Term Name: | DNA alkylation repair |
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Synonyms: | DNA dealkylation involved in DNA repair |
Definition: | The repair of alkylation damage in DNA, e.g. the removal of a non-physiological alkyl group from a nucleobase. This is usually mediated by DNA alkyltransferases. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006307] QuickGO AmiGO |