APOBEC2
Function
Probable C to U editing enzyme whose physiological substrate is not yet known. Does not display detectable apoB mRNA editing. Has a low intrinsic cytidine deaminase activity. May play a role in the epigenetic regulation of gene expression through the process of active DNA demethylation.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the cytidine and deoxycytidylate deaminase family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed exclusively in heart and skeletal muscle.
Alternative names
C->U-editing enzyme APOBEC-2, mRNA(cytosine(6666)) deaminase 2, APOBEC2