NEDD4-2 (NEDD4L): The ubiquitin ligase for multiple membrane proteins

Pranay Goel, Jantina A. Manning, Sharad Kumar

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Abstract

NEDD4-2 (also known as NEDD4L, neural precursor cell expressed developmentally down-regulated 4-like) is a ubiquitin protein ligase of the Nedd4 family which is known to bind and regulate a number of membrane proteins to aid in their internalization and turnover. Several of the NEDD4-2 substrates include ion channels, such as the epithelial and voltage-gated sodium channels. Given the critical function of NEDD4-2 in regulating membrane proteins, this ligase is essential for the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. In this article we review the biology and function of this important ubiquitin-protein ligase and discuss its pathophysiological significance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-10
Number of pages10
JournalGene
Volume557
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 15 2015

Keywords

  • Epithelial sodium channel (ENaC)
  • Hypertension
  • NEDD4 family
  • Ubiquitin
  • Ubiquitin protein ligases
  • Voltage-gated sodium channels (Nas)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics

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