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5-Methylcytosine

MESHD044503

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.

Synonyms

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

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