demethylation

[US]/[ˌdiːˈmiθɪleɪʃən]/
[UK]/[ˌdiːˈmiθɪleɪʃən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the removal of a methyl group from a molecule; the process of removing methyl groups from DNA; the process by which methyl groups are removed from a compound.
v.to remove a methyl group from a molecule

Phrases & Collocations

demethylation process

active demethylation

demethylation analysis

demethylation pathway

studying demethylation

promotes demethylation

demethylation inhibitors

tissue demethylation

global demethylation

passive demethylation

Example Sentences

histone demethylation plays a crucial role in gene expression.

active demethylation can reverse epigenetic modifications.

demethylation reactions are often catalyzed by demethylase enzymes.

aberrant demethylation is linked to various cancers.

dna demethylation is a reversible process.

the study investigated the effects of demethylation inhibitors.

tissue-specific demethylation patterns are frequently observed.

global dna demethylation is rare in mammals.

targeted demethylation can be used therapeutically.

demethylation pathways are complex and tightly regulated.

increased demethylation activity was detected in the sample.

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