The functional roles of m6A modification in prostate cancer

Abstract Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most prevalent malignancy of the male genitourinary system, and its etiology suggests that genetics is an essential risk factor for its development and progression, while exogenous factors may have an significant impact on this risk. Initial diagnosis of advanced PCa is relatively frequent, and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the predominant standard of care for PCa and the basis for various novel combination therapy regimens, and is often required throughout the patient's subsequent treatment. Although diagnostic modalities and treatment options are evolving, some patients suffer from complications, including biochemical relapse, metastasis and treatment resistance. Mechanisms of PCa pathogenesis and progression have been the focus of research. N6‐methyladenosine (m6A) is an RNA modification involved in cell physiology and tumor metabolism. It has been observed to affect the evolution of diverse cancers through the regulation of gene expression. Genes associated with m6A are prominent in PCa and are involved in multiple aspects of desmoresistant PCa occurrence, progression, PCa bone metastasis (BM), and treatment resistance. Here, we explore the role of m6A modifications in promoting PCa.