histone H3K9me/H3K9me2 demethylase activity

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Namehistone H3K9me/H3K9me2 demethylase activity
IDGO_0140683
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

histone H3-di/monomethyl-lysine-9 demethylase activity

Description

Catalysis of the removal of a methyl group from a di or a monomethyl-lysine residue at position 9 of the histone H3 protein. This is a dioxygenase reaction that is dependent on Fe(II) and 2-oxoglutarate.

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