Methylation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methylation is a noun meaning (chemistry) The addition of a methyl group to a molecule.
Meaning
(chemistry) The addition of a methyl group to a molecule.
More Meanings
- (genetics) The addition of a methyl group to cytosine and adenine residues in DNA that leads to the epigenetic modification of DNA and the reduction of gene expression and protein production.
Word Forms
- methylations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cytosine, dimethylation, monomethylation, methylenation, demethylation, trimethylation.
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