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ArticleBMC veterinary research2026

Comprehensive analysis and validation of m

Lulu Yao, Yunzhe Kang, Xuyang Zhao, Lucai Wang, Lijie Lv, Wenhui Zhu, Xiuwen Yang, Guoqing Zhuang, Aijun Sun

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9 authors.

Lulu YaoInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Yunzhe KangInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Xuyang ZhaoInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Lucai WangInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Lijie LvInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Wenhui ZhuInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Xiuwen YangInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China.
Guoqing ZhuangInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China. gqzhuang2008@163.com.
Aijun SunInternational Joint Research Center of National Animal Immunology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, 450046, China. sunaijun225@163.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (U21A20260) 25A230004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundN6-methyladenosine, the most prevalent post-transcriptional modification in eukaryotes, plays a critical role in regulating gene expression and disease pathogenesis. Concurrently, G-quadruplex structures are implicated in key biological processes, including the regulation of transcription and post-transcriptional events. Emerging evidence suggests that m6A modifications and G4 structures colocalize within viral genomes and human pre-mRNAs; however, their functional interplay remains poorly understood.

resultsUsing existing MeRIP-seq data from Marek’s disease virus (MDV)-infected samples, we investigated the colocalization pattern and its potential role in viral infection. Our bioinformatic analyses revealed that the predicted G4 structures were predominantly two G-tetrad G-quadruplexes. Genes with m6A-G4 colocalization were significantly enriched in pathways related to immune response and tumorigenesis. Then we verified the presence of co-localization on the CCL4, which inhibited CCL4 expression. Co-localization also affected viral replication and regulated ICP4 expression.

conclusionsWe systematically characterized the features of G4 structures co-localized with m6A modifications during MDV infection, investigated the role in viral replication and gene regulation, and provided experimental evidence for m6A-G4 co-localization. These findings shed new light on the epitranscriptomic regulatory mechanisms employed by an oncogenic virus and may inform the development of novel antiviral and anti-tumor therapeutic strategies.

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AdenosineG-QuadruplexesHerpesvirus 2, GallidMarek DiseaseAnimalsChickensEpitranscriptomeEpitranscriptomicsRNA MethylationVirus ReplicationAdenosineN-methyladenosineEpitranscriptomeG-quadruplexMarek’s disease virusN6‐methyladenosine (m6A)

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PMID41689056
PMCPMC13005501

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