5dfl | pdb_00005dfl
Crystal structure of Ube2K~Ubiquitin conjugate
Structural highlights
Function[UBB_HUMAN] Ubiquitin exists either covalently attached to another protein, or free (unanchored). When covalently bound, it is conjugated to target proteins via an isopeptide bond either as a monomer (monoubiquitin), a polymer linked via different Lys residues of the ubiquitin (polyubiquitin chains) or a linear polymer linked via the initiator Met of the ubiquitin (linear polyubiquitin chains). Polyubiquitin chains, when attached to a target protein, have different functions depending on the Lys residue of the ubiquitin that is linked: Lys-6-linked may be involved in DNA repair; Lys-11-linked is involved in ERAD (endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation) and in cell-cycle regulation; Lys-29-linked is involved in lysosomal degradation; Lys-33-linked is involved in kinase modification; Lys-48-linked is involved in protein degradation via the proteasome; Lys-63-linked is involved in endocytosis, DNA-damage responses as well as in signaling processes leading to activation of the transcription factor NF-kappa-B. Linear polymer chains formed via attachment by the initiator Met lead to cell signaling. Ubiquitin is usually conjugated to Lys residues of target proteins, however, in rare cases, conjugation to Cys or Ser residues has been observed. When polyubiquitin is free (unanchored-polyubiquitin), it also has distinct roles, such as in activation of protein kinases, and in signaling.[1] [2] [UBE2K_HUMAN] Accepts ubiquitin from the E1 complex and catalyzes its covalent attachment to other proteins. In vitro, in the presence or in the absence of BRCA1-BARD1 E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase complex, catalyzes the synthesis of 'Lys-48'-linked polyubiquitin chains. Does not transfer ubiquitin directly to but elongates monoubiquitinated substrate protein. Mediates the selective degradation of short-lived and abnormal proteins, such as the endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) of misfolded lumenal proteins. Ubiquitinates huntingtin. May mediate foam cell formation by the suppression of apoptosis of lipid-bearing macrophages through ubiquitination and subsequence degradation of p53/TP53. Proposed to be involved in ubiquitination and proteolytic processing of NF-kappa-B; in vitro supports ubiquitination of NFKB1. In case of infection by cytomegaloviruses may be involved in the US11-dependent degradation of MHC class I heavy chains following their export from the ER to the cytosol. In case of viral infections may be involved in the HPV E7 protein-dependent degradation of RB1.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Publication Abstract from PubMedThe post-translational modification of proteins by ubiquitin is central to the regulation of eukaryotic cells. Substrate-bound ubiquitin chains linked by lysine 11 and 48 target proteins to the proteasome for degradation and determine protein abundance in cells, while other ubiquitin chain linkages regulate protein interactions. The specificity of chain-linkage type is usually determined by ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (E2s). The degradative E2, Ube2K, preferentially catalyses formation of Lys48-linked chains, but like most E2s, the molecular basis for chain formation is not well understood. Here we report the crystal structure of a Ube2K~ubiquitin conjugate and demonstrate that even though it is monomeric, Ube2K can synthesize Lys48-linked ubiquitin chains. Using site-directed mutagenesis and modelling, our studies reveal a molecular understanding of the catalytic complex and identify key features required for synthesis of degradative Lys48-linked chains. The position of the acceptor ubiquitin described here is likely conserved in other E2s that catalyse Lys48-linked ubiquitin chain synthesis. The molecular basis of lysine 48 ubiquitin chain synthesis by Ube2K.,Middleton AJ, Day CL Sci Rep. 2015 Nov 23;5:16793. doi: 10.1038/srep16793. PMID:26592444[11] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. See AlsoReferences
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