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epigenetically_modified_region

Term ID
SO:0001720
Synonyms
  • epigenetically modified region
Definition
A biological DNA region implicated in epigenomic changes caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence. This includes, nucleosomal histone post-translational modifications, nucleosome depletion to render DNA accessible and post-replicational base modifications such as cytosine modification. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigenetics
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