UBE2N

UBE2N is a gene that produces a protein called an E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme, which plays a key role in a process called ubiquitination. Ubiquitination is like a cellular tagging system that marks proteins for various fates, such as degradation or activity regulation. UBE2N specifically helps attach a small protein called ubiquitin to other proteins, often as part of a chain that signals them for destruction or alters their function. This process is essential for maintaining healthy cell function, controlling immune responses, and managing stress responses within the body.