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The mechanism of DNA methylation. DNA methylation is exerted by DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs). DNMTs at the 5′-position of cytosine residues in CpG dinucleotides transfers methyl groups from SAM (S-adenosylmethionine) to SAH (S-adenosylhomocysteine); thus, 5-methylcytosine is formed.
