Elusive recognition determinants for ubiquitination

J Mol Recognit. 2002 Jan-Feb;15(1):3-5. doi: 10.1002/jmr.561.

Abstract

How are proteins recognized as substrates for ubiquitination? Here we summarize insights from recent experiments that address this issue. These highlight the diversity and complexity of determinants for substrate recognition, and raise many questions for further investigation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational*
  • Protein Structure, Tertiary
  • Substrate Specificity
  • Ubiquitin / chemistry
  • Ubiquitin / metabolism*

Substances

  • Ubiquitin