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GO: Molecular Function

hemi-methylated DNA-binding

Term ID
GO:0044729
Synonyms
  • double-stranded hemi-methylated DNA binding
Definition
Binding to double-stranded hemi-methylated DNA at replication foci (one strand methylated, while the other strand is unmethylated). Methylation of cytosine or adenine in DNA is an important mechanism for establishing stable heritable epigenetic marks. 18772889
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Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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