Function
Ubiquitin modifications target proteins to the 26S proteasome for proteolysis.
polyubiquitin (polyUb) chains promote proteasomal degradation
monoubiquitin (monoUb) play a role in vesicular trafficking
Types
polyubiquitin (polyUb)
monoubiquitin (monoUb)
ubiquitin-positive deposits found in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD)
See also
ubiquitin-positive deposits
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