azacytosine

Questions

What does azacytosine mean?

Either of two isomeric derivatives of cytosine in which a -CH= group is replaced by -N=; the 5- isomer inhibits the action of DNA-methyltransferases

Where does azacytosine come from?

From aza- + cytosine.

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