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<p>Transfer RNA modifications have emerged as critical regulators of translational reprogramming, yet their roles in colorectal cancer (CRC) remain largely elusive. Here, we find that tRNA N1-methyladenosine (m<sup>1</sup>A) methyltransferase TRMT6 is upregulated in human CRC tissues and high TRMT6 expression correlates with poor survival in patients with CRC. Using orthotopic, metastatic and conditional knockout mouse models, we establish the oncogenic role of TRMT6 in CRC. Mechanistically, TRMT6 increases tRNA m<sup>1</sup>A levels by maintaining the stability of the TRMT6–TRMT61A complex. Targeting TRMT6-mediated tRNA m<sup>1</sup>A modification in CRC cells destabilizes tRNA-Lys-TTT-1-1 and impairs histone mRNA translation in a codon-biased manner, thereby restricting histone synthesis and hindering cell cycle progression. Our study provides evidence that TRMT6 functions as a translational checkpoint in the accelerated histone synthesis of CRC cells, highlighting TRMT6 as a promising target for potential anti-CRC therapies.</p>

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TRMT6-mediated tRNA m1A modification acts as a translational checkpoint of histone synthesis and facilitates colorectal cancer progression

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    2025年6月3日

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  • En-Wei Tao,
  • Ye Wang,
  • Juan Tan,
  • Yan Chen,
  • Tian-Yue Sun,
  • Yu Hao,
  • Hao-Lian Wang,
  • Qianqian Liu,
  • Yun-Qian Wang,
  • Linna Fu,
  • Zhi-Qing Zhan,
  • Haoyan Chen,
  • Jie Hong,
  • Qin-Yan Gao,
  • Jing-Yuan Fang,
  • Ying-Xuan Chen

摘要

Transfer RNA modifications have emerged as critical regulators of translational reprogramming, yet their roles in colorectal cancer (CRC) remain largely elusive. Here, we find that tRNA N1-methyladenosine (m1A) methyltransferase TRMT6 is upregulated in human CRC tissues and high TRMT6 expression correlates with poor survival in patients with CRC. Using orthotopic, metastatic and conditional knockout mouse models, we establish the oncogenic role of TRMT6 in CRC. Mechanistically, TRMT6 increases tRNA m1A levels by maintaining the stability of the TRMT6–TRMT61A complex. Targeting TRMT6-mediated tRNA m1A modification in CRC cells destabilizes tRNA-Lys-TTT-1-1 and impairs histone mRNA translation in a codon-biased manner, thereby restricting histone synthesis and hindering cell cycle progression. Our study provides evidence that TRMT6 functions as a translational checkpoint in the accelerated histone synthesis of CRC cells, highlighting TRMT6 as a promising target for potential anti-CRC therapies.