ALKBH3
Function
Dioxygenase that mediates demethylation of DNA and RNA containing 1-methyladenosine (m1A) (PubMed:12486230, PubMed:12594517, PubMed:16174769, PubMed:26863196, PubMed:26863410). Repairs alkylated DNA containing 1-methyladenosine (m1A) and 3-methylcytosine (m3C) by oxidative demethylation (PubMed:12486230, PubMed:12594517, PubMed:16174769, PubMed:25944111). Has a strong preference for single-stranded DNA (PubMed:12486230, PubMed:12594517, PubMed:16174769, PubMed:20714506). Able to process alkylated m3C within double-stranded regions via its interaction with ASCC3, which promotes DNA unwinding to generate single-stranded substrate needed for ALKBH3 (PubMed:22055184). Can repair exocyclic 3,N4-ethenocytosine adducs in single-stranded DNA (PubMed:25797601). Also acts on RNA (PubMed:12594517, PubMed:16174769, PubMed:16858410, PubMed:26863196, PubMed:26863410). Demethylates N(1)-methyladenosine (m1A) RNA, an epigenetic internal modification of messenger RNAs (mRNAs) highly enriched within 5'-untranslated regions (UTRs) and in the vicinity of start codons (PubMed:26863196, PubMed:26863410). Requires molecular oxygen, alpha-ketoglutarate and iron (PubMed:16858410, PubMed:22055184).
Post-translational modifications
Ubiquitinated; undergoes 'Lys-48'-linked polyubiquitination. OTUD4 promotes USP7 and USP9X-dependent deubiquitination of 'Lys-48'-polyubiquitinated ALKBH3 promoting the repair of alkylated DNA lesions.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the alkB family.
Tissue Specificity
Ubiquitous. Detected in heart, pancreas, skeletal muscle, thymus, testis, ovary, spleen, prostate, small intestine, peripheral blood leukocytes, urinary bladder and colon.
Cellular localization
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
- Colocalizes with ASCC2 and ASCC3 in nuclear foci when cells have been exposed to alkylating agents that cause DNA damage (PubMed:29144457). Predominantly localizes to the nucleus.
Alternative names
ABH3, DEPC1, ALKBH3, Alpha-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase alkB homolog 3, Alkylated DNA repair protein alkB homolog 3, DEPC-1, Prostate cancer antigen 1, hABH3