Ubiquitin

Noun

1. (biochemistry) A small protein, or polypeptide, present in the cells of all eukaryotes; it plays a part in modifying and degrading proteins

Derived terms

• ubiquitin ligase
• ubiquitin polymer

Related terms

• ubiquitinate
• ubiquitinated
• ubiquitination
• ubiquitinylation
• ubiquitylation