METTL16 promotes liver cancer stem cell self-renewal via controlling ribosome biogenesis and mRNA translation.
Authors:Xue M,Dong L,Zhang H,Li Y,Qiu K,Zhao Z,Gao M,Han L,Chan AKN,Li W,Leung K,Wang K,Pokharel SP,Qing Y,Liu W,Wang X,Ren L,Bi H,Yang L,Shen C,Chen Z,Melstrom L,Li H,Timchenko N,Deng X,Huang W,Rosen ST,Tian J,Xu L,Diao J,Chen CW,Chen J,Shen B,Chen H,Su R
Journal:Journal of hematology & oncology
PubMed ID:38302992
BACKGROUND: While liver cancer stem cells (CSCs) play a crucial role in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) initiation, progression, recurrence, and treatment resistance, the mechanism underlying liver CSC self-renewal remains elusive. We aim to characterize the role of Methyltransferase 16 (METTL16), a recently identified RNA N(6)-methyladenosine (m(6)A) methyltransferase, in HCC development/maintenance, CSC ... More