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NALT Full

Preferred term

DNA methylation

Type

Topic

Definition

Addition of methyl groups to DNA. DNA methyltransferases perform this reaction using s-adenosylmethionine as the methyl group donor.
Source: Medical Subject Headings
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

methylation

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34172

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