Phenomena and Processes

DNA Methylation

Addition of methyl groups to DNA. DNA methyltransferases (DNA methylases) perform this reaction using S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE as the methyl group donor.

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Abstract

Addition of methyl groups to DNA. DNA methyltransferases (DNA methylases) perform this reaction using S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE as the methyl group donor.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • DNA Methylations
  • Methylation, DNA
  • Methylations, DNA

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA (1966-1996)
  • Methylation (1966-1996)

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  1. G02.111.035w.538w.161w
  2. G02.111.218w
  3. G03w.059w.538w.161w
  4. G05.206w

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QU 58.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. DNA Methylation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019175. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019175
  2. DNA Methylation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_methylation
  3. DNA Methylation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q874745