Multiscale Physical Effects of CpG Methylation on DNA Mechanics, Nucleosome Wrapping, and Chromatin Condensates
Luuk J. C. Daris, Aoon Rizvi, Ashfeen Nawar, Anurag Singh, Joshua Hutchings, Lieke A. Lamers, Elizabeth A. Montabana, Dari Kimanius, Priya R. Banerjee, Jorine M. Eeftens, Serena Sanulli
This study quantifies how CpG methylation affects chromatin mechanics, nucleosome wrapping, and condensate properties across multiple scales.
EMBO Reports · Sep 3, 2026Peer-reviewedBiochemistry