Term Name: | histone H3K27me2/H3K27me3 demethylase activity |
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Synonyms: | histone demethylase activity (H3-K27 specific), histone H3-tri/di-methyl-lysine-27 demethylase activity, histone H3K27me2 demethylase activity, histone H3K27me3 demethylase activity |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0071558] QuickGO AmiGO |