Biotechnology Bulletin ›› 2023, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (4): 176-186.doi: 10.13560/j.cnki.biotech.bull.1985.2022-1001

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RNA Modification and Its Research Progress in Caenorhabditis elegans

AN Lei1,3(), ZHAO Jin-ling1,3, REN Xiao-liang1,2()   

  1. 1. Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071
    2. Laboratory for Marine Biology and Biotechnology, Pilot National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao 266237
    3. University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
  • Received:2022-08-15 Online:2023-04-26 Published:2023-05-16

Abstract:

RNA modification is an important research area in the field of epigenetics. It is involved in a wide variety of complex processes and plays a key role in regulating growth, development and metabolism. Recently, mapping RNA modification has been developed from the traditional quantitative detecting methods to more advanced detecting technologies combined with the next and third-generation sequencing platforms, which leads to better understanding of RNA modification types, related regulatory proteins, as well as their regulatory mechanisms and functions. The current research based on the RNA modification of Caenorhabditis elegansreveals that the degree of RNA modification in C. elegans is closely linked to its lifespan, resistance and fecundity. This review introduced the common types of RNA modification and the advancement of detection techniques, then summarized the current state of RNA modification research in C. elegans, and forecasted future research trends.

Key words: RNA modification, RNA methylation, Caenorhabditis elegans