The impact of epitranscriptomic modifications on liver disease

Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2024 Jan 10:S1043-2760(23)00272-2. doi: 10.1016/j.tem.2023.12.007. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRNA modifications have emerged as important mechanisms of gene regulation. Developmental, metabolic, and cell cycle regulatory processes are all affected by epitranscriptomic modifications, which control gene expression in a dynamic manner. The hepatic tissue is highly metabolically active and has an impressive ability to regenerate after injury. Cell proliferation, differentiation, and metabolism, which are all essential to the liver response to injury and regeneration, are regulated via RNA modification. Two such modifications, N6-methyladenosine (m6A)and 5-methylcytosine (m5C), have been identified as prognostic disease markers and potential therapeutic targets for liver diseases. Here, we describe progress in understanding the role of RNA modifications in liver biology and disease and discuss specific areas where unexpected results could lead to improved future understanding.PMID:38212234 | DOI:10.1016/j.tem.2023.12.007
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