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The impact of YTHDF2-mediated NCOA4 methylation on myocardial ferroptosis

Xiaoqi Shao1,2,3,4,5, Mengxian Sun1,2,3,4, Ruonan Wang1,2,3,4

  • 1Institute of Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.

Apoptosis : an International Journal on Programmed Cell Death
|April 1, 2025
PubMed

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YTHDF2 protein protects against myocardial infarction by inhibiting ferroptosis. It achieves this by regulating NCOA4 expression through m6A methylation, offering a potential therapeutic target for heart disease.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Epigenetics

Background:

  • N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) RNA modification plays a role in various biological processes, including cardiovascular disease.
  • The specific mechanisms linking m6A to myocardial infarction (MI) and cardiomyocyte ferroptosis are not fully understood.
  • YTH domain family 2 (YTHDF2) is an m6A reader protein involved in RNA degradation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of YTHDF2 in myocardial infarction and ferroptosis.
  • To elucidate the molecular mechanisms by which YTHDF2 influences cardiomyocyte ferroptosis.
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets for myocardial infarction.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro experiments involving YTHDF2 knockdown and overexpression.
  • Analysis of ferroptosis markers in cardiomyocytes.
  • Investigation of the interaction between YTHDF2, m6A, and NCOA4 expression.
  • Assessment of METTL3's role in NCOA4 mRNA regulation.

Main Results:

  • YTHDF2 knockdown exacerbated ferroptosis, while YTHDF2 overexpression conferred protection.
  • YTHDF2 suppresses nuclear receptor coactivator 4 (NCOA4) expression via m6A methylation.
  • YTHDF2's protective effect against ferroptosis is dependent on NCOA4 regulation.
  • METTL3 facilitates m6A-mediated degradation of NCOA4 mRNA.

Conclusions:

  • YTHDF2 plays a critical role in regulating myocardial infarction and cardiomyocyte ferroptosis.
  • YTHDF2-mediated m6A methylation of NCOA4 is a key mechanism in this regulation.
  • YTHDF2 represents a potential therapeutic target for myocardial infarction treatment.
Keywords:
FerroptosisMyocardial infarctionNCOA4YTHDF2m6A

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