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Introduction

N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) is a key eukaryotic mRNA modification regulating mRNA fate. Our service uses advanced synthesis and m6A mapping (MiClip/MeRIP-seq) to aid mRNA therapeutic design and target identification.

Creative Biolabs delivers custom-modified mRNA with tunable stability, plus single-nucleotide resolution data, translating m6A biology into actionable leads to accelerate your pipeline.

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N6-Methyladenosine Modification Service

The location, formation, identification, and deletion of m6A. (OA Literature)Fig.1 The localization, formation, identification, and deletion of m6A.1,3

The functional significance of m6A is based on its dynamic regulation by three groups of proteins, which collectively form a sophisticated signaling cascade:

Structure and Mechanism

The m6A mark is typically installed on adenine within the conserved DRACH motif (where D = A, G or U; R = A or G; H = A, C or U).

  • Writers: Methyltransferases (e.g., METTL3/METTL14 complex) install the mark, using S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) as the methyl donor.
  • Erasers: Demethylases (e.g., FTO and ALKBH5) remove the mark, making the modification reversible.
  • Readers: RNA-binding proteins (e.g., YTHDF1-3) recognize the mark and translate the m6A signal into functional outcomes, such as accelerating translation (YTHDF1/3) or promoting rapid mRNA decay (YTHDF2).

Strategic Advantages for Drug Discovery

The enzymatic and reversible nature of the m6A machinery offers unique therapeutic advantages:

  • High Target Diversity: m6A controls thousands of transcripts, offering a broad selection of novel targets (Writers, Erasers, Readers) beyond traditional pathways.
  • Tunable Efficacy: By modulating the m6A level, you can achieve a desired therapeutic effect by subtly shifting the balance of expression for many genes, rather than relying on the complete knockout of a single protein.
  • Cross-Discipline Impact: m6A's involvement in stem cell fate, neurogenesis, and immunity provides opportunities to develop therapies for diverse conditions, from regenerative medicine to infectious disease.

Therapeutic Application Areas

  • Precision Oncology: In precision oncology, the m6A strategy focuses on targeting the METTL3/14 Writers to block m6A installation. This action reduces the stability of pro-oncogenic transcripts and inhibits cancer stem cell maintenance, with support from analyzed data linking METTL3/14 to tumor progression.
  • Neurodegenerative Disease: For neurodegenerative diseases, the m6A strategy involves targeting the FTO Eraser with inhibitors to restore m6A levels. This provides neuroprotection and mitigates neuronal decay related to PD pathogenesis, backed by data showing FTO elevation and METTL14 reduction in PD.

The changes in global m6A level and its regulatory proteins expression in the PD patients. (OA Literature)Fig.2 The alterations in total m6A levels and the expression of m6A-regulating proteins in individuals diagnosed with PD.2,3

  • mRNA Therapeutics: In mRNA therapeutics, the m6A strategy entails custom m6A modification of IVT mRNA. This fine-tunes the mRNA's in vivo half-life and modulates host Reader protein activity for optimal protein output, supported by data on m6A's general role in stability and translation.

Workflow

Our comprehensive and detailed workflow ensures successful and high-quality outcomes, providing clear accountability and milestones for every project.

Phase Key Steps Involved
Project Initiation & Design Required Starting Materials: Clients typically provide the target mRNA sequence, specific m6A site preference (if known), and details regarding the desired functional outcome (e.g., increased stability, modulated translation).
Custom Synthesis & Modification The target mRNA is synthesized using our advanced IVT platforms. Specific m6A marks are introduced chemically or enzymatically, based on client specifications and functional goals (e.g., site-specific m6A incorporation).
Quality Control (QC) & Validation Full-spectrum QC is performed, including Cap and Poly(A) tail integrity analysis, and confirmation of m6A incorporation and purity via techniques like HPLC and Mass Spectrometry.
Mechanistic Functional Analysis m6A site mapping is conducted using high-resolution technologies (MiClip or MeRIP-seq). Functional assays assess the impact of the modification on mRNA stability (half-life) and protein translation efficiency in relevant cell lines.
Data Interpretation & Reporting Expert analysis of all experimental data is conducted, providing clear conclusions on the m6A mechanism and therapeutic potential.

Estimated Timeframe: The typical timeframe for this service ranges from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the complexity of the custom modification, the size of the target transcript, and the depth of functional analysis requested.

What We Can Offer

As an excellent seller and technical partner, Creative Biolabs is committed to delivering unparalleled precision and strategic depth in the epitranscriptomic field. We offer fully customized service packages to meet the demanding requirements of both fundamental research and late-stage drug development.

Custom N6-Methyladenosine Incorporation
N6-Methyladenosine incorporation at any specific, client-defined site on your mRNA transcript, supporting customized functional design.

Ultra-High-Resolution m6A Mapping
One-stop analysis service utilizing proprietary MiClip and SCARLET technologies for single-nucleotide precision in target validation.

Comprehensive Target Screening
Functional assays to screen inhibitors against all three classes of m6A regulators: Writers (METTL3/14), Erasers (FTO/ALKBH5), and Readers (YTHDF family).

Optimized mRNA Performance
Customizable functional endpoints, including fine-tuning mRNA half-life, protein translation efficiency, and modulating splicing regulation for optimal therapeutic effect.

Rationally Designed Constructs
Optimization of m6A placement and codon usage to facilitate maximal expression in selected host systems.

Expert Disease Consultation
Epitranscriptomic consultation leveraging extensive internal and published data in high-value areas like oncology and neurodegeneration (e.g., Parkinson's Disease).

Rigorous Quality Control
High-standard quality control tools (HPLC, Mass Spectrometry) used to quantify and evaluate the purity and site-specificity of m6A modification, ensuring superior documentation quality.

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Scientific Research Testimonials

  • [Target Validation] Using Creative Biolabs' N6-Methyladenosine Modification Service, we validated that reduced expression of the writer METTL14 was the main driver of m6A depletion in our PD model, providing a clear upstream regulatory focus. Their MiClip data was the most precise we've ever seen.

    October 2024, Dr. Anna Witt

  • [Stability and Translation Enhancement] The custom m6A-modified mRNA constructs delivered by Creative Biolabs resulted in a noticeable increase in protein yield in our in vitro assays. This optimized stability has significantly facilitated our gene editing therapeutic application by extending the functional half-life of our delivery vehicle.

    November 2024, Dr. Lyla Perry

  • [Oncology Target Screening] Creative Biolabs' functional analysis of the YTHDF reader family was crucial. We found that suppressing YTHDF2 activity was required to stabilize a key oncogene transcript, confirming its role in resistance. This clear mechanistic understanding saves us months in our small molecule screening campaign.

    December 2024, Prof. Grace Singh

FAQs

Q: Can I use Creative Biolabs' m6A service if I only have a vague idea of a target gene but no known m6A site?

A: Yes. We do comprehensive, unbiased m6A mapping (MeRIP-seq/MiClip) in your cell/tissue model to identify novel sites, providing data to advance your project from hypothesis to validation.

Q: How does the stability of m6A-modified mRNA compare to traditional modified RNA (e.g., Pseudouridine)?

A: Unlike pseudouridine (enhances stability, reduces immunogenicity), m6A acts as a post-transcriptional switch. It engages Reader proteins to tune mRNA fate, enabling nuanced control over expression kinetics.

Q: My current drug screening hits are showing poor efficacy in vivo. Could the m6A epitranscriptome be the cause?

A: Yes. Rapid m6A-mediated target mRNA degradation may lower protein levels. We offer epitranscriptomic audits to map m6A status and identify responsible regulators, revealing potential targets.

Q: Is it possible to use your service to screen for potential biomarkers in patient samples, such as in Parkinson's Disease?

A: Yes. We quantify m6A regulator (e.g., METTL14, FTO) expression in patient samples via qPCR/sequencing, helping identify sensitive diagnostic/prognostic markers linked to disease progression.

Q: What is the main precaution I should consider when incorporating m6A into an mRNA therapeutic?

A: Ensure site-specificity—non-specific m6A causes unpredictable transcriptome changes. We use rational design and HPLC/Mass Spectrometry QC to place m6A exactly as intended.

Creative Biolabs' N6-Methyladenosine Modification Service is your gateway to the next generation of precision therapeutics. We empower clients to move beyond standard genomic approaches by providing the tools and expertise to synthesize custom m6A-modified mRNA, validate epitranscriptomic targets, and develop potent inhibitors against the m6A Writers, Erasers, and Readers that drive disease.

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References

  1. Wang, Yulu, et al. "The Role of N6-Methyladenosine (m6A) RNA Modification in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson's Disease." Biomolecules 15.5 (2025): 617. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom15050617.
  2. Lee, Heedoo, Leo Chen, and Yang Jin. "Potential role of N6-methyladenosine modification in circular RNA biogenesis and function in the inflammatory responses." Frontiers in Molecular Medicine 5 (2025): 1607661. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmmed.2025.1607661.
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