Alpha-ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase AlkB Homolog4 is a member of the superfamily of alpha-ketoglutarate and Fe(II)-dependent dioxygenase, and is located in the nucleus and cytoplasm (Li al. 2013 ). It is involved in both DNA and protein dmethylation. Specifically, it demethylates DNA N(6)-methyladenosine (m6A), therby having a role in Pylycom silencing (Li al. 2013 ).
S-adenosyl-methionine-dependent-methyltransferases are a highly versatile class of enzymes that is involved in the transfer of methyl groups to different biomolecules such as DNA, proteins and small-metabolites (Struck al. 2012 ). Of note, SAM methylates Lys84 (K84me1) in actin. K84me1 maintain actomyosine dynamics and supports the normal cleavage furrow ingression during cytokinesis and cell migration (Li al. 2013 ).
Non-muscle myosin II (NMII) generates the contractile force that is required for furrow regression, specifically by sliding along F-actin filaments. ALKBH4 demethylates K84me1 contributing to the maintenance of actomyosin dynamics, supporting normal cleavage furrow regression during cytokinesis and cell migration (Li al. 2013 ).