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ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2025

Dynamic Profiles of Internal m7G Methylation on mRNAs in the Progression from HBV Infection to Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Yunyue Xiao, Min Shi, Jiahong Xiao, Xiaojuan Xie, Ning Song, Minmin Li, Tao Guo, Wensheng Chen

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Yunyue Xiao *Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Gaotanyan Zhengjie 30, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 40038, China.
Min Shi *Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Baotong West Street 7166, Weifang, 261053, China.
Jiahong XiaoDepartment of Electrocardiographic, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430000, China.
Xiaojuan XieDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Baotong West Street 7166, Weifang, 261053, China.
Ning SongSchool of Stomatology, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
Minmin LiSchool of Stomatology, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, 261053, China.
Tao GuoDepartment of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong Second Medical University, Baotong West Street 7166, Weifang, 261053, China.
Wensheng ChenDepartment of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital (Southwest Hospital), Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Gaotanyan Zhengjie 30, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 40038, China. wenshengchen@tmmu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82070599Project of Shandong Province Youth Innovation Team 2022KJ267Research Start-up Funds of Shandong Second Medical University 04102001
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Abstract

backgroundEmerging evidence indicates a robust association between internal RNA N7-methylguanosine (m7G) modification and hepatocarcinogenesis. However, the precise implications of altered internal m7G modifications within mRNA on the progression of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)-induced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) remain inadequately elucidated.

methodsThis study utilized a previously published dataset from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) that includes samples of normal liver tissue, HBV positive (HP) liver tissue, and HP HCC tissue to investigate the profiling of mRNA internal m7G methylation. The STRING database and in vitro experiments were employed for the screening and validation of key m7G-related genes. The Cancer Genome Atlas cohorts were utilized to analyze the association of these key genes with the prognosis of HCC patients.

resultsComparative analyses revealed internal m7G modification alterations in 1546 mRNAs between HP liver and normal liver tissues, and in 3424 mRNAs between HP HCC and HP liver tissues. Following Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network analyses, validation experiments confirmed sustained high levels of internal m7G methylation modifications in EZH2, SMARCA4, and YY1. Furthermore, these genes were found to exhibit m7G modification-dependent expression changes during the transition from HBV infection to HCC, and were closely associated with the prognosis of HCC patients.

conclusionsThis study provides validation of substantial dynamic alternations in mRNA internal methylation profiles during the HBV infection to HCC. EZH2, SMARCA4, and YY1 emerge as promising molecular targets within this intricate regulatory landscape, offering avenues for further research and potential therapeutic exploration.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularHepatitis BLiver NeoplasmsRNA, MessengerDisease ProgressionGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticGuanosineHepatitis B virusHumansMethylation7-methylguanosineGuanosineRNA, MessengerHBV-related HCCm7GMethylation

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