azacytosine

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noun

Either of two isomeric derivatives of cytosine in which a -CH= group is replaced by -N=; the 5- isomer inhibits the action of DNA-methyltransferases

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Meanings

nounazacytosine (plural azacytosines)

plural azacytosines

  1. chemistryEither of two isomeric derivatives of cytosine in which a -CH= group is replaced by -N=; the 5- isomer inhibits the action of DNA-methyltransferases

Origin

From aza- + cytosine.

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APA

azacytosine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/azacytosine

MLA

“azacytosine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/azacytosine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “azacytosine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/azacytosine.

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