顶复门原虫DNA/RNA甲基化及与赖氨酸乙酰化修饰的关系

doi:10.11843/j.issn.0366-6964.2025.12.012

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Abstract: DNA/RNA methylation and lysine acetylation modifications are both important epigenetic modifications that play a crucial role in regulating gene expression and protein activity in life processes. DNA/RNA methylation and lysine acetylation modification are also highly promising drug targets. This article will mainly review the research progress on DNA/RNA methylation modification and histone acetylation modification in regulating the development and transformation of Apicomplexan parasites, in order to provide a basis for the screening of new anti-coccidial drug targets.

Key words: Apicomplexan parasites, DNA/RNA methylation, lysine acetylation modification

CLC Number:

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S852.72

CAO Shang, GONG Zhenxing. The Relationship between DNA/RNA Methylation and Lysine Acetylation Modification of Apicomplexan Parasites[J]. Acta Veterinaria et Zootechnica Sinica, 2025, 56(12): 6073-6079.

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