histone H3K27me2/H3K27me3 demethylase activity

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Namehistone H3K27me2/H3K27me3 demethylase activity
IDGO_0071558
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

histone H3-tri/di-methyl-lysine-27 demethylase activity

Description

Catalysis of the removal of a methyl group from a tri- or a dimethyl-lysine residue at position 27 of the histone H3 protein. This is a dioxygenase reaction that is dependent on Fe(II) and 2-oxoglutarate.

Related synonym

histone H3K27me2 demethylase activity, histone H3K27me3 demethylase activity

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