International journal of molecular medicine

Role of the m6A RNA modifier ALKBH5 in digestive system cancers

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Abstract

N6‑methyladenosine (mA) is a key internal modification in RNA that influences several critical biological processes.

  • mA is involved in RNA export, splicing, stability, gene expression, microRNA production, and long non-coding RNA metabolism.
  • ALKBH5 functions as a demethylase for mA and is linked to various biological processes related to tumor progression.
  • The role of ALKBH5 is particularly significant in human digestive system tumors, affecting their post-transcriptional regulation.
  • Dysregulation of ALKBH5 may contribute to tumor metastasis, immunity, and resistance to treatment.
  • Targeting ALKBH5 could lead to new approaches in clinical prognosis, biomarker identification, and treatment strategies for gastrointestinal cancers.

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