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]

See Also

• 3D structures of 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