N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation in kidney diseases: Mechanisms and therapeutic potential

  • Yuting Sun
  • , De Jin
  • , Ziwei Zhang
  • , Hangyu Ji
  • , Xuedong An
  • , Yuehong Zhang
  • , Cunqing Yang
  • , Wenjie Sun
  • , Yuqing Zhang
  • , Yingying Duan
  • , Xiaomin Kang
  • , Linlin Jiang
  • , Xuefei Zhao
  • , Fengmei Lian

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Abstract

The N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modification is regulated by methylases, commonly referred to as “writers,” and demethylases, known as “erasers,” leading to a dynamic and reversible process. Changes in m6A levels have been implicated in a wide range of cellular processes, including nuclear RNA export, mRNA metabolism, protein translation, and RNA splicing, establishing a strong correlation with various diseases. Both physiologically and pathologically, m6A methylation plays a critical role in the initiation and progression of kidney disease. The methylation of m6A may also facilitate the early diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, according to accumulating research. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the potential role and mechanism of m6A methylation in kidney diseases, as well as its potential application in the treatment of such diseases. There will be a thorough examination of m6A methylation mechanisms, paying particular attention to the interplay between m6A writers, m6A erasers, and m6A readers. Furthermore, this paper will elucidate the interplay between various kidney diseases and m6A methylation, summarize the expression patterns of m6A in pathological kidney tissues, and discuss the potential therapeutic benefits of targeting m6A in the context of kidney diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Article number194967
JournalBiochimica et Biophysica Acta - Gene Regulatory Mechanisms
Volume1866
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2023
Externally publishedYes

Free Keywords

  • Kidney diseases
  • Mechanistic interpretation
  • N6-methyladenosine
  • Targeted therapy
  • m6A methylation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biophysics
  • Structural Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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