Cyclebase 3.0

Cell-cycle regulation database

Lsd2 [SPAC23E2.02.1]

Histone demethylase SWIRM2 (predicted); Catalytic component of the SWM histone demethylase complex that specifically demethylates H3K9me2, a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional activation, thereby acting as a corepressor. Acts by oxidizing the substrate by FAD to generate the corresponding imine that is subsequently hydrolyzed. Has a role in regulating heterochromatin propagation and euchromatic transcription. Also has a gene activating role; Belongs to the flavin monoamine oxidase family.

Synonyms:  lsd2,  lsd2p,  LSD2_SCHPO; LSD2_SCHPO; LSD2_SCHPO; LSD2_SCHPO,  saf140,  SPAC23E2.02 ...

Linkouts:  STRING