### METTL25 Gene Overview

The **METTL25 gene** encodes a protein that is predicted to function as a methyltransferase, which is an enzyme involved in the addition of methyl groups to various substrates, a process critical for many cellular functions, including gene regulation.

**Gene Symbol:** METTL25  
**Function:** Probable methyltransferase, enabling methyltransferase activity and involved in the methylation process.

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### 1. Associated Genes
While specific associations with other genes may not be highlighted in the summaries provided, METTL25 is often part of larger networks involving genes related to RNA modification and gene regulation. Some genes that are commonly studied in relation to methyltransferases include:

- **METTL3**: Involved in N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation on RNA.
- **METTL14**: Partners with METTL3 to form the m6A methyltransferase complex.
- **METTL16**: Another member of the mRNA N6-methyladenosine methyltransferase family.

### 2. Aging and Age-related Diseases
There is emerging evidence suggesting that methyltransferases play a role in aging and age-related diseases. Although specific studies directly linking METTL25 with aging or age-related disorders may not be abundant, altered methyltransferase activity is associated with:

- **Epigenetic changes**: Methylation patterns can change with age, potentially impacting gene expression and contributing to the aging process.
- **Age-related diseases**: Dysregulation of methylation is linked to various conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancers, and cardiovascular diseases.

Further research may provide deeper insights into the specific role of METTL25 in such processes.

### 3. Drug Interactions
As of the latest data, there are no specific drugs or drug classes that are prominently known to interact directly with the METTL25 gene or its protein product. However, given that methyltransferases are often targets for cancer therapies (such as those exploring inhibitors of methylation), future drug discovery efforts could identify specific compounds affecting METTL25 activity indirectly or modulating related pathways.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
METTL25 is involved in various biological processes predominantly associated with methylation. Although direct pathway mappings are often dynamic and context-dependent, the following biological processes are relevant:

- **Methylation**: Specifically related to RNA methylation which plays a role in stabilizing RNA and influencing its translation.
- **Gene regulation**: Methylation patterns mediated by enzymes like METTL25 can affect transcriptional regulation.
- **Cellular signaling**: Involvement in pathways that affect cellular responses to environmental changes and stress, particularly through the regulation of gene expression via methylation.

Research on the METTL25 gene is ongoing, and future studies may reveal more about its interactions, functional partners, and implications in health and disease.