Ubiquitin

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Description

Ubiquitin is a type of Polypeptide that contains the residues of 76 amino acids in its chemical structure.

 

Biological Function of Ubiquitin

Cells

 Ubiquitin is involved in the process of (induced by Proteasomes):  [1]

 Ubiquitin attaches to endogenous Proteins and marks them for removal via the process of Proteolysis induced by Proteasomes.  The interaction between Ubiquitin and Proteasomes is known as the Proteasome-Ubiquitin pathway.

 Ubiquitin is a major factor in the breakdown () of endogenous Proteins in the Muscles.

 

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