Target type: molecularfunction
Binding to uan nmethylated CpG motif. Unmethylated CpG dinucleotides are often associated with gene promoters. [GOC:ai, PMID:10688657]
Unmethylated CpG binding is a molecular function associated with proteins that specifically recognize and bind to unmethylated CpG dinucleotides within DNA. These proteins play crucial roles in various biological processes, including:
1. **Regulation of Gene Expression:** Unmethylated CpG islands are often located in the promoter regions of genes. Proteins that bind to these islands can recruit other factors, such as transcription factors or chromatin remodeling complexes, to modulate gene expression. For example, the methyl-CpG-binding domain (MBD) proteins, which include MeCP2, MBD1, MBD2, MBD3, and MBD4, specifically bind to unmethylated CpGs. These proteins can recruit histone deacetylases (HDACs) to the promoter region, leading to chromatin condensation and gene silencing.
2. **Immune System Function:** Unmethylated CpG motifs are also found in bacterial DNA and are recognized by Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) on immune cells. This recognition triggers the activation of innate immune responses, leading to the production of cytokines and other immune mediators that help fight infection.
3. **DNA Replication and Repair:** Unmethylated CpG binding proteins can participate in the accurate replication and repair of DNA. For instance, proteins like the Replication Protein A (RPA) complex, which is essential for DNA replication, bind to single-stranded DNA containing unmethylated CpG dinucleotides. These proteins help stabilize the DNA and facilitate the recruitment of other repair enzymes.
4. **Development and Differentiation:** Unmethylated CpG binding is crucial for proper development and differentiation. For example, during embryonic development, specific patterns of DNA methylation are established, and proteins that bind to these patterns can influence the expression of genes required for cell fate determination.
Overall, unmethylated CpG binding is a fundamental molecular function that plays a vital role in the regulation of gene expression, immune response, DNA replication and repair, and developmental processes. Understanding the mechanisms of unmethylated CpG binding is essential for unraveling the intricate interplay between DNA methylation and various cellular functions.'
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| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 3A | A DNA (cytosine-5)-methyltransferase 3A that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9Y6K1] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Lysine-specific demethylase 2A | A lysine-specific demethylase 2A that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9Y2K7] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2B | A histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2B that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Toll-like receptor 9 | A Toll-like receptor 9 that is encoded in the genome of human. [] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Lysine-specific demethylase 2B | A lysine-specific demethylase 2B that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q8NHM5] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2A | A histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2A that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q03164] | Homo sapiens (human) |
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| deferiprone | deferiprone : A member of the class of 4-pyridones that is pyridin-4(1H)-one substituted at positions 1 and 2 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a hydroxy group. A lipid-soluble iron-chelator used for treatment of thalassaemia. Deferiprone: A pyridone derivative and iron chelator that is used in the treatment of IRON OVERLOAD in patients with THALASSEMIA. | 4-pyridones | iron chelator; protective agent |
| hydroxychloroquine | hydroxychloroquine : An aminoquinoline that is chloroquine in which one of the N-ethyl groups is hydroxylated at position 2. An antimalarial with properties similar to chloroquine that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites, it is mainly used as the sulfate salt for the treatment of lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and light-sensitive skin eruptions. Hydroxychloroquine: A chemotherapeutic agent that acts against erythrocytic forms of malarial parasites. Hydroxychloroquine appears to concentrate in food vacuoles of affected protozoa. It inhibits plasmodial heme polymerase. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p970) | aminoquinoline; organochlorine compound; primary alcohol; secondary amino compound; tertiary amino compound | anticoronaviral agent; antimalarial; antirheumatic drug; dermatologic drug |
| lansoprazole | Lansoprazole: A 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxypyridyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. Lansoprazole is a racemic mixture of (R)- and (S)-isomers. | benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | anti-ulcer drug; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor |
| omeprazole | 5-methoxy-2-{[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl}-1H-benzimidazole : A member of the class of benzimidazoles that is 1H-benzimidazole which is substituted by a [4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]sulfinyl group at position 2 and a methoxy group at position 5. omeprazole : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-omeprazole. Omeprazole: A 4-methoxy-3,5-dimethylpyridyl, 5-methoxybenzimidazole derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits an H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | aromatic ether; benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | |
| procainamide | procainamide : A benzamide that is 4-aminobenzamide substituted on the amide N by a 2-(diethylamino)ethyl group. It is a pharmaceutical antiarrhythmic agent used for the medical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Procainamide: A class Ia antiarrhythmic drug that is structurally-related to PROCAINE. | benzamides | anti-arrhythmia drug; platelet aggregation inhibitor; sodium channel blocker |
| rabeprazole | Rabeprazole: A 4-(3-methoxypropoxy)-3-methylpyridinyl derivative of timoprazole that is used in the therapy of STOMACH ULCERS and ZOLLINGER-ELLISON SYNDROME. The drug inhibits H(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE which is found in GASTRIC PARIETAL CELLS. | benzimidazoles; pyridines; sulfoxide | anti-ulcer drug; EC 3.6.3.10 (H(+)/K(+)-exchanging ATPase) inhibitor |
| succinylacetone | 4,6-dioxoheptanoic acid : A dioxo monocarboxylic acid that is heptanoic acid in which oxo groups replace the hydrogens at positions 4 and 6. It is an abnormal metabolite of the tyrosine metabolic pathway and a marker for type 1 tyrosinaemia. succinylacetone: inhibitor of heme biosynthesis | beta-diketone; dioxo monocarboxylic acid | human metabolite |
| dichlone | dichlone: structure | ||
| 2,4-pyridinedicarboxylic acid | lutidinic acid : A pyridinedicarboxylic acid carrying carboxy groups at positions 2 and 4. | pyridinedicarboxylic acid | |
| daminozide | daminozide: induces tumors | straight-chain fatty acid | |
| 5,5'-methylenedisalicylic acid | 5,5'-methylenedisalicylic acid: inhibits attachment of ribosomes to microsomal membranes; RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in first source & Merck Index, 9th ed, #5934 | ||
| s-adenosylhomocysteine | S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine : An organic sulfide that is the S-adenosyl derivative of L-homocysteine. S-Adenosylhomocysteine: 5'-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)-5'-thioadenosine. Formed from S-adenosylmethionine after transmethylation reactions. | adenosines; amino acid zwitterion; homocysteine derivative; homocysteines; organic sulfide | cofactor; EC 2.1.1.72 [site-specific DNA-methyltransferase (adenine-specific)] inhibitor; EC 2.1.1.79 (cyclopropane-fatty-acyl-phospholipid synthase) inhibitor; epitope; fundamental metabolite |
| d-2-hydroxyglutarate | (R)-2-hydroxyglutaric acid : The (R)-enantiomer of 2-hydroxyglutaric acid. | 2-hydroxyglutaric acid | algal metabolite |
| alpha-hydroxyglutarate, (l)-isomer | 2-hydroxyglutaric acid | ||
| 5-carboxy-8-hydroxyquinoline | 5-carboxy-8-hydroxyquinoline: a JmjC histone demethylase inhibitor; structure in first source | quinolines | |
| rg108 | RG108: DNA methyltransferase inhibitor; structure in first source | indolyl carboxylic acid | |
| (1R,2S)-tranylcypromine hydrochloride | (1R,2S)-tranylcypromine hydrochloride : A hydrochloride obtained by combining (1R,2S)-tranylcypromine with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. | hydrochloride | |
| oxalylglycine | N-oxalylglycine : An amino dicarboxylic acid that is iminodiacetic acid with an oxo substituent. It is used as an inhibitor of alpha-ketoglutarate dependent (EC 1.14.11.*) enzymes. oxalylglycine: structure given in first source | amino dicarboxylic acid; N-acylglycine | EC 1.14.11.* (oxidoreductase acting on paired donors, 2-oxoglutarate as one donor, incorporating 1 atom each of oxygen into both donors) inhibitor |
| genistein | 7-hydroxyisoflavones | antineoplastic agent; EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor; geroprotector; human urinary metabolite; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
| scutellarein | scutellarein : Flavone substituted with hydroxy groups at C-4', -5, -6 and -7. scutellarein: aglycone of scutellarin from Scutellaria baicalensis; carthamidin is 2S isomer of scutellarein; do not confuse with isoscutellarein and/or isocarthamidin which are respective regioisomers, or with the scutelarin protein | tetrahydroxyflavone | metabolite |
| dexlansoprazole | Dexlansoprazole: The R-isomer of lansoprazole that is used to treat severe GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE. | benzimidazoles; sulfoxide | |
| sgi-1027 | SGI-1027: inhibits DNA methyltransferase 1; structure in first source | ||
| 4-[4-(5,5-dimethyl-4H-thiazol-2-yl)-1-piperazinyl]-6-propylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine | N-arylpiperazine; thienopyrimidine | ||
| 3-[[2-(2-pyridinyl)-6-(1,2,4,5-tetrahydro-3-benzazepin-3-yl)-4-pyrimidinyl]amino]propanoic acid | organonitrogen heterocyclic compound | ||
| gsk343 | GSK343 : A member of the class of indazoles that is 1-isopropyl-1H-indazole-4-carboxamide in which the nitrogen of the carboxamide group is substituted by a (6-methyl-2-oxo-4-propyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl group and in which the indazole ring is substituted at position 6 by a 2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl group. A highly potent and selective EZH2 inhibitor (IC50 = 4 nM). GSK343: an EZH2 methyltransferase inhibitor | aminopyridine; indazoles; N-alkylpiperazine; N-arylpiperazine; pyridone; secondary carboxamide | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.1.1.43 (enhancer of zeste homolog 2) inhibitor |
| 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-n-(5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pentyl)quinazolin-4-amine | 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pentyl)quinazolin-4-amine: a SETD8 inhibitor; structure in first source |