Lan Ma, Xi Zhou, Siyue Yao, Xinyu Zhang, Ji Mao, Barbara Vona, Liwen Fan, Shu Lou, Dandan Li, Lin Wang, Yongchu Pan
Craniofacial malformations, often associated with syndromes, are prevalent birth defects. Emerging evidence underscores the importance of m6 A modifications in various bioprocesses such as stem cell differentiation, tissue development, and tumorigenesis. Here, in vivo, experiments with zebrafish models revealed that mettl3-knockdown embryos at 144 h postfertilization exhibited aberrant craniofacial features, including altered mouth opening, jaw dimensions, ethmoid plate, tooth formation and hypoactive behavior...
March 20, 2024: Cell Death & Disease