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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Gene |
Volume | 557 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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