Phenomena and Processes

DNA Demethylation

Removal of methyl groups from DNA by enzymes (such as DIOXYGENASES and N-DEMETHYLASES) or by chemical reagents.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Removal of methyl groups from DNA by enzymes (such as DIOXYGENASES and N-DEMETHYLASES) or by chemical reagents.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • DNA Demethylations
  • Demethylation, DNA
  • Demethylations, DNA

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Aspects Covered

2 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, radiation effects.

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History Note

2018

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA Methylation (1997-2017)

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  1. G02.111.188.500w.500w
  2. G02.607.141.500w.500w
  3. G03w.219.500w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. DNA Demethylation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000073399. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000073399
  2. DNA Demethylation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA_demethylation
  3. DNA Demethylation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5205753