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Multi-Omics after O-GlcNAc Alteration Identifies Cellular Processes Working Synergistically to Promote Aneuploidy
Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
|April 25, 2024
Summary
O-GlcNAcylation, a key cellular process, is essential for controlling aneuploidy. Disrupting O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) leads to significant aneuploidy and impacts vital cellular functions.
Area of Science:
- Cellular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
Background:
- O-GlcNAcylation is a crucial post-translational modification regulating numerous signaling pathways.
- Interpreting the effects of O-GlcNAcylation is challenging due to its pleotropic nature.
Conclusions:
- OGT is essential for controlling aneuploidy pathways.
- Multi-Omics platforms can effectively discern OGT's role in fine-tuning cellular pathways.
- O-GlcNAcylation plays a critical role in maintaining genomic stability and cellular homeostasis.
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