cytidine deaminase activity GO_0004126
cytidine deaminase activity
ID: GO_0004126
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: cytidine + H+ + H2O = uridine + NH4 and deoxycytidine + H+ + H2O = deoxyuridine + NH4+.
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- deaminase activity
- hydrolase activity, acting on carbon-nitrogen (but not peptide) bonds, in cyclic amidines
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| deoxycytidine deaminase activity | related synonym | |
| cytidine aminohydrolase activity | related synonym | 3.5.4.5 |
| cytosine nucleoside deaminase activity | related synonym | 3.5.4.5 |
| (deoxy)cytidine deaminase activity | exact synonym | 3.5.4.5 |