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The inspiration of methyltransferase in RNA methylation modification for targeted therapy of malignant tumors

Xinru Chen1,2, Xinyu Liu1,2, Jiaqi Xu3

  • 1Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China.

Frontiers in Immunology
|November 19, 2025
PubMed

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RNA methylation writers are key proteins regulating gene expression and cellular processes. Understanding their mechanisms offers new avenues for targeted cancer therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Epigenetics
  • Oncology

Background:

  • RNA methylation is a crucial post-transcriptional modification impacting gene expression.
  • Effector proteins, including 'writers', 'erasers', and 'readers', mediate RNA methylation.
  • These modifications are increasingly recognized for their roles in cancer progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms of common RNA methylation "writers".
  • To explore the prospects of targeting these writers in cancer therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of RNA methylation writer proteins.
  • Analysis of their roles in cancer-related pathways.
  • Evaluation of their therapeutic potential in oncology.

Main Results:

  • RNA methylation writers regulate gene expression, influencing transcription, translation, splicing, and RNA stability.
  • These proteins are implicated in tumor proliferation, invasion, migration, and metastasis.
  • Specific writer proteins demonstrate potential as therapeutic targets.

Conclusions:

  • RNA methylation writers are critical regulators in cancer.
  • Targeting these writers presents a promising strategy for novel cancer treatments.
  • Further research into their mechanisms can guide precision oncology efforts.
Keywords:
RNA methylation modificationmalignant tumormechanism of actiontargeted therapywriter

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