| Literature DB >> 20833323 |
Assaf Zemach1, Daniel Zilberman.
Abstract
Cytosine methylation is an ancient process with conserved enzymology but diverse biological functions that include defense against transposable elements and regulation of gene expression. Here we will discuss the evolution and biological significance of eukaryotic DNA methylation, the likely drivers of that evolution, and major remaining mysteries.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20833323 DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2010.07.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Biol ISSN: 0960-9822 Impact factor: 10.834