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RNA modifications as determinants of cancer cell death: from epitranscriptomic mechanisms to therapeutic targeting

Aug 2026 · Functional & Integrative Genomics · Vol 26 · 0 citations · 303 references
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It is argued that while epitranscriptomics represents a compelling regulatory axis in cancer cell death, advancing the field will require integrative, high-resolution, and functionally precise approaches to move beyond correlative frameworks toward mechanistic and clinically actionable insights.

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