Demethylation

usgb/diˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/
noun

The process of removing a methyl group from a molecule, especially DNA, which can influence gene activity.

Demethylation of the gene resulted in altered expression levels.
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  • demethylation process
  • gene demethylation

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epigenetic regulation, gene expression, methylation state

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Biochemical significance

Demethylation is crucial for gene regulation, meaning it helps control how genes are turned on and off.

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In cancer research, understanding demethylation can provide insights into how tumors grow.
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Epigenetic context

In epigenetics, demethylation plays a key role in modifying gene expression without changing the DNA sequence itself.

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Demethylation can lead to stable changes in gene expression that may have lasting impacts.
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Cellular impact

Demethylation can affect cellular function and differentiation, thus playing a role in developmental biology.

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Understanding demethylation can help in therapies for genetic disorders.
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