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Haloferax volcanii UbaA, catalytic engine for sampylation and sulfur transfer
Author(s) -
Bochtler Matthias,
Piasecka Anna
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the febs journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.981
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1742-4658
pISSN - 1742-464X
DOI - 10.1111/febs.13826
Subject(s) - haloferax volcanii , sulfur , catalysis , chemistry , organic chemistry , archaea , biochemistry , gene
The Small Archaeal Modifier Proteins (SAMPs) from Haloferax volcanii belong to the group of ubiquitin like proteins (Ubls) that act both as protein modifiers and sulfur carriers. The E1‐like enzyme UbaA is essential for SAMP activation and therefore required for both sampylation and sulfur transfer. Here, we provide a commentary on the thorough characterization of UbaA by J. Maupin‐Furlow and colleagues.