Abcam, ab128456, Recombinant Human NCE2/UBE2F protein

Size: 100µg
Recombinant Human NCE2/UBE2F protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 185 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag N-Terminus,
Applications:Mass Spec, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q969M7,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.17% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl, 0.02% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

Product details:
This product was previously labelled as NCE2

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
NCE2/UBE2F also known simply as UBE2F acts as a ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme that is critical in the process of neddylation. The mass of UBE2F is approximately 21 kDa. It plays a mechanical role in transferring the activated NEDD8 protein to target substrates which include members of the Cullin-RING ligase complexes. Expression of UBE2F is observed in multiple human tissues with notable presence in the lungs and liver. Its activity ensures the proper modification of proteins that depend on neddylation for their function.
Biological function summary
UBE2F functions as an important component in cellular processes by participating in the neddylation pathway. It forms a complex with NEDD8-activating E1 enzymes facilitating the transfer of NEDD8 to specific E3 ligases primarily targeting cullins. Through neddylation UBE2F influences the activation of these ligases impacting protein degradation pathways cell cycle regulation and signal transduction. This functional role positions UBE2F as an important player in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Pathways
UBE2F integrates into the neddylation and ubiquitination pathways. Neddylation specifically modulates ubiquitin-proteasome system where NEDD8 acts as a regulator of Cullin-RING E3 ligase activity. Through these interactions UBE2F contributes to the regulation of protein turnover alongside ubiquitin itself. Connections in these pathways often involve proteins like CUL5 which works synchronously with UBE2F to ensure proper cell cycle progression and stress response in cells.
UBE2F has associations with cancer development such as lung cancer and neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. Its role in cancer ties to abnormal neddylation activity where overactive maintenance of cullin function disrupts cell cycle control. In Parkinson’s UBE2F-related dysregulation affects protein homeostasis and neuronal health. Proteins linked to disorders like UbcH12 for cancer highlight UBE2F's involvement in complex cellular mechanisms that contribute to disease pathophysiology.