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ADAR1 functions as a broad epigenetic regulator and genome guardian by altering non-coding RNA networks, promoting DNA demethylation, facilitating DNA damage repair, and serving as a transcriptional co-regulator. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To review the primary epitranscriptomic mechanisms of ADAR1 and summarize how its RNA editing activity coordinates chromatin dynamics, DNA repair, and gene expression networks.

August 24, 2026Epigenetics ReportsOpen Access

ADAR1 as an epitranscriptomic arbiter and genome guardian: rewiring gene expression through the A-to-I editome

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TATaufeeque AliNorthwestern University QCQi Cao

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Narrative review outlines multifaceted epitranscriptomic and genomic maintenance roles of ADAR1, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target in cancer and disease.

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To review the primary epitranscriptomic mechanisms of ADAR1 and summarize how its RNA editing activity coordinates chromatin dynamics, DNA repair, and gene expression networks.
Literature synthesis characterizing the molecular functions of ADAR1 in adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) double-stranded RNA editing, epigenetic regulation, and genome stability.
ADAR1 alters microRNA and competing endogenous RNA biogenesis while cooperating with TET proteins and N6-methyladenosine modifications to promote DNA demethylation.
ADAR1 promotes DNA damage repair and telomere stability by resolving R-loops and serves as an essential transcriptional co-regulator for stem cell differentiation.

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Ali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8c005bbca056c88e6df03a https://doi.org/10.1080/28361512.2026.2720072

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Narrative review outlines multifaceted epitranscriptomic and genomic maintenance roles of ADAR1, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target in cancer and disease.

ADAR1 as an epitranscriptomic arbiter and genome guardian: rewiring gene expression through the A-to-I editome

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ADAR1 as an epitranscriptomic arbiter and genome guardian: rewiring gene expression through the A-to-I editome

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