Mechanistically distinct BER processes are essential for the tolerance of exogenous 5hm-dC and enzymatic oxidative demethylation
Job Smink, Hannah K. Webb, Eleni Stefoudi, Ross Hill, Michael A. Terzidis, Gerry P. Crossan, Juan I. Garaycoechea
The paper investigates the cellular consequences of exogenous 5hm-dC and endogenous oxidative demethylation, revealing distinct BER processes required for tolerance.
bioRxiv · Aug 21, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology