ChemRAP uncovers specific mRNA translation regulation via RNA 5' phospho-methylation.

5'-end modifications play key roles in determining RNA fates. Phospho-methylation is a noncanonical cap occurring on either 5'-PPP or 5'-P ends. We used ChemRAP, in which affinity purification of cellular proteins with chemically synthesized modified RNAs is coupled to quantitative proteomics, to identify 5'-Pme "readers".

BCDIN3D RNA methyltransferase stimulates Aldolase C expression and glycolysis through let-7 microRNA in breast cancer cells.

Type II diabetes (T2D) and specific cancers share many risk factors, however, the molecular mechanisms underlying these connections are often not well-understood. BCDIN3D is an RNA modifying enzyme that methylates specific precursor microRNAs and tRNA. In addition to breast cancer, BCDIN3D may also be linked to metabolism, as its gene locus is associated with obesity and T2D.

Equity of antiretroviral treatment use in high HIV burden countries: Analyses of data from nationally-representative surveys in Kenya and South Africa.

Objective: To assess changes and equity in antiretroviral therapy (ART) use in Kenya and South Africa.

Methods: We analysed national population-based household surveys conducted in Kenya and South Africa between 2007 and 2012 for factors associated with lack of ART use among people living with HIV (PLHIV) aged 15-64 years. We considered ART use to be inequitable if significant differences in use were found between groups of PLHIV (e.