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 product can also be oxidized to produce 5hmC, 5fC, and 5caC.
- Used in epigenetics, developmental biology, and the study of diseases
- Forms symmetrical methylation on CpG dinucleotides in DNA
- Stabilizes tRNA/rRNA structure in RNA
- Influences mRNA translation