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GO: Molecular Function

histone H2A methyltransferase activity

Term ID
GO:0140940
Synonyms
  • histone H2A methylase activity
  • histone H2A methylation
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: S-adenosyl-L-methionine + a histone H2 = S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine + a methylated histone H2A. Histone methylation generally occurs on either an arginine or a lysine residue. 28450737
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GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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