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The role of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification in the regulation of circRNAs.

Authors :
Zhang, Lele
Hou, Chaofeng
Chen, Chen
Guo, Yaxin
Yuan, Weitang
Yin, Detao
Liu, Jinbo
Sun, Zhenqiang
Source :
Molecular Cancer; 6/10/2020, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-11, 11p, 4 Diagrams, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

N<superscript>6</superscript>-methyladenosine (m<superscript>6</superscript>A), the most abundant modification in eukaryotic cells, regulates RNA transcription, processing, splicing, degradation, and translation. Circular RNA (circRNA) is a class of covalently closed RNA molecules characterized by universality, diversity, stability and conservatism of evolution. Accumulating evidence shows that both m<superscript>6</superscript>A modification and circRNAs participate in the pathogenesis of multiple diseases, such as cancers, neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, and infertility. Recently, m<superscript>6</superscript>A modification has been identified for its enrichment and vital biological functions in regulating circRNAs. In this review, we summarize the role of m<superscript>6</superscript>A modification in the regulation and function of circRNAs. Moreover, we discuss the potential applications and possible future directions in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14764598
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Molecular Cancer
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
143699252
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12943-020-01224-3