Uchl4
Function
Ubiquitin-protein hydrolase is involved both in the processing of ubiquitin precursors and of ubiquitinated proteins. This enzyme is a thiol protease that recognizes and hydrolyzes a peptide bond at the C-terminal glycine of ubiquitin.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the peptidase C12 family.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in various tissues at low level.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase isozyme L4, UCH-L4, Ubiquitin thioesterase L4, Uchl4