PSMB7
Function
Component of the 20S core proteasome complex involved in the proteolytic degradation of most intracellular proteins. This complex plays numerous essential roles within the cell by associating with different regulatory particles. Associated with two 19S regulatory particles, forms the 26S proteasome and thus participates in the ATP-dependent degradation of ubiquitinated proteins. The 26S proteasome plays a key role in the maintenance of protein homeostasis by removing misfolded or damaged proteins that could impair cellular functions, and by removing proteins whose functions are no longer required. Associated with the PA200 or PA28, the 20S proteasome mediates ubiquitin-independent protein degradation. This type of proteolysis is required in several pathways including spermatogenesis (20S-PA200 complex) or generation of a subset of MHC class I-presented antigenic peptides (20S-PA28 complex). Within the 20S core complex, PSMB7 displays a trypsin-like activity.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the peptidase T1B family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed at a low level in colonic mucosa. Up-regulated in colorectal cancer tissues.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
- Translocated from the cytoplasm into the nucleus following interaction with AKIRIN2, which bridges the proteasome with the nuclear import receptor IPO9.
Alternative names
Z, PSMB7, Proteasome subunit beta type-7, Macropain chain Z, Multicatalytic endopeptidase complex chain Z, Proteasome subunit Z, Proteasome subunit beta-2, beta-2