DNA methylation can enhance or induce DNA curvature.

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Published in EMBO J on December 20, 1987

Authors

S Diekmann1

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1: Abteilung Molekulare Biologie, Max-Planck-Institut für biophysikalische Chemie Am Fassberg, Goettingen-Nikolausberg, FRG.

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