TET1 (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen

TET1 (1 of 2)

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In stem cells the TET1 enzyme turns specialized stem cells genes on by removing methyl groups from the genes. In specialized cells, as for example liver cells, TET1 is not present why methyl groups will turn off the stem cell genes.

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Kristine Williams, BRIC, University of Copenhagen

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