Methyltransferases
NEB offers a selection of DNA and protein methyltransferases.
DNA methyltransferases transfer a methyl group from S-adenosylmethionine to either adenine or cytosine residues and can be used to generate methylated DNA at specific sites for gene expression studies. Our selection includes CpG methyltransferase (NEB #M0226), which transfers a methyl group to the C5 position of cytosine residues and is especially useful for studying CpG methylation effects.
Several protein methyltransferases are also available for the specific methylation of lysine and arginine residues in Histone H3 and H4 for gene regulation studies.
Protocols for Methyltransferases
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Epigenetics Brochure
The Epigenetics brochure provides information on these unique solutions to study DNA and histone modifications. NEB offers a suite of validated products for epigenetics research.
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Epigenetics - Expanding on Genomic Foundations
- EpiMark® Methylated DNA Enrichment Kit Troubleshooting Guide
- Dam and Dcm Methylases of E. coli
Other Tools & Resources
Brochures
Feature Articles
Troubleshooting Guides
Usage Guidelines
Applications
- Positive controls for methylation specific PCR or bisulfite sequencing
- CpG-methylated gene expression studies
- Nucleosome footprinting
Legal Information
While NEB develops and validates its products for various applications, the use of this product may require the buyer to obtain additional third party intellectual property rights for certain applications.
For more information about commercial rights, please contact NEB's Global Business Development team at gbd@neb.com.
This product is intended for research purposes only. This product is not intended to be used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in humans or animals.
Videos
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What Is Epigenetics?
If all cells are created from the same genetic material, why are there so many different cell types? Listen to Sriharsa Pradhan, Senior Scientist, RNA Biology at NEB, as he describes how DNA is methylated and how this affects the path of reading the DNA code the same way an obstruction would derail a train off its tracks.
