| Literature DB >> 33431045 |
Jianzhong Gu1,2, Yu Zhan2, Lvjia Zhuo1,3, Qin Zhang1,3, Guohua Li1,3, Qiujie Li1,3, Shasha Qi1,3, Jinyu Zhu1,3, Qun Lv4, Yingying Shen2, Yong Guo2, Shuiping Liu5,6, Tian Xie7,8, Xinbing Sui9,10.
Abstract
M6A methyltransferases, acting as a writer in N6-methyladenosine, have attracted wide attention due to their dynamic regulation of life processes. In this review, we first briefly introduce the individual components of m6A methyltransferases and explain their close connections to each other. Then, we concentrate on the extensive biological functions of m6A methyltransferases, which include cell growth, nerve development, osteogenic differentiation, metabolism, cardiovascular system homeostasis, infection and immunity, and tumour progression. We summarize the currently unresolved problems in this research field and propose expectations for m6A methyltransferases as novel targets for preventive and curative strategies for disease treatment in the future.Entities:
Keywords: Growth and development; Infection and immunity; M6A methyltransferase; Metabolism; Tumour progression
Year: 2021 PMID: 33431045 PMCID: PMC7798219 DOI: 10.1186/s13578-020-00513-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Biosci ISSN: 2045-3701 Impact factor: 7.133