FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
Gene Group: HISTONE DEMETHYLASES
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General Information
Name
HISTONE DEMETHYLASES
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
KDM
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000307
Date last reviewed
2021-07-12
Number of members
11
Description
Description
Histone demethylases mediate the removal of methyl groups from lysine or arginine residues of histones. (Adapted from FBrf0218651.)
Notes on Group
Source Material
The HISTONE DEMETHYLASES Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Shalaby et al., 2017, Holowatyj et al., 2015, Greer and Shi, 2012, Rudolph et al., 2007, and Klose et al., 2006 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
histone demethylase activity
Biological Process
post-translational protein modification
Cellular Component
nucleus
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
OXIDOREDUCTASES
Component group(s)
JMJC FAMILY HISTONE DEMETHYLASES
LSD1 FAMILY HISTONE DEMETHYLASES
Members (11)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
KDM
K(lysine) demethylases
Histone demethylases
HDM
LYSINE DEMETHYLASES
HISTONE LYSINE DEMETHYLASES
HISTONE DEMETHYLASES
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (7)