RNA-Mediated Post-Transcriptional Regulation in Bacteria Roles of Small RNAs, Small Proteins, and RNA Modifications
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bacterial gene expression is tightly regulated at the post-transcriptional level by a diverse array of RNA-mediated mechanisms. This Special Issue will explore recent advances in our understanding of small RNAs (sRNAs), small proteins encoded by small open reading frames (smORFs), and RNA modifications. These are key regulators that shape bacterial physiology, stress responses, and pathogenesis. Once considered genomic “dark matter,” these elements are now recognized as central players in fine-tuning translation, stability, and RNA–protein interactions. We welcome original research and review articles that investigate the molecular mechanisms, biological functions, and regulatory networks involving sRNAs, microproteins, and epitranscriptomic marks in bacteria. Studies applying structural biology, high-throughput sequencing, systems biology, or synthetic biology approaches are especially encouraged. By highlighting this dynamic field, the Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of RNA-based regulation and uncover novel insights relevant to microbial biology, antibiotic resistance, and biotechnology.
Dr. Karl M Thompson
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bacterial post-transcriptional regulation
- small RNAs (sRNAs)
- small open reading frames (smORFs)
- RNA modifications
- epitranscriptomics
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