Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-Methylation

Arginine methylation is a crucial post-translational modification (PTM) that plays a significant role in various biological processes. It occurs in two primary forms: mono-methylation (MMA) and di-methylation (DMA), with the latter further classified into symmetric (SDMA) and asymmetric methylation...

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Main Authors: Xi’ang Wang, Bin Zhu, Robert Winn, Shanfa Lu, Hengbin Wang
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description Arginine methylation is a crucial post-translational modification (PTM) that plays a significant role in various biological processes. It occurs in two primary forms: mono-methylation (MMA) and di-methylation (DMA), with the latter further classified into symmetric (SDMA) and asymmetric methylation (ADMA). This review examines the functional implications of these methylation states, current detection methodologies, proteomics-based analytical approaches, and the different impacts of these methylations on protein function. Finally, the role of protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs) and their substrate specificity in shaping the arginine methylome are discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-ad75c213e33e435a81a6f2025c0241c82025-08-20T03:46:48ZengMDPI AGCells2073-44092025-05-01141179610.3390/cells14110796Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-MethylationXi’ang Wang0Bin Zhu1Robert Winn2Shanfa Lu3Hengbin Wang4Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VI 23298, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VI 23298, USADepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VI 23298, USAState Key Laboratory for Quality Ensurance and Sustainable Use of Dao-di Herbs, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, ChinaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VI 23298, USAArginine methylation is a crucial post-translational modification (PTM) that plays a significant role in various biological processes. It occurs in two primary forms: mono-methylation (MMA) and di-methylation (DMA), with the latter further classified into symmetric (SDMA) and asymmetric methylation (ADMA). This review examines the functional implications of these methylation states, current detection methodologies, proteomics-based analytical approaches, and the different impacts of these methylations on protein function. Finally, the role of protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs) and their substrate specificity in shaping the arginine methylome are discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/11/796methylationarginine methylationdi-methylationmono-methylationPRMTs
spellingShingle Xi’ang Wang
Bin Zhu
Robert Winn
Shanfa Lu
Hengbin Wang
Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-Methylation
Cells
methylation
arginine methylation
di-methylation
mono-methylation
PRMTs
title Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-Methylation
title_full Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-Methylation
title_fullStr Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-Methylation
title_full_unstemmed Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-Methylation
title_short Functional Dynamics of Arginine Mono- and Di-Methylation
title_sort functional dynamics of arginine mono and di methylation
topic methylation
arginine methylation
di-methylation
mono-methylation
PRMTs
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/14/11/796
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