UBE4A, KIAA0126, Ubiquitin conjugation factor E4 A
This gene encodes a member of the U-box ubiquitin ligase family. The encoded protein is involved in multiubiquitin chain assembly and plays a critical role in chromosome condensation and separation through the polyubiquitination of securin. Autoantibodies against the encoded protein may be markers for scleroderma and Crohns disease. A pseudogene of this gene is located on the long arm of chromosome 3. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011],function:Binds to the ubiquitin moieties of preformed conjugates and catalyzes ubiquitin chain assembly in conjunction with E1, E2, and E3.,sequence caution:Contaminating sequence. Potential poly-A sequence.,similarity:Belongs to the ubiquitin conjugation factor E4 family.,similarity:Contains 1 U-box domain.,
