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ReviewEpigenetics2026

Emerging roles of RNA N5-methylcytosine modification in reproductive physiology and gynecological diseases.

Fei Lv, Yi Jin, Shuchen Yu, Xinyi Yang, Shiyu Xia, Xiaoye Ye, Qihang Zhao, Ying Hu, Aolin Zheng, Yongfeng Wu and 1 more

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Review in Epigenetics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. NSUN2-Mediated mAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Fei LvThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Yi JinThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Shuchen YuThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Xinyi YangThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Shiyu XiaThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Xiaoye YeThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Qihang ZhaoThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Ying HuThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Aolin ZhengThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.
Yongfeng WuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, China.
Jinyi TongThe Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The epitranscriptome, comprising post-transcriptional RNA modifications, has emerged as a pivotal regulator of gene expression in the female reproductive system. Among these modifications, 5-methylcytosine (m5C) stands out as a widespread and highly conserved mark whose roles in female reproductive health and disease are increasingly recognized but have not yet been systematically summarized. This review aims to synthesize current knowledge on the functions and regulatory mechanisms of m5C in female reproductive physiology and associated pathologies. We begin with a foundational overview of m5C, detailing its definition, biological functions, and the dynamic regulatory network of 'writers,' 'readers,' and 'erasers.' We then examine the critical roles of m5C in key physiological processes, including oogenesis and early embryonic development. Furthermore, we provide an in-depth analysis of the mechanistic involvement and clinical implications of m5C dysregulation in various gynecological diseases. By consolidating recent advances, this review seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for understanding m5C in the female reproductive system and to offer a valuable reference and theoretical basis for future research and therapeutic exploration.

Indexed as

5-MethylcytosineGenital Diseases, FemaleReproductionAnimalsEpigenesis, GeneticEpitranscriptomeFemaleHumansOogenesisRNA Methylation5-Methylcytosine5-methylcytosine (m5C)female reproductiongynecological diseaseNSUN2YBX1

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PMID41778387
PMCPMC12962712

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