demethylation


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de·meth·yl·a·tion

(dē-meth'i-lā'shŭn),
The enzymatic removal of methyl groups.
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These findings suggest that IL4 promoter demethylation was associated with Th2 polarization in the offspring in response to maternal N[O.
Maternal Exposure of BALB/c Mice to Indoor N[O.sub.2] and Allergic Asthma Syndrome in Offspring at Adulthood with Evaluation of DNA Methylation Associated Th2 Polarization
The demethylation of SHP-1 promoter 2 may thus play an important role in the pathogenesis of psoriatic skin lesions.
Homocysteine: A Potential Common Route for Cardiovascular Risk and DNA Methylation in Psoriasis
DNA demethylation is regulated by a precise and complex process.
Ascorbic acid increases demethylation in somatic cell nuclear transfer embryos of the pig (Sus scrofa)
For example, targeted DNA demethylation in human cells can lead to substantial increase in the expression of endogenous human genes (Maeder et al.
Correlation between Genome Methylation Level and Growth Trait of Pearl Oyster, Pinctada fucata
Furthermore, we have demonstrated that hypoxia stabilizes oxygen sensor hypoxia-inducible factor 1[alpha] (HIF1[alpha]), which associates with NICD to enhance transcriptional activity of RBP-J[kappa], enhances Nfia expression, leading to the demethylation of astrocytic genes in mgNSCs (Fig.
Emerging mechanisms underlying astrogenesis in the developing mammalian brain
DNA demethylation often has been related to temperature induction or stress, such as Arabidopsis, maize, Antirrhinum majus and wheat (Steward et al.
DNA Methylation Changes in Pleurotus eryngii Subsp. tuoliensis (Bailinggu) in Response to Low Temperature Stress
Removing the methyl tags from the DNA, called demethylation, is a central part of achieving pluripotency and wiping epigenetic memory.
Vitamins A and C Help Erase Cell Memory
Structure-activity relationship studies suggest that demethylation of 10-methoxy to the 10-OH forms colchicine and destroys activity.
Synthesis and Cytotoxic Evaluation of Novel C-10 Nitrate Derivatives of Colchicine
They cause demethylation of C-14 during ergosterol biosynthesis leading to accumulation of C-14 methyl sterols.
Management of anthracnose disease of mungbean through new fungicidal formulations
During the fertilization, highly methylated maternal and paternal pronuclei undergo a demethylation process (SANTOS et al.
Challenges and perspectives to enhance cattle production via in vitro techniques: focus on epigenetics and cell-secreted vesicles/Desafios e perspectivas na producao in vitro de embrioes bovinos: enfoque epigenetico e em vesiculas secretadas por celulas
The manipulation of these CpG islands through methylation or demethylation is instrumental in regulating gene expression for a number of processes in the brain, particularly the maintenance and consolidation of long-term memory.
Epigenetics: nature meets nurture in psychiatry
Homocystein is a nonessential amino acid containing sulfur that is formed by demethylation pathway of the methionine, which is dependent on vitamins (folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6) as cofactors or cosubstrates.
Study on relationships among deep vein thrombosis, homocysteine and related B group vitamins

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