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Site-Specific DNA-Methyltransferase (Cytosine-N(4)-Specific)
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Definition
: A DNA-methyltransferase that catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group from S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE to the exocyclic NH2 group at the 4 position of CYTOSINE.
Other names
N(4)-
Cytosine-
Specific DNA Methylase