Trends Biochem Sci. 1990 Mar;15(3):103-7.

DNA methylation and chromatin structure: a view from below.

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Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene 97403.

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An understanding of the function and control of DNA methylation in eukaryotes has been elusive. Studies of Neurospora crassa have led to a model that accounts for the chromosomal distribution of methylation and suggests a basic function for DNA methylation in eukaryotes.

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