Association·nasa

IR-induced methylation changes mainly in CG context

Most changes in DNA methylation after gamma exposure are found in the CG methylation context, with little effect on CHG and none on CHH methylation.

Confidence
90%
active

Evidence Quote

Most changes occur in the CG methylation context; only a limited number of CHG DMRs are present and no changes in CHH methylation were observed

Relationship

Gamma radiation exposure increases CG methylation context