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Abstract
The genetic alphabet consists of the four letters: C, A, G, and T in DNA and C,A,G, and U in RNA. Triplets of these four letters jointly encode 20 different amino acids out of which proteins of all organisms are built. This system is universal and is found in all kingdoms of life. However, bases in DNA and RNA can be chemically modified. In DNA, around 10 different modifications are known, and those have been studied intensively over the past 20 years. Scientific studies on DNA modifications and proteins that recognize them gave rise to the large field of epigenetic and epigenomic research. The outcome of this intense research field is the discovery that development, ageing, and stem-cell dependent regeneration but also several diseases including cancer are largely controlled by the epigenetic state of cells. Consequently, this research has already led to the first FDA approved drugs that exploit the gained knowledge to combat disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 829-831 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | RNA Biology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 9 May 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Jun 2018 |
Keywords
- database of Modification
- detection of RNA modification
- epitranscriptomics
- European funding
- model systems
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
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Investigating MRNA Methyl Cap Regulation, Function and Therapeutic Potential (Senior Non-Clinical Fellowship)
Cowling, V. (Investigator)
1/01/14 → 31/12/21
Project: Research