DNA N 6 -Methyladenine Modification in Plant Genomes-A Glimpse into Emerging Epigenetic Code

N -methyladenine (6mA) is a DNA base modification at the 6th nitrogen position; recently, it has been resurfaced as a potential reversible epigenetic mark in eukaryotes. Despite its existence, 6mA was considered to be absent due to its undetectable level. However, with the new advancements in method...

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Published inPlants (Basel) Vol. 9; no. 2
Main Authors Karanthamalai, Jeyalakshmi, Chodon, Aparna, Chauhan, Shailja, Pandi, Gopal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 14.02.2020
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demethylation
6mA detection
DNA methylation
N6-methyladenine
epigenetic modification
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Summary:N -methyladenine (6mA) is a DNA base modification at the 6th nitrogen position; recently, it has been resurfaced as a potential reversible epigenetic mark in eukaryotes. Despite its existence, 6mA was considered to be absent due to its undetectable level. However, with the new advancements in methods, considerable 6mA distribution is identified across the plant genome. Unlike 5-methylcytosine (5mC) in the gene promoter, 6mA does not have a definitive role in repression but is exposed to have divergent regulation in gene expression. Though 6mA information is less known, the available evidences suggest its function in plant development, tissue differentiation, and regulations in gene expression. The current review article emphasizes the research advances in DNA 6mA modifications, identification, available databases, analysis tools and its significance in plant development, cellular functions and future perspectives of research.
ISSN:2223-7747
2223-7747