5-Methylcytosine

5-metylcytosin

Engelsk definition

A methylated nucleotide base found in eukaryotic DNA. In ANIMALS, the DNA METHYLATION of CYTOSINE to form 5-methylcytosine is found primarily in the palindromic sequence CpG. In PLANTS, the methylated sequence is CpNpGp, where N can be any base.

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Engelska synonymer

5 Methylcytosine 5-Methylcytosine Monohydrochloride 5 Methylcytosine Monohydrochloride Monohydrochloride, 5-Methylcytosine