single-strand selective uracil DNA N-glycosylase activity

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Namesingle-strand selective uracil DNA N-glycosylase activity
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

single-strand selective monofunctional uracil-DNA glycosylase activity

Description

Catalysis of the cleavage of the N-C1' glycosidic bond between the damaged DNA base and the deoxyribose sugar, releasing a free base and leaving an apyrimidinic (AP) site. Enzymes with this activity recognize and remove uracil bases present in single-stranded DNA.

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