Target type: molecularfunction
The binding activity of a molecule that brings together a ubiquitin-like ligase (including ubiquitin ligase and UFM1 ligase) and its substrate. Usually mediated by F-box BTB/POZ domain proteins. [PMID:24658274]
Ubiquitin-like ligase-substrate adaptor activity is a crucial molecular function involved in the intricate process of protein ubiquitination. This activity plays a pivotal role in cellular signaling, protein degradation, and other vital cellular functions.
Ubiquitin ligases (E3s) are enzymes responsible for attaching ubiquitin, a small protein, to target proteins. This attachment, known as ubiquitination, can alter the fate of the target protein in various ways. E3s often rely on adaptor proteins, also called substrate receptors, to specifically recognize and bind to target proteins.
Ubiquitin-like ligase-substrate adaptor activity refers to the ability of these adaptor proteins to facilitate the ubiquitination process by bridging the interaction between E3s and their target substrates. They act as a molecular matchmaker, bringing together the E3 enzyme and the appropriate protein to be ubiquitinated.
The adaptor protein achieves this by possessing specific domains that bind to both the E3 ligase and the target protein. These domains can recognize specific motifs or sequences within the target protein, ensuring that only the appropriate proteins are ubiquitinated.
The binding of the adaptor protein to both the E3 and the target protein creates a complex that allows the E3 to efficiently transfer ubiquitin onto the target. This process is highly regulated and can be influenced by various factors, including post-translational modifications and cellular signaling events.
The ubiquitination of target proteins can have diverse consequences. It can trigger protein degradation through the proteasome, regulate protein activity, alter protein localization, and promote protein interactions.
In conclusion, ubiquitin-like ligase-substrate adaptor activity is a critical molecular function that underpins the precise and selective ubiquitination of target proteins. By acting as a molecular bridge between E3s and substrates, these adaptor proteins play a vital role in regulating a wide array of cellular processes. Their activity ensures that the ubiquitination process is targeted, specific, and contributes to the proper functioning of the cell.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase SUV39H2 | A histone-lysine N-methyltransferase SUV39H2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9H5I1] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Methylosome protein 50 | A methylosome protein WDR77 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q9BQA1] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 | A kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:Q14145] | Homo sapiens (human) |
S-phase kinase-associated protein 2 | An S-phase kinase-associated protein 2 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Cell division cycle protein 20 homolog | A cell division cycle protein 20 homolog that is encoded in the genome of human. [PMID:11030144, PMID:20624902, PRO:KER] | Homo sapiens (human) |
von Hippel-Lindau disease tumor suppressor | A von Hippel-Lindau disease tumor suppressor that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P40337] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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3-phenylpropionic acid | 3-phenylpropionic acid : A monocarboxylic acid that is propionic acid substituted at position 3 by a phenyl group. 3-phenylpropionic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd | benzenes; monocarboxylic acid | antifungal agent; human metabolite; plant metabolite |
sulforaphane | sulforaphane : An isothiocyanate having a 4-(methylsulfinyl)butyl group attached to the nitrogen. sulforaphane: from Cardaria draba L. | isothiocyanate; sulfoxide | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; EC 3.5.1.98 (histone deacetylase) inhibitor; plant metabolite |
1-naphthylamine | 1-naphthylamine : A naphthylamine that is naphthalene substituted by an amino group at position 1. 1-Naphthylamine: A suspected industrial carcinogen (and listed as such by OSHA). Its N-hydroxy metabolite is strongly carcinogenic and mutagenic. naphthylamine : A primary arylamine that is naphthalene substituted by an amino group at unspecified position. | naphthylamine | human xenobiotic metabolite |
iberin | isothiocyanate; sulfoxide | apoptosis inducer; plant metabolite; quorum sensing inhibitor | |
s-adenosylmethionine | acylcarnitine: structure in first source S-adenosyl-L-methioninate : A sulfonium betaine that is a conjugate base of S-adenosyl-L-methionine obtained by the deprotonation of the carboxy group. | sulfonium betaine | human metabolite |
3-morpholinopropylamine | 3-morpholinopropylamine : A member of the class of morpholines that is morpholine substituted by a 3-aminopropyl group a the N atom. | morpholines; primary amino compound | |
2,4'-bisphenol f | 2,4'-bisphenol F: contact allergen; structure given in first source | ||
8-(4-tolylsulfonylamino)quinoline | 8-(4-tolylsulfonylamino)quinoline: has diabetogenic properties; can be used for fluorometric determination of zinc; structure given in first source | sulfonamide | |
hei 712 | organofluorine compound; quinolone | ||
2-(5-Chlorobenzo[b]thiophen-3-yl)acetic acid | 1-benzothiophenes | ||
alyssin | sulfoxide | ||
nsc 680410 | NSC 680410: a bcr/abl kinase inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
s-adenosylhomocysteine | S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine : An organic sulfide that is the S-adenosyl derivative of L-homocysteine. S-Adenosylhomocysteine: 5'-S-(3-Amino-3-carboxypropyl)-5'-thioadenosine. Formed from S-adenosylmethionine after transmethylation reactions. | adenosines; amino acid zwitterion; homocysteine derivative; homocysteines; organic sulfide | cofactor; EC 2.1.1.72 [site-specific DNA-methyltransferase (adenine-specific)] inhibitor; EC 2.1.1.79 (cyclopropane-fatty-acyl-phospholipid synthase) inhibitor; epitope; fundamental metabolite |
5'-methylthioadenosine | 5'-methylthioadenosine: structure 5'-S-methyl-5'-thioadenosine : Adenosine with the hydroxy group at C-5' substituted with a methylthio (methylsulfanyl) group. | thioadenosine | algal metabolite; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite |
dimethyl fumarate | diester; enoate ester; methyl ester | antipsoriatic; immunomodulator | |
umi-77 | UMI-77: an Mcl-1 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
apcin | apcin: inhibits the anaphase-promoting complex; structure in first source | ||
6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate | 6-(Methylsulfinyl)hexyl isothiocyanate: showed a dose-dependent inhibition of LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO), iNOS mRNA and protein. | sulfoxide | |
(1S,2R)-2-[[(1S)-1-[(1,3-dioxo-2-isoindolyl)methyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl]-oxomethyl]-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid | LH601A: inhibits the interaction between KEAP1 and NRF2; structure in first source | phthalimides | |
epz004777 | N-glycosyl compound | ||
gsk343 | GSK343 : A member of the class of indazoles that is 1-isopropyl-1H-indazole-4-carboxamide in which the nitrogen of the carboxamide group is substituted by a (6-methyl-2-oxo-4-propyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-3-yl)methyl group and in which the indazole ring is substituted at position 6 by a 2-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)pyridin-4-yl group. A highly potent and selective EZH2 inhibitor (IC50 = 4 nM). GSK343: an EZH2 methyltransferase inhibitor | aminopyridine; indazoles; N-alkylpiperazine; N-arylpiperazine; pyridone; secondary carboxamide | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.1.1.43 (enhancer of zeste homolog 2) inhibitor |
osimertinib | osimertinib : A member of the class of aminopyrimidines that is 4-(1-methylindol-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-amine in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2-methoxy-4-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl](methyl)amino-5-acrylamidophenyl group. Used (as the mesylate salt) for treatment of EGFR T790M mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer. osimertinib: an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor | acrylamides; aminopyrimidine; biaryl; indoles; monomethoxybenzene; secondary amino compound; secondary carboxamide; substituted aniline; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; epidermal growth factor receptor antagonist |
nk 252 | NK 252: potentiates the action of antitumor drugs against drug-sensitive tumors; structure given in first source | ||
6,7-dimethoxy-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-n-(5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pentyl)quinazolin-4-amine | 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-N-(5-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)pentyl)quinazolin-4-amine: a SETD8 inhibitor; structure in first source | ||
gsk3235025 | GSK3235025: an inhibitor of protein arginine methyltransferase-5 (PRMT5); structure in first source | ||
MZ1 | organic molecular entity | ||
protac-3 |