UCHL3 — Ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L3
UCHL3 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 1 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
UCHL3's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macrophages | Spliceosomal snRNP Cell cycle | ANAPC11, BANF1, CCDC25, CCT8, ERH, FIBP, FKBP3, GLRX5 +30 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Chromosome | 13: 75549480-75606020 |
|---|---|
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Enzymes, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Molecular function | Hydrolase, Protease, Thiol protease |
| Biological process | Ubl conjugation pathway |
Function
Deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB) that controls levels of cellular ubiquitin through processing of ubiquitin precursors and ubiquitinated proteins. Thiol protease that recognizes and hydrolyzes a peptide bond at the C-terminal glycine of either ubiquitin or NEDD8. Has a 10-fold preference for Arg and Lys at position P3'', and exhibits a preference towards 'Lys-48'-linked ubiquitin chains. Deubiquitinates ENAC in apical compartments, thereby regulating apical membrane recycling. Indirectly increases the phosphorylation of IGFIR, AKT and FOXO1 and promotes insulin-signaling and insulin-induced adipogenesis. Required for stress-response retinal, skeletal muscle and germ cell maintenance. May be involved in working memory. Can hydrolyze UBB(+1), a mutated form of ubiquitin which is not effectively degraded by the proteasome and is associated with neurogenerative disorders.
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.