protein-arginine deiminase activity

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Nameprotein-arginine deiminase activity
IDGO_0004668
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Molecular function

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: H2O + L-arginyl-[protein] = L-citrullyl-[protein] + NH4+, resulting in citrullination of the target protein. This reaction is calcium-dependent.

Related synonym

peptidylarginine deiminase activity, protein-L-arginine iminohydrolase activity

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