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Epigenetic regulation of gene expression. Normally, genes are expressed when transcriptions factors (TF) bind to DNA and activate the gene (left panel). One mechanism for controlling gene expression uses methylation of cytosines in DNA. When this methylation is present, proteins are attracted to the methylated site, and this blocks off access for the transcription factor and the gene cannot be turned on.
