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ReviewFrontiers in genetics2025

Exploring the role and therapeutic potential of RNA N6-methyladenosine modification in abortion disease pathology: a comprehensive review.

Zhuo Chang, Lu-Hao Li, Liang-Zhen Lv, Zhao-Di Wang, Qing-Yi Wang, Hui Zhu, Bei Jiang, Xue-Ming Zhou, Ya-Peng Han, Xue Pan and 3 more

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Review in Frontiers in genetics, 2025. 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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13 authors.

Zhuo Chang *Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Lu-Hao Li *The Third School of Clinical Medicine (School of Rehabilitation Medicine) of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Liang-Zhen LvHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Zhao-Di WangHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Qing-Yi WangShanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Hui ZhuHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Bei JiangHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Xue-Ming ZhouHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Ya-Peng HanFirst Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Xue PanThird Affiliated Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Li RenShunde Women and Children's Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Shunde, China.
Sen ChengHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Zi-Meng LeiHeilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA), defined as two or more consecutive pregnancy losses, affects 1%-5% of couples and poses a significant challenge to reproductive health. Despite its prevalence, the underlying etiology remains elusive in approximately half of all cases, hindering the development of targeted therapies. The emerging field of epitranscriptomics, particularly the dynamic and reversible N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA modification, offers a novel lens through which to investigate the complex gene-environment interactions underlying RSA. This review systematically synthesizes current knowledge on the pivotal roles of m6A modification in key processes essential for a successful pregnancy: gametogenesis and early embryo quality, placental development and function, and the establishment of immune tolerance at the maternal-fetal interface. We critically evaluate the direct and indirect evidence linking dysregulation of specific m6A regulators to the pathophysiology of RSA, drawing from human tissue studies, RSA animal models, and insights extrapolated from related fields.Furthermore, we discuss the translational potential and considerable challenges of targeting the m6A machinery for therapeutic intervention in RSA. This review aims not only to summarize the current landscape but also to provide a critical framework to guide future mechanistic and clinical research in this promising area.

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embryoepigeneticsimmune microenvironmentinterfacem6A methylationmaternal-fetalmiscarriageobesity

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PMCPMC12818793

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