Harmonizome 3.0

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 1A

This gene encodes a nuclear protein containing a SWIRM domain, a FAD-binding motif, and an amine oxidase domain. This protein is a component of several histone deacetylase complexes, though it silences genes by functioning as a histone demethylase. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 1B

Flavin-dependent histone demethylases, such as KDM1B, regulate histone lysine methylation, an epigenetic mark that regulates gene expression and chromatin function (Karytinos et al., 2009 [PubMed 19407342]).[supplied by OMIM, Oct 2009]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 3A pseudogene

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 2A

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of ubiquitin protein ligase complex called SCFs (SKP1-cullin-F-box), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 classes: Fbws containing WD-40 domains, Fbls containing leucine-rich repeats, and Fbxs containing either different protein-protein interaction modules or no recognizable motifs. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls class and, in addition to an F-box, contains at least six highly degenerated leucine-rich repeats. This family member plays a role in epigenetic silencing. It nucleates at CpG islands and specifically demethylates both mono- and di-methylated lysine-36 of histone H3. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 2B

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of ubiquitin protein ligase complex called SCFs (SKP1-cullin-F-box), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 classes: Fbws containing WD-40 domains, Fbls containing leucine-rich repeats, and Fbxs containing either different protein-protein interaction modules or no recognizable motifs. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls class. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene, but the full-length nature of some variants has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4E pseudogene

Predicted to enable histone H3K9 demethylase activity. Predicted to be involved in chromatin remodeling and regulation of gene expression. Predicted to be located in chromatin. Predicted to be active in nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 8

This gene likely encodes a histone lysine demethylase. Studies of a similar protein in mouse indicate a potential role for this protein as a tumor suppressor. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4E

The protein encoded by this intronless gene is a member of a large family of histone lysine demethylases, which use oxygen and 2-oxoglutarate to demethylate di- and trimethylated lys9 of histone H3. Derepression of genes by demethylases is sometimes involved in viral infection or carcinogenesis, so inhibitors of these enzymes are desired. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2016]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4D

Enables histone H3K9me2/H3K9me3 demethylase activity. Involved in inflammatory response. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cellular response to ionizing radiation; double-strand break repair via homologous recombination; and positive regulation of double-strand break repair via nonhomologous end joining. Located in site of double-strand break. Biomarker of nephroblastoma. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 7A

Enables histone demethylase activity; methylated histone binding activity; and transition metal ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in chromatin remodeling; midbrain development; and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in nucleolus and nucleoplasm. Implicated in melanoma. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 5D

This gene encodes a protein containing zinc finger domains. A short peptide derived from this protein is a minor histocompatibility antigen which can lead to graft rejection of male donor cells in a female recipient. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 5A

This gene encodes a member of the Jumonji, AT-rich interactive domain 1 (JARID1) histone demethylase protein family. The encoded protein plays a role in gene regulation through the histone code by specifically demethylating lysine 4 of histone H3. The encoded protein interacts with many other proteins, including retinoblastoma protein, and is implicated in the transcriptional regulation of Hox genes and cytokines. This gene may play a role in tumor progression. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2013]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 5B

This gene encodes a lysine-specific histone demethylase that belongs to the jumonji/ARID domain-containing family of histone demethylases. The encoded protein is capable of demethylating tri-, di- and monomethylated lysine 4 of histone H3. This protein plays a role in the transcriptional repression or certain tumor suppressor genes and is upregulated in certain cancer cells. This protein may also play a role in genome stability and DNA repair. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2016]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 5C

This gene is a member of the SMCY homolog family and encodes a protein with one ARID domain, one JmjC domain, one JmjN domain and two PHD-type zinc fingers. The DNA-binding motifs suggest this protein is involved in the regulation of transcription and chromatin remodeling. Mutations in this gene have been associated with X-linked cognitive disability. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]

histone demethylase UTY-like

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4D pseudogene

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4D pseudogene

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 6A

This gene is located on the X chromosome and is the corresponding locus to a Y-linked gene which encodes a tetratricopeptide repeat (TPR) protein. The encoded protein of this gene contains a JmjC-domain and catalyzes the demethylation of tri/dimethylated histone H3. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2014]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 6B

The protein encoded by this gene is a lysine-specific demethylase that specifically demethylates di- or tri-methylated lysine 27 of histone H3 (H3K27me2 or H3K27me3). H3K27 trimethylation is a repressive epigenetic mark controlling chromatin organization and gene silencing. This protein can also demethylate non-histone proteins such as retinoblastoma protein. Through its demethylation actvity this gene influences cellular differentiation and development, tumorigenesis, inflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. This protein has two classical nuclear localization signals at its N-terminus. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2017]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 5D pseudogene 1

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 3B

Predicted to enable chromatin DNA binding activity; histone H3K9 demethylase activity; and transcription coregulator activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in nucleoplasm. Biomarker of acute lymphoblastic leukemia; breast cancer; colorectal cancer; and lung non-small cell carcinoma. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 3A

Enables histone H3K9me/H3K9me2 demethylase activity; iron ion binding activity; and nuclear androgen receptor binding activity. Involved in androgen receptor signaling pathway; formaldehyde biosynthetic process; and positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Located in nucleoplasm. Implicated in cervical cancer and colon cancer. Biomarker of Ewing sarcoma; hepatocellular carcinoma; nasopharynx carcinoma; and prostate cancer. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

histone demethylase UTY-like

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4A

This gene is a member of the Jumonji domain 2 (JMJD2) family and encodes a protein containing a JmjN domain, a JmjC domain, a JD2H domain, two TUDOR domains, and two PHD-type zinc fingers. This nuclear protein functions as a trimethylation-specific demethylase, converting specific trimethylated histone residues to the dimethylated form, and as a transcriptional repressor. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2009]

AlkB family member 5, RNA demethylase

Enables mRNA N6-methyladenosine dioxygenase activity and molecular condensate scaffold activity. Involved in membraneless organelle assembly; post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression; and response to hypoxia. Acts upstream of or within regulation of mRNA export from nucleus and regulation of mRNA processing. Located in Golgi apparatus; cytosol; and nuclear speck. Is active in paraspeckles. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4D pseudogene

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4C

This gene is a member of the Jumonji domain 2 (JMJD2) family. The encoded protein is a trimethylation-specific demethylase, and converts specific trimethylated histone residues to the dimethylated form. This enzymatic action regulates gene expression and chromosome segregation. Chromosomal aberrations and changes in expression of this gene may be found in tumor cells. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2015]

lysine (K)-specific demethylase 4B

Enables histone H3K36 demethylase activity and histone H3K9me2/H3K9me3 demethylase activity. Predicted to be involved in brain development; chromatin remodeling; and regulation of gene expression. Located in cytosol and nucleoplasm. Implicated in autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder; breast cancer; colorectal cancer; malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor; and stomach cancer. Biomarker of several diseases, including alopecia areata; lung cancer; medulloblastoma; prostate cancer; and stomach cancer. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

lysine demethylase 4F

Predicted to enable histone H3K9 demethylase activity. Predicted to be involved in chromatin remodeling and regulation of gene expression. Predicted to be located in chromatin. Predicted to be active in nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]