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Modulators of DNA cytosine-5 methyltransferase and methods for use thereof
Modulators of DNA cytosine-5 methyltransferase and methods for use thereof
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机译:DNA胞嘧啶5甲基转移酶的调节剂及其使用方法
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A synthetic oligonucleotide comprising a C-5 methylcytosine and which recognizes and binds an allosteric site on DNA methyltransferase thereby inhibiting DNA methyltransferase activity is disclosed. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a synthetic oligonucleotide of the invention. The composition is useful for inhibiting DNA methyltransferase activity, thereby inhibiting the methylation of DNA. The composition can be a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating disorders associated with methylation defects, such as cancer and certain developmental disorders. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting methylation of DNA. The method involves contacting a DCMTase with a synthetic oligonucleotide of the invention in the presence of the DNA, thereby resulting in an enzyme/synthetic oligonucleotide complex. The presence of the complex prevents catalysis, thereby inhibiting DNA methyltransferase activity. Also disclosed is a method of treating a disorder of cell proliferation or development by administering to a subject a synthetic oligonucleotide of the invention. The inhibition of DNA methyltransferase prevents the methylation of DNA thereby treating the disorder of cell proliferation or development.
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