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Zhao R, Chen J, Wang Y, Xiao H, Mei P, Lin W, Diao M, He S, Liao Y, Meng W. Prognostic roles of dysregulated METTL3 protein expression in cancers and potential anticancer value by inhibiting METTL3 function. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2024. [PMID: 38849971 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.13020] [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: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many studies have demonstrated the relationship between METTL3 protein expression and clinical outcomes in various cancers and elucidated the mechanism by which METTL3 disrupts the behavior of cancer cells. Here, we attempted to define the prognostic value of METTL3 protein in patients with cancer via systematic analysis and explored the potential effect of inhibiting METTL3 using its specific inhibitor. METHODS We searched PubMed, Embase, and the Web of Science databases for studies that elucidated the prognostic value of METTL3 protein expression in all cancer types and then calculated the pooled hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals for the overall survival (OS) of all cancer types and subgroups. Data from The Cancer Genome Atlas dataset were used to study METTL3 mRNA expression in cancers. Further, the effects of a METTL3-specific inhibitor were studied in cancer cells via the colony formation assay, the cell proliferation assay, and apoptosis detection. RESULTS Meta-analysis of the 33 cohorts in 32 studies (3666 patients in total) revealed that higher METTL3 protein expression indicated poor OS in the majority of cancers. Bioinformatics analysis of METTL3 mRNA expression and cancer prognosis did not show the extremely prominent prognostic value of METTL3 mRNA. Nevertheless, the METTL3-specific inhibitor attenuated cell proliferation and cell cloning formation and promoted apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS METTL3 protein expression is associated with poor prognosis in most cancer types and could be a biomarker for OS. Further, METTL3 inhibition might be a potential treatment strategy for cancers.
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- Rong Zhao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (Yunnan Cancer Hospital), Kunming, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Su X, Qu Y, Mu D. Methyltransferase-like 3 modifications of RNAs: Implications for the pathology in the endocrine system. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167010. [PMID: 38176459 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2023.167010] [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: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Methyltransferase-like 3 (METTL3) is the most well-known element of N6-methyladenosine modification on RNAs. METTL3 deposits a methyl group onto target RNAs to modify their expression, ultimately regulating various physiological and pathological events. Numerous studies have suggested the significant role of METTL3 in endocrine dysfunction and related disorders. However, reviews that summarize and interpret these studies are lacking. In this review, we systematically analyze such studies, including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), T2DM-induced diseases, pancreatic cancer, and thyroid carcinoma. This review indicates that METTL3 contributes remarkably to the endocrine dysfunction and progression of obesity, T2DM, T2DM-induced diseases, pancreatic cancer, and thyroid carcinoma. In conclusion, this review provides a comprehensive interpretation of the mechanism via which METTL3 functions on RNAs and regulates various endocrine dysfunction events and suggest potential associated correlations. Our review, thus, provides a valuable reference for further fundamental studies and clinical applications.
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- Xiaojuan Su
- Department of Pediatrics/Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pediatrics/Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Pediatrics/Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Ministry of Education), West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Zhang R, Li Y, Zhang J. Molecular mechanisms of pelvic organ prolapse influenced by FBLN5 via FOSL1/miR-222/MEIS1/COL3A1 axis. Cell Signal 2024; 114:111000. [PMID: 38056607 DOI: 10.1016/j.cellsig.2023.111000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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This study delves into the role of FBLN5 in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and its molecular mechanisms, focusing on the FOSL1/miR-222/MEIS1/COL3A1 axis. Gene relationships linked to POP were confirmed using bioinformatics databases like GEO and StarBase. Primary human uterosacral ligament fibroblasts (hUSLF) were extracted and subjected to mechanical stretching. Cellular cytoskeletal changes were examined via phalloidin staining, intracellular ROS levels with a ROS kit, cell apoptosis through flow cytometry, and cell senescence using β-galactosidase staining. FBLN5's downstream targets were identified, and the interaction between FOSL1 and miR-222 and miR-222 and MEIS1 were validated using assays. In rat models, the role of FBLN5 in POP was assessed using bladder pressure tests. Results indicated diminished FBLN5 expression in uterine prolapse. Enhanced FBLN5 countered mechanical damage in hUSLF cells by downregulating FOSL1. FOSL1 augmented miR-222, inhibiting MEIS1, which subsequently fostered COL3A1 transcription. In rat models, the absence of FBLN5 exacerbated POP by influencing the FOSL1/miR-222/MEIS1/COL3A1 pathway. FBLN5's protective role likely involves regulating the above axis and boosting COL3A1 expression. Further research is needed to validate the effectiveness and safety of this mechanism in human patients and to propose potential new treatment options.
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- Rui Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, PR China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Beijing 100038, PR China.
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Xu X, Zhao J, Yang M, Han L, Yuan X, Chi W, Jiang J. The emerging roles of N6-methyladenosine RNA modifications in thyroid cancer. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:475. [PMID: 37915103 PMCID: PMC10621220 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01382-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most predominant malignancy of the endocrine system, with steadily growing occurrence and morbidity worldwide. Although diagnostic and therapeutic methods have been rapidly developed in recent years, the underlying molecular mechanisms in the pathogenesis of TC remain enigmatic. The N6-methyladenosine(m6A) RNA modification is designed to impact RNA metabolism and further gene regulation. This process is intricately regulated by a variety of regulators, such as methylases and demethylases. Aberrant m6A regulators expression is related to the occurrence and development of TC and play an important role in drug resistance. This review comprehensively analyzes the effect of m6A methylation on TC progression and the potential clinical value of m6A regulators as prognostic markers and therapeutic targets in this disease.
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- Xiaoxin Xu
- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
- Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Science, No. 33 of West Dazhi Street, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
- Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Science, No. 33 of West Dazhi Street, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
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- Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, 150040, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
- Heilongjiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Science, No. 33 of West Dazhi Street, Harbin, 150001, Heilongjiang, People's Republic of China.
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
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Qi YN, Liu Z, Hong LL, Li P, Ling ZQ. Methyltransferase-like proteins in cancer biology and potential therapeutic targeting. J Hematol Oncol 2023; 16:89. [PMID: 37533128 PMCID: PMC10394802 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-023-01477-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023] Open
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RNA modification has recently become a significant process of gene regulation, and the methyltransferase-like (METTL) family of proteins plays a critical role in RNA modification, methylating various types of RNAs, including mRNA, tRNA, microRNA, rRNA, and mitochondrial RNAs. METTL proteins consist of a unique seven-beta-strand domain, which binds to the methyl donor SAM to catalyze methyl transfer. The most typical family member METTL3/METTL14 forms a methyltransferase complex involved in N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification of RNA, regulating tumor proliferation, metastasis and invasion, immunotherapy resistance, and metabolic reprogramming of tumor cells. METTL1, METTL4, METTL5, and METTL16 have also been recently identified to have some regulatory ability in tumorigenesis, and the rest of the METTL family members rely on their methyltransferase activity for methylation of different nucleotides, proteins, and small molecules, which regulate translation and affect processes such as cell differentiation and development. Herein, we summarize the literature on METTLs in the last three years to elucidate their roles in human cancers and provide a theoretical basis for their future use as potential therapeutic targets.
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- Ya-Nan Qi
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P.R. China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Institute, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, No.1 Banshan East Rd., Gongshu District, Hangzhou, 310022, Zhejiang, P.R. China
- Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- Zhejiang Cancer Institute, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, No.1 Banshan East Rd., Gongshu District, Hangzhou, 310022, Zhejiang, P.R. China
- Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450052, P.R. China.
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- Zhejiang Cancer Institute, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, No.1 Banshan East Rd., Gongshu District, Hangzhou, 310022, Zhejiang, P.R. China.
- Hangzhou Institute of Medicine (HIM), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310018, Zhejiang, P.R. China.
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Xiong Q, Zhang Y. Small RNA modifications: regulatory molecules and potential applications. J Hematol Oncol 2023; 16:64. [PMID: 37349851 PMCID: PMC10286502 DOI: 10.1186/s13045-023-01466-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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Small RNAs (also referred to as small noncoding RNAs, sncRNA) are defined as polymeric ribonucleic acid molecules that are less than 200 nucleotides in length and serve a variety of essential functions within cells. Small RNA species include microRNA (miRNA), PIWI-interacting RNA (piRNA), small interfering RNA (siRNA), tRNA-derived small RNA (tsRNA), etc. Current evidence suggest that small RNAs can also have diverse modifications to their nucleotide composition that affect their stability as well as their capacity for nuclear export, and these modifications are relevant to their capacity to drive molecular signaling processes relevant to biogenesis, cell proliferation and differentiation. In this review, we highlight the molecular characteristics and cellular functions of small RNA and their modifications, as well as current techniques for their reliable detection. We also discuss how small RNA modifications may be relevant to the clinical applications for the diagnosis and treatment of human health conditions such as cancer.
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- Qunli Xiong
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics and Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
- Abdominal Oncology Ward, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics and Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Song M, Liu Q, Sun W, Zhang H. Crosstalk between Thyroid Carcinoma and Tumor-Correlated Immune Cells in the Tumor Microenvironment. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:2863. [PMID: 37345200 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15102863] [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: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy in the endocrine system. Although most TC can achieve a desirable prognosis, some refractory thyroid carcinomas, including radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer, as well as anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, face a myriad of difficulties in clinical treatment. These types of tumors contribute to the majority of TC deaths due to limited initial therapy, recurrence, and metastasis of the tumor and tumor resistance to current clinically targeted drugs, which ultimately lead to treatment failure. At present, a growing number of studies have demonstrated crosstalk between TC and tumor-associated immune cells, which affects tumor deterioration and metastasis through distinct signal transduction or receptor activation. Current immunotherapy focuses primarily on cutting off the interaction between tumor cells and immune cells. Since the advent of immunotherapy, scholars have discovered targets for TC immunotherapy, which also provides new strategies for TC treatment. This review methodically and intensively summarizes the current understanding and mechanism of the crosstalk between distinct types of TC and immune cells, as well as potential immunotherapy strategies and clinical research results in the area of the tumor immune microenvironment. We aim to explore the current research advances to formulate better individualized treatment strategies for TC patients and to provide clues and references for the study of potential immune checkpoints and the development of immunotherapy technologies.
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- Mingyuan Song
- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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- Department of Thyroid Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, 155 Nanjing North Street, Shenyang 110001, China
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The Emerging Role of m6A Modification in Endocrine Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15041033. [PMID: 36831377 PMCID: PMC9954123 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041033] [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: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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With the development of RNA modification research, N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is regarded as one of the most important internal epigenetic modifications of eukaryotic mRNA. It is also regulated by methylase, demethylase, and protein preferentially recognizing the m6A modification. This dynamic and reversible post-transcriptional RNA alteration has steadily become the focus of cancer research. It can increase tumor stem cell self-renewal and cell proliferation. The m6A-modified genes may be the primary focus for cancer breakthroughs. Although some endocrine cancers are rare, they may have a high mortality rate. As a result, it is critical to recognize the significance of endocrine cancers and identify new therapeutic targets that will aid in improving disease treatment and prognosis. We summarized the latest experimental progress in the m6A modification in endocrine cancers and proposed the m6A alteration as a potential diagnostic marker for endocrine malignancies.
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METTL3-Mediated lncSNHG7 m 6A Modification in the Osteogenic/Odontogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Stem Cells. J Clin Med 2022; 12:jcm12010113. [PMID: 36614914 PMCID: PMC9821659 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010113] [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: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background: Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) play an important role in endodontic regeneration. N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most common RNA modification, and noncoding RNAs have also been demonstrated to have regulatory roles in the expression of m6A regulatory proteins. However, the study on m6A modification in hDPSCs has not yet been conducted. Methods: Single base site PCR (MazF) was used to detect the m6A modification site of lncSNHG7 before and after mineralization of hDPSCs to screen the target m6A modification protein, and bioinformatics analysis was used to analyze the related pathways rich in lncSNHG7. After knockdown and overexpression of lncSNHG7 and METTL3, the osteogenic/odontogenic ability was detected. After METTL3 knockdown, the m6A modification level and its expression of lncSNHG7 were detected by MazF, and their binding was confirmed. Finally, the effects of lncSNHG7 and METTL3 on the Wnt/β-catenin pathway were detected. Results: MazF experiments revealed that lncSNHG7 had a m6A modification before and after mineralization of hDPSCs, and the occurrence site was 2081. METTL3 was most significantly upregulated after mineralization of hDPSCs. Knockdown/ overexpression of lncSNHG7 and METTL3 inhibited/promoted the osteogenic/odontogenic differentiation of hDPSCs. The m6A modification and expression of lncSNHG7 were both regulated by METTL3. Subsequently, lncSNHG7 and METTL3 were found to regulate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Conclusion: These results revealed that METTL3 can activate the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by regulating the m6A modification and expression of lncSNHG7 in hDPSCs to enhance the osteogenic/odontogenic differentiation of hDPSCs. Our study provides new insight into stem cell-based tissue engineering.
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Su Z, Xu L, Dai X, Zhu M, Chen X, Li Y, Li J, Ge R, Cheng B, Wang Y. Prognostic and clinicopathological value of m6A regulators in human cancers: a meta-analysis. Aging (Albany NY) 2022; 14:8818-8838. [DOI: 10.18632/aging.204371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Zhangci Su
- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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Fang Z, Mei W, Qu C, Lu J, Shang L, Cao F, Li F. Role of m6A writers, erasers and readers in cancer. Exp Hematol Oncol 2022; 11:45. [PMID: 35945641 PMCID: PMC9361621 DOI: 10.1186/s40164-022-00298-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The N(6)-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most pervasive modification of human RNAs. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have suggested that m6A likely plays important roles in cancers. Many studies have demonstrated that m6A is involved in the biological functions of cancer cells, such as proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance. In addition, m6A is closely related to the prognosis of cancer patients. In this review, we highlight recent advances in understanding the function of m6A in various cancers. We emphasize the importance of m6A to cancer progression and look forward to describe future research directions.
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- Zhen Fang
- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Liu Q. Current Advances in N6-Methyladenosine Methylation Modification During Bladder Cancer. Front Genet 2022; 12:825109. [PMID: 35087575 PMCID: PMC8787278 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.825109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is a dynamic, reversible post-transcriptional modification, and the most common internal modification of eukaryotic messenger RNA (mRNA). Considerable evidence now shows that m6A alters gene expression, thereby regulating cell self-renewal, differentiation, invasion, and apoptotic processes. M6A methylation disorders are directly related to abnormal RNA metabolism, which may lead to tumor formation. M6A methyltransferase is the dominant catalyst during m6A modification; it removes m6A demethylase, promotes recognition by m6A binding proteins, and regulates mRNA metabolic processes. Bladder cancer (BC) is a urinary system malignant tumor, with complex etiology and high incidence rates. A well-differentiated or moderately differentiated pathological type at initial diagnosis accounts for most patients with BC. For differentiated superficial bladder urothelial carcinoma, the prognosis is normally good after surgery. However, due to poor epithelial cell differentiation, BC urothelial cell proliferation and infiltration may lead to invasive or metastatic BC, which lowers the 5-years survival rate and significantly affects clinical treatments in elderly patients. Here, we review the latest progress in m6A RNA methylation research and investigate its regulation on BC occurrence and development.
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- Qiang Liu
- Department of Urology, Cancer Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shenyang, China
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