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Role of RNA modifications in cancer metastasis.

Nofar Malka-TunitskyAldema Sas-Chen
Published in: Current opinion in genetics & development (2024)
The epitranscriptome encompasses over 170 post-transcriptional modifications found in various RNA species. RNA modifications play pivotal roles in regulating gene expression by shaping RNA structure and function, implicating the epitranscriptome in diverse biological processes, including pathology progression. This review focuses on research elucidating the roles of the epitranscriptome in cancer metastasis. Metastasis, a primary cause of solid tumor patient mortality, involves a multistep process whereby tumor cells migrate from a primary tumor to distant secondary organs. We discuss RNA modifications found on rRNA, tRNA, and mRNA, highlighting their roles in different stages of metastasis. Understanding mechanisms by which modifications regulate molecular and cellular processes during metastasis is crucial for leveraging epitranscriptomic signatures in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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