5-Methylcytosine is a well-characterized DNA modification found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. It forms symmetrical methylation on CpG dinucleotides in DNA, stabilizes tRNA/rRNA structure in RNA, and influences mRNA translation. This compound can be oxidized to produce 5hmC, 5fC, and 5caC.
- Forms symmetrical methylation on CpG dinucleotides in DNA.
- Stabilizes tRNA/rRNA structure in RNA.
- Influences mRNA translation.
- Can be oxidized to produce 5hmC, 5fC, and 5caC.
- Can be utilized in epigenetics.
- Can be utilized in developmental biology.
- Can be utilized in research related to diseases such as colorectal cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma.