Fig. 3: Molecular mechanisms of snoRNAs in biological processes.
From: snoRNAs: functions and mechanisms in biological processes, and roles in tumor pathophysiology

The two common mechanisms of snoRNAs contain 2′-O-methylation and pseudouridylation of rRNAs. It is reported that snoRNAs also can regulate alternative splicing, guide N4-acetylcytidine and regulate the level of mRNA like a miRNA.