Summary

Name UCHL3
Full Name Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase isozyme L3
Synonyms UCH-L3, Ubiquitin thioesterase L3 |
Primary ID P15374
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Type protein
Relations 7
Pathways Ubiquitin activation
Function Deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB) that controls levels of cellular ubiquitin through processing of ubiquitin precursors and ubiquitinated proteins. Thiol protease that recognizes and hydrolyzes a peptide bond at the C-terminal glycine of either ubiquitin or NEDD8. Has a 10-fold preference for Arg and Lys at position P3'', and exhibits a preference towards 'Lys-48'-linked ubiquitin chains. Deubiquitinates ENAC in apical compartments, thereby regulating apical membrane recycling. Indirectly increases the phosphorylation of IGFIR, AKT and FOXO1 and promotes insulin-signaling and insulin-induced adipogenesis. Required for stress-response retinal, skeletal muscle and germ cell maintenance. May be involved in working memory. Can hydrolyze UBB(+1), a mutated form of ubiquitin which is not effectively degraded by the proteasome and is associated with neurogenerative disorders.

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png deubiquitination RAD51 0.33
Publications: 3
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png phosphorylation UCHL3 0.335
Publications: 1
+ up-regulates quantity img/direct-activation.png cleavage Ubiquitin 0.864
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Pathways:Ubiquitin activation
+ up-regulates quantity img/direct-activation.png cleavage RPS27A 0.789
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Pathways:Ubiquitin activation
+ up-regulates quantity img/direct-activation.png cleavage UBA52 0.788
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Pathways:Ubiquitin activation