Overview:

UBE2N (UBC13) or ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2N is a member of the E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme family which plays a role in DNA post-replication repair. UBE2N gene encodes a novel human E2 that may be involved in protein degradation in the muscles and testis. UBE2N plays a role in initiation of homologous recombination during double-strand break repair. UBE2N activity may have therapeutic uses in controlling inflammatory responses and it is also important in the induction of immune responses.

Gene Aliases:

UBC13; UbcH-ben

Genbank Number:

NM_003348

References:

1. Mondal, S. et al: A bioluminescent assay for monitoring conjugation of ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like proteins. Anal. Biochem. 510: 41-51, 2016

2. Yamaguchi, T. et al: Cloning and expression of cDNA encoding a human ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme similar to the Drosophila bendless gene product. J. Biochem. 120: 494-497, 1996

3. Zhao, G.Y. et al: A critical role for the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme Ubc13 in initiating homologous recombination. Molec. Cell 25: 663-675, 2007