4x57

Structural highlights

Function

[UBC8_ARATH] Accepts the ubiquitin from the E1 complex and catalyzes its covalent attachment to other proteins. Mediates the selective degradation of short-lived and abnormal proteins.^[1] [MUB3_ARATH] May serve as docking site to facilitate the association of other proteins to the plasma membrane.

See Also

• Ubiquitin conjugating enzyme

References

1. ↑ Kraft E, Stone SL, Ma L, Su N, Gao Y, Lau OS, Deng XW, Callis J. Genome analysis and functional characterization of the E2 and RING-type E3 ligase ubiquitination enzymes of Arabidopsis. Plant Physiol. 2005 Dec;139(4):1597-611. PMID:16339806 doi:http://dx.doi.org/139/4/1597