DNA N-glycosylase activity [GO_0019104]
Catalysis of the removal of damaged bases by cleaving the N-C1’ glycosidic bond between the target damaged DNA base and the deoxyribose sugar. The reaction releases a free base and leaves an apurinic/apyrimidinic (AP) site.
DNA N-glycosylase activity
ID: GO_0019104
Class
Catalysis of the removal of damaged bases by cleaving the N-C1' glycosidic bond between the target damaged DNA base and the deoxyribose sugar. The reaction releases a free base and leaves an apurinic/apyrimidinic (AP) site.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| DNA glycosylase activity | exact synonym | |
| endonuclease VIII activity | related synonym |
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