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OBSOLETE. Catalysis of the hydrolysis of alkylated DNA; recognizes and removes both N-3- and N-7-methyl purines by cleaving the N-C1\' glycosidic bond between the target damaged DNA base and the deoxyribose sugar. The reaction releases a free base and leaves an apurinic (AP) site. [PMID:10375529]
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