Alpha-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase alkB homolog 4

Definition:

Dioxygenase that mediates demethylation of actin monomethylated at 'Lys-84' (K84me1), thereby acting as a regulator of actomyosin-processes. Demethylation of actin K84me1 is required for maintaining actomyosin dynamics supporting normal cleavage furrow ingression during cytokinesis and cell migration. In addition to proteins, also demethylates DNA: specifically demethylates DNA methylated on the 6th position of adenine (N(6)-methyladenosine) DNA, thereby regulating Polycomb silencing (By similarity).

References:

[1]. Ming-Ming Li, et al. ALKBH4-dependent demethylation of actin regulates actomyosin dynamics. Nat Commun. 2013;4:1832. [Content Brief]

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