HENMT1 restricts endogenous retrovirus activity by methylation of 3'-tRNA fragments
Joshua I. Steinberg, Helene Sertznig, John J. Desmarais, Jenna Wilken, Daisy Rubio, Matthew Peacey, Justin B. Kinney, Andrea J. Schorn
This study identifies HENMT1 as a methyltransferase that protects 3'-tRNA fragments from degradation, enhancing their ability to silence endogenous retroviruses.
bioRxiv · May 12, 2025 · PreprintMolecular Biology