"ubiquitin ligase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ubiquitin ligases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} ubiquitin ligase (plural ubiquitin ligases)
  1. (biochemistry) A protein that recruits an E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme that has been loaded with ubiquitin, promoting protein ubiquitination and degradation. Categories (topical): Biochemistry

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