N6-Methyladenosine modification: a novel pharmacological target for anti-cancer drug development
N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most pervasive modification of human mRNA molecules. It is reversible via regulation of m6A modification methyltransferase, demethylase and proteins that preferentially recognize m6A modification as “writers”, “erasers” and “readers”, respectively. Altere...
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doaj-b14a5adb448d48868a5cbd5e118466fc2020-11-25T00:16:50ZengElsevierActa Pharmaceutica Sinica B2211-38352018-10-0186833843N6-Methyladenosine modification: a novel pharmacological target for anti-cancer drug developmentYi Niu0Arabella Wan1Ziyou Lin2Xiongbin Lu3Guohui Wan4School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaSchool of Medical Laboratory Science, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USASchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaDepartment of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA; Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USASchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China; Corresponding author.N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most pervasive modification of human mRNA molecules. It is reversible via regulation of m6A modification methyltransferase, demethylase and proteins that preferentially recognize m6A modification as “writers”, “erasers” and “readers”, respectively. Altered expression levels of the m6A modification key regulators substantially affect their function, leading to significant phenotype changes in the cell and organism. Recent studies have proved that the m6A modification plays significant roles in regulation of metabolism, stem cell self-renewal, and metastasis in a variety of human cancers. In this review, we describe the potential roles of m6A modification in human cancers and summarize their underlying molecular mechanisms. Moreover, we will highlight potential therapeutic approaches by targeting the key m6A modification regulators for cancer drug development. Key words: N6-Methyladenosine, Human cancer, Pharmacological target, m6A modification regulator, Drug developmenthttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211383518302478 |
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N6-Methyladenosine modification: a novel pharmacological target for anti-cancer drug development |
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N6-Methyladenosine modification: a novel pharmacological target for anti-cancer drug development |
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N6-Methyladenosine modification: a novel pharmacological target for anti-cancer drug development |
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n6-methyladenosine modification: a novel pharmacological target for anti-cancer drug development |
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N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) modification is the most pervasive modification of human mRNA molecules. It is reversible via regulation of m6A modification methyltransferase, demethylase and proteins that preferentially recognize m6A modification as “writers”, “erasers” and “readers”, respectively. Altered expression levels of the m6A modification key regulators substantially affect their function, leading to significant phenotype changes in the cell and organism. Recent studies have proved that the m6A modification plays significant roles in regulation of metabolism, stem cell self-renewal, and metastasis in a variety of human cancers. In this review, we describe the potential roles of m6A modification in human cancers and summarize their underlying molecular mechanisms. Moreover, we will highlight potential therapeutic approaches by targeting the key m6A modification regulators for cancer drug development. Key words: N6-Methyladenosine, Human cancer, Pharmacological target, m6A modification regulator, Drug development |
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