| Term Name: | histone deacetylase activity, NAD-dependent |
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| Synonyms: | histone deacetylase activity, NAD-dependent histone deacetylase activity, NAD-dependent histone lysine deacetylase activity, SIR2, sirtuin |
| Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: N(6)-acetyl-L-lysyl-[histone] + NAD+ + H2O = L-lysyl-[protein] + 2''-O-acetyl-ADP-D-ribose + nicotinamide. This reaction transfers an acetyl group from a histone to NAD, producing nicotinamide. |
| Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0017136] QuickGO AmiGO |