Ubiquitin carboxyl-terminal hydrolase 16

Definition:

Specifically deubiquitinates 'Lys-120' of histone H2A (H2AK119Ub), a specific tag for epigenetic transcriptional repression, thereby acting as a coactivator. Deubiquitination of histone H2A is a prerequisite for subsequent phosphorylation at 'Ser-11' of histone H3 (H3S10ph), and is required for chromosome segregation when cells enter into mitosis. In resting B- and T-lymphocytes, phosphorylation by AURKB leads to enhance its activity, thereby maintaining transcription in resting lymphocytes. Regulates Hox gene expression via histone H2A deubiquitination. Prefers nucleosomal substrates. Does not deubiquitinate histone H2B.

References:

[1]. Heui-Yun Joo, et al. Regulation of cell cycle progression and gene expression by H2A deubiquitination. Nature. 2007 Oct 25;449(7165):1068-72. [Content Brief]

[2]. S Y Cai, et al. A mutant deubiquitinating enzyme (Ubp-M) associates with mitotic chromosomes and blocks cell division. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1999 Mar 16;96(6):2828-33. [Content Brief]

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