Term Name:	protein side chain deglutamylation
Synonyms:	removal of posttranslational polyglutamylation, shortening of glutamate side chain
Definition:	The removal of a glutamate residue from the side chain of a protein. Glutamate side chains are added to glutamic acid residues within the primary protein sequence during polyglutamylation.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0035610]    QuickGO    AmiGO