4evv

Structural highlights

Function

MBD4_MOUSE Mismatch-specific DNA N-glycosylase involved in DNA repair. Has thymine glycosylase activity and is specific for G:T mismatches within methylated and unmethylated CpG sites. Can also remove uracil or 5-fluorouracil in G:U mismatches. Has no lyase activity. Was first identified as methyl-CpG-binding protein.

See Also

• Methyl CpG binding protein
• Methyl CpG binding protein 3D structures