Meddling with methylation

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作者
Hsieh, CL [1 ]
Jones, PA
机构
[1] Univ So Calif, Kenneth Norris Jr Comprehens Canc Ctr, Dept Biochem & Mol Biol, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
[2] Univ So Calif, Kenneth Norris Jr Comprehens Canc Ctr, Dept Urol, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
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10.1038/ncb0603-502
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Covalent modification of DNA by methylation is crucial for maintaining the stability and structure of chromatin. Reports of the effects that altered methylation has for cancer development stress the importance of balanced genomic methylation.
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页码:502 / 504
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