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This research aims to explore the epigenetic functions and roles of N4-acetyldeoxycytosine in plants.

February 19, 2026Open Access

Genome-wide profiling and functional characterization of N4-acetyldeoxycytosine reveals conserved epigenetic roles in rice and Arabidopsis

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This research aims to explore the epigenetic functions and roles of N4-acetyldeoxycytosine in plants.
Conducted genome-wide profiling to analyze DNA modifications
Compared effects in rice and Arabidopsis
Evaluated impacts on phenotypic variation and evolution
Identified N4-acetyldeoxycytosine as a conserved DNA modification
Demonstrated its role in influencing plant traits and adaptation
Provided insights into its involvement in post-transcriptional regulation

Abstract

In conclusion, our results reveal that 4acC is a conserved DNA modification with potential roles in plant phenotypic variation, adaptive evolution, and post-transcriptional regulation, providing new insights into its epigenetic function.

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Chen et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a7efecb39a600b3ee184 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-12550-z

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