Tet proteins can convert 5-methylcytosine to 5-formylcytosine and 5-carboxylcytosine

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Summary

This study raises the possibility that DNA demethylation may occur through Tet-catalyzed oxidation followed by decarboxylation, and identifies two previously unknown cytosine derivatives in genomic DNA as the products of Tet proteins.

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2011-07-21
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5-Methylcytosine, 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine, DNA demethylation, DNA methylation, DNA

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