DNA methylation and chromatin structure: a view from below.
An understanding of the function and control of DNA methylation in eukaryotes has been elusive. Studies of Neurospora crassa have led to a model that accounts for the chromosomal distribution of methylation and suggests a basic function for DNA methylation in eukaryotes.
Selker
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Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene 97403.
D000818:Animals; D002843:Chromatin; D004247:DNA / Q000378:metabolism*; D005057:Eukaryotic Cells / Q000378:metabolism; D008745:Methylation; D008957:Models, Genetic; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009492:Neurospora crassa / Q000235:genetics; D011387:Prokaryotic Cells / Q000378:metabolism
D002843:Chromatin; D004247:DNA