<p>The burgeoning field of epitranscriptomics -modifications of RNA molecules that do not alter the underlying RNA sequence but affect gene expression- has unveiled m<sup>6</sup>A as a pivotal modulator of RNA fate, with profound implications for alternative splicing and cancer progression. This review synthesizes current evidence delineating the molecular mechanisms by which m<sup>6</sup>A deposition influences spliceosomal dynamics and RNA processing. Central to this process is the coordinated action of m<sup>6</sup>A “writers,” “erasers,” and binding proteins (“readers”), which collectively dictate transcriptome diversity through precise modulation of splicing decisions. Aberrant m<sup>6</sup>A modifications have been increasingly correlated with dysregulated splicing patterns that contribute to oncogenic transformation, tumor heterogeneity, and the emergence of aggressive cancer phenotypes. By integrating findings from recent studies, this article highlights the critical interplay between epitranscriptomic regulation and the alternative splicing machinery, underscoring how these interactions drive pathophysiological processes in cancer. Furthermore, the review explores emerging therapeutic opportunities targeting the m<sup>6</sup>A regulatory network, calling attention to its potential as both a prognostic biomarker and a novel intervention point in precision oncology. Through a comprehensive examination of the current literature, this analysis provides valuable insights into the role of m<sup>6</sup>A in sculpting the cancer transcriptome, offering a robust framework for future research endeavors in the field of cancer biology and therapeutic innovation.</p>

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Epitranscriptomic sculpting: the role of m6A in alternative splicing, cancer progression, and methodological insights

  • Farag Altalbawy,
  • Eman Raeed Azzam,
  • Ali Alkhathami,
  • Ahmed Hussn,
  • H. Malathi,
  • Akanksha Bhatt,
  • Aman Shankhyan,
  • Priya Priyadarshini Nayak,
  • Sami Almalki,
  • Mohammed Jawad Alnajar

摘要

The burgeoning field of epitranscriptomics -modifications of RNA molecules that do not alter the underlying RNA sequence but affect gene expression- has unveiled m6A as a pivotal modulator of RNA fate, with profound implications for alternative splicing and cancer progression. This review synthesizes current evidence delineating the molecular mechanisms by which m6A deposition influences spliceosomal dynamics and RNA processing. Central to this process is the coordinated action of m6A “writers,” “erasers,” and binding proteins (“readers”), which collectively dictate transcriptome diversity through precise modulation of splicing decisions. Aberrant m6A modifications have been increasingly correlated with dysregulated splicing patterns that contribute to oncogenic transformation, tumor heterogeneity, and the emergence of aggressive cancer phenotypes. By integrating findings from recent studies, this article highlights the critical interplay between epitranscriptomic regulation and the alternative splicing machinery, underscoring how these interactions drive pathophysiological processes in cancer. Furthermore, the review explores emerging therapeutic opportunities targeting the m6A regulatory network, calling attention to its potential as both a prognostic biomarker and a novel intervention point in precision oncology. Through a comprehensive examination of the current literature, this analysis provides valuable insights into the role of m6A in sculpting the cancer transcriptome, offering a robust framework for future research endeavors in the field of cancer biology and therapeutic innovation.