Preferred Label : AlkB Enzymes;
MeSH definition : A family of alpha- KETOGLUTARIC ACID and Fe(II)-dependent dioxygenases that are homologous
to AlkB, an enzyme that repairs alkylated nucleic acids in E. coli. The mammalian
homologs have diverse substrate specificities and functions that include DNA REPAIR,
generating unique wobble modifications in URIDINE tRNA, demethylation of nucleotides
in DNA and RNA, and demethylation of LYSINE residues on certain proteins, including
ACTIN and histones (HISTONE CODE).;
MeSH synonym : Enzymes, AlkB; Alkylated DNA Repair Protein AlkB Homologs; Alkylation Repair Homolog Proteins; Alkylation Repair Homologs; AlkB Homologs;
Registry Number MeSH : EC 1.14.11.33;
UNII : EC 1.14.11.33;
Origin ID : D000071496;
UMLS CUI : C4277608;
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A family of alpha- KETOGLUTARIC ACID and Fe(II)-dependent dioxygenases that are homologous
to AlkB, an enzyme that repairs alkylated nucleic acids in E. coli. The mammalian
homologs have diverse substrate specificities and functions that include DNA REPAIR,
generating unique wobble modifications in URIDINE tRNA, demethylation of nucleotides
in DNA and RNA, and demethylation of LYSINE residues on certain proteins, including
ACTIN and histones (HISTONE CODE).