azacytosine
azacytosine · azacytosines
Either of two isomeric derivatives of cytosine in which a -CH= group is replaced by -N=Either of two isomeric derivatives of cytosine in which a -CH= group is replaced by -N=; the 5- isomer inhibits the action of DNA-methyltransferases
Meaning
1 sensesEither of two isomeric derivatives of cytosine in which a -CH= group is replaced by -N=; the 5- isomer inhibits the action of DNA-methyltransferases
Origin
From aza- + cytosine.From aza- + cytosine.
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Forms
plural: azacytosines| Singular | azacytosine |
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regular
See also
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