Journal of translational medicine

How the RNA-modifying enzyme ALKBH5 may influence cancer treatment

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Abstract

m6A RNA methylation is the most prevalent epitranscriptomic modification affecting various RNA types.

  • m6A is a dynamic and reversible modification present in mRNA, rRNA, miRNA, lncRNA, circRNA, and snRNA.
  • is an m6A demethylase associated with tumorigenesis and progression by influencing RNA metabolism and gene expression.
  • Aberrant expression of ALKBH5 is frequently observed in multiple cancers, where it may promote tumor initiation and accelerate cancer cell proliferation.
  • ALKBH5 could impact therapeutic responses in various malignancies, but its role in therapy responsiveness and drug resistance is not well understood.
  • The review evaluates ALKBH5-mediated regulatory pathways in relation to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy.

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