Gene Symbol | TET1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 80312 |
Full Name | tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 1 |
Synonyms | CXXC6,LCX,bA119F7.1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism that is important for controlling gene expression. The protein encoded by this gene is a demethylase that belongs to the TET (ten-eleven translocation) family. Members of the TET protein family play a role in the DNA methylation process and gene activation. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2015]. |
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