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demethylation

/ˌdiːˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/

/ˌdiˌmɛθəˈleɪʃən/

demethylationnoun

demethylations

Translations

деметилирование

Demethylation is a crucial process in gene expression regulation.

Деметилирование является важным процессом в регуляции экспрессии генов.

Definitions

The process of removing a methyl group from a chemical compound, often referring to the removal of a methyl group from DNA or other biological molecules.

The study focused on the role of demethylation in gene expression and its potential impact on cancer treatment.

Synonyms

removal of methyl groups

demethylation process

dealkylation

demethylationadjective

more demethylation

Comp.

most demethylation

Super.

/ˌdiːˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/

/ˌdiˌmɛθəˈleɪʃən/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "demethylation pathway".

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or resulting from the removal of a methyl group.

Demethylation enzymes are crucial in regulating gene activity.

Synonyms