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Grand Challenge Commentary: RNA epigenetics?

Post-transcriptional RNA modifications can be dynamic and might have functions beyond fine-tuning the structure and function of RNA. Understanding these RNA modification pathways and their functions may allow researchers to identify new layers of gene regulation at the RNA level.

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Figure 1: Examples of RNA modification and demodification that may impact biological regulation.

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He, C. Grand Challenge Commentary: RNA epigenetics?. Nat Chem Biol 6, 863–865 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio.482

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