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Kannan Balachander1, Jayaseelan Vijayashree Priyadharsini1, Anitha Roy2
1Centre for Cellular and Molecular Research, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Abstract:
Epitranscriptomics is the emerging field of research that comprises the study of epigenetics changes in RNAs. Progressing development in the field of epigenetics has helped to manage and comprehend human diseases. RNA methylation regulates all aspects of RNA functions, which are involved in the pathogenesis of human diseases. Interestingly, RNA m5C methylation is significantly linked to various types of human disease, including cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The m5C methylation is controlled by m5C regulatory proteins, which act as methyltransferase, demethyltransferase, and RNA-binding protein. Dysregulated expression in m5C regulatory proteins is significantly associated with cardiovascular disease, and these regulatory proteins have crucial roles in biological and cellular functions. This review is mainly focused on the role of RNA m5C modification in CVD and mitochondrial dysfunction. Thus, m5C will contribute to discovering the new diagnostic marker and therapeutic target for CVD.
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