NEDD8 transferase

NEDD8 transferase is an enzyme that helps attach a small protein called NEDD8 to other proteins within a cell. This process, known as neddylation, modifies the target proteins and influences their activity, stability, or location. NEDD8 transferase specifically recognizes certain proteins and facilitates the transfer of NEDD8 from a helper molecule to them. This modification plays an important role in regulating cell functions like growth, division, and response to damage. Think of NEDD8 transferase as a molecular switch operator, adding a tag to proteins to control how they behave and interact.