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Ganesan Govindan1, Ramanjulu Sunkar2
1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA.
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|June 13, 2024
Summary
This study introduces a method to map RNA modifications, specifically N6-methyladenosine (m6A), which are crucial for gene regulation. The protocol helps identify how these modifications change in response to stress, offering insights into gene expression dynamics.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
Background:
- RNA chemical modifications are vital for post-transcriptional gene regulation.
- N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most prevalent mRNA modification, impacting RNA metabolism and biological processes.
- m6A levels dynamically change in response to internal and external cues, especially under stress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a protocol for identifying stress-responsive transcriptome-wide m6A changes.
- To enable researchers to map dynamic epitranscriptomic alterations under stress conditions.
Main Methods:
- RNA immunoprecipitation followed by high-throughput sequencing (MeRIP-seq).
- A step-by-step protocol for analyzing stress-induced m6A modifications.
Main Results:
- The protocol allows for the identification of transcripts with altered m6A marks upon stress exposure.
- Enables transcriptome-wide mapping of dynamic m6A changes.
Conclusions:
- Understanding stress-responsive m6A changes is essential for comprehending gene expression regulation under stress.
- The described MeRIP-seq protocol provides a robust method for this analysis.
