DNA Methylation
| Definition: |
Addition of methyl groups to DNA. DNA methyltransferases (DNA methylases) perform this reaction using S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE as the methyl group donor. |
| Previously Indexed: |
DNA (1966-1996),Methylation (1966-1996) |
DNA Methylation Definitions and Terms
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