, we investigate the use of affinity-based DNA nanoswitches to resolve energetic differences in hybridization. We found that a single m3C modification can sufficiently destabilize hybridization to abolish a detection signal, while an s4U modification can selectively hybridize with G over A. These results establish proof of concept for using DNA nanoswitches to detect certain RNA modifications and analyzing their effects in base pairing stability and specificity.
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- Iranna Annappa Todkari
- The RNA Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
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- The RNA Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
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- The RNA Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
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- The RNA Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
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- The RNA Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
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- The RNA Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
- Department of Chemistry, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
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- The RNA Institute, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY 12222, USA
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Hartstock K, Kueck NA, Spacek P, Ovcharenko A, Hüwel S, Cornelissen NV, Bollu A, Dieterich C, Rentmeister A. MePMe-seq: antibody-free simultaneous m 6A and m 5C mapping in mRNA by metabolic propargyl labeling and sequencing. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7154. [PMID: 37935679 PMCID: PMC10630376 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42832-z] [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: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
Abstract
Internal modifications of mRNA have emerged as widespread and versatile regulatory mechanism to control gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Most of these modifications are methyl groups, making S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM) a central metabolic hub. Here we show that metabolic labeling with a clickable metabolic precursor of SAM, propargyl-selenohomocysteine (PSH), enables detection and identification of various methylation sites. Propargylated A, C, and G nucleosides form at detectable amounts via intracellular generation of the corresponding SAM analogue. Integration into next generation sequencing enables mapping of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) and 5-methylcytidine (m5C) sites in mRNA with single nucleotide precision (MePMe-seq). Analysis of the termination profiles can be used to distinguish m6A from 2'-O-methyladenosine (Am) and N1-methyladenosine (m1A) sites. MePMe-seq overcomes the problems of antibodies for enrichment and sequence-motifs for evaluation, which was limiting previous methodologies. Metabolic labeling via clickable SAM facilitates the joint evaluation of methylation sites in RNA and potentially DNA and proteins.
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- Katja Hartstock
- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Section of Bioinformatics and Systems Cardiology, Klaus Tschira Institute for Integrative Computational Cardiology, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine III (Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology), University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Corrensstraße 36, 48149, Münster, Germany.
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