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This review covers recent advances in mapping messenger RNA (mRNA) methylations, including N6-methyladenosine (m6A), at single base resolution. Understanding these epigenetic modifications is crucial for deciphering gene expression and cellular processes.

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  • * Molecular Biology
  • * Epigenetics
  • * Genomics

Background:

  • * Mammalian messenger RNA (mRNA) undergoes various methylation modifications, including N6-methyladenosine (m6A), N6-2'-O-dimethyladenosine (m6Am), 7-methylguanosine (m7G), 1-methyladenosine (m1A), 5-methylcytosine (m5C), and 2'-O-methylation (2'-OMe).
  • * These mRNA methylations play critical roles in regulating mRNA fate, stability, translation, and overall gene expression.
  • * The precise roles of mRNA methylation in physiological and pathological conditions necessitate high-resolution mapping techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review recent advancements in mRNA methylation sequencing methodologies, particularly those developed in the last two years.
  • * To highlight chemical labeling-assisted techniques for single base resolution mapping of mRNA modifications.
  • * To discuss current challenges and future prospects in the field of mRNA methylation analysis.

Main Methods:

  • * Review of recently developed methylation sequencing technologies.
  • * Emphasis on chemical labeling strategies for enhanced detection sensitivity and specificity.
  • * Focus on methods achieving single base resolution for accurate mapping of modified nucleotides.

Main Results:

  • * Significant progress has been made in developing sophisticated sequencing methodologies for mRNA methylation.
  • * Chemical labeling-assisted approaches offer improved accuracy and resolution in mapping m6A and other modifications.
  • * These advancements facilitate a deeper understanding of the functional impact of mRNA methylation.

Conclusions:

  • * High-resolution mapping of mRNA methylations is essential for understanding their biological significance.
  • * Recent technological innovations, especially chemical labeling methods, are transforming the field.
  • * Continued development of sequencing technologies will further elucidate the regulatory roles of mRNA methylation in health and disease.