The potential role of N7-methylguanosine (m7G) in cancer

J Hematol Oncol. 2022 May 19;15(1):63. doi: 10.1186/s13045-022-01285-5.

Abstract

N7-methylguanosine (m7G), one of the most prevalent RNA modifications, has recently attracted significant attention. The m7G modification actively participates in biological and pathological functions by affecting the metabolism of various RNA molecules, including messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, microRNA, and transfer RNA. Increasing evidence indicates a critical role for m7G in human disease development, especially cancer, and aberrant m7G levels are closely associated with tumorigenesis and progression via regulation of the expression of multiple oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. Currently, the underlying molecular mechanisms of m7G modification in cancer are not comprehensively understood. Here, we review the current knowledge regarding the potential function of m7G modifications in cancer and discuss future m7G-related diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Keywords: Cancer; N 7-methylguanosine (m7G); RNA metabolism; RNA modification.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Guanosine / analogs & derivatives
  • Guanosine / genetics
  • Guanosine / metabolism
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs*
  • Neoplasms* / genetics
  • RNA, Messenger

Substances

  • 8-methylguanosine
  • MicroRNAs
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Guanosine