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ArticleThe world journal of men's health2026

Comprehensive Analysis of N6-Methyladenosine Modification Profiling in Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction.

Penghui Yuan, Wenjia Deng, Honggang Cao, Yipiao Liu, Lingang Cui, Teng Li, Qingjun Meng, Taotao Sun

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Article in The world journal of men's health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors.

Penghui YuanDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8894-5436
Wenjia DengDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9212-2565
Honggang CaoDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4145-8005
Yipiao LiuDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7242-7212
Lingang CuiDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6089-479X
Teng LiDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4929-7461
Qingjun MengDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4189-8750
Taotao SunDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China. suntt94@163.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2889-4419

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2024M763006Medical Science and Technology Research-related joint construction project of Henan Province LHGJ20220343National Natural Science Foundation of China 82201775
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeDiabetic erectile dysfunction (DMED) is a prevalent condition with limited treatment options. The role of RNA N6-methyladenosine (m⁶A) modification in the pathogenesis of DMED remains elusive. This study aimed to investigate the underlying m⁶A modification patterns and identify potential therapeutic targets for DMED. MATERIALS AND

methodsA rat model of DMED was established using streptozotocin injection and confirmed by apomorphine-induced penile erection. Erectile function was assessed

resultsElevated levels of RNA m⁶A modification were observed in DMED, accompanied by altered expression of METTL14 and METTL3. A total of 2,789 genes associated with 3574 m⁶A peaks were identified (p<0.05). Differentially methylated m⁶A genes were implicated in muscle cell differentiation, cell junction organization, and Wnt signaling pathways. Combined analysis of MeRIP-seq and RNA-seq identified and validated POSTN and LOX as key genes. These genes were associated with fibrosis, cell-matrix adhesion, and regulated Notch signaling pathway, and were predominantly enriched in corpus cavernosum fibroblasts of DMED.

conclusionsThis exploratory study provides the first exploration of RNA m⁶A modification in DMED, and offers novel insights into the pathogenesis of DMED and potential therapeutic targets.

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Diabetes mellitusErectile dysfunctionFibrosisRNA methylation

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PMCPMC13036243

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