Versatile tool for generation of ubiquitin-E2 thioesters.
- Excellent tool for generating a range of thioester-linked ubiquitin-conjugated E2 enzymes
- Biotinylated ubiquitin provided for sensitive detection with streptavidin-linked enzymes
- Kit provides sufficient material for 50 x 50 µl reactions
For generation of ubiquitin-E2 thioesters for use in ubiquitinylation experiments. This kit provides the means of generating a range of thioester-linked ubiquitin conjugation enzymes (E2s), utilizing the first two steps in the ubiquitin cascade; for use in the transfer of ubiquitin to E3 ligases; and the subsequent ubiquitinylation of target proteins.Biotinylated ubiquitin provided supports thioester formation and high sensitivity detection of ubiquitin conjugates. Suggested uses: Generation of ubiquitin-E2 thioesters for use in ubiquitinylation experiments, Ubiquitinylation of target proteins in the presence of a dedicated E3 ligase, Activation of ubiquitin for thioester conjugation to novel E2 enzymes, Use of cell lysate or crude fractions/preparations as source of E3 ligases to facilitate ubiquitinylation, Substrate (target) independent in vitro ubiquitinylation reactions.
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Figure: Western Blot of Thioester Assays (TE +ve/-ve controls) for all E2 conjugating enzymes provided. Procedures as described in “Assay Protocol” section. Biotinylated-ubiquitin-enzyme conjugates were detected by Western Blotting on thioester assays containing A: UbcH1 (Prod. No. BML-UW9020), B: UbcH2 (Prod. No. BML-UW9025), C: UbcH3 (Prod. No. BML-UW8730), D: UbcH5a (Prod. No. BML-UW9050), E: UbcH5b (Prod. No. BML-UW9060), F: UbcH5c (Prod. No. BML-UW9070), G: UbcH6 (Prod. No. BML-UW8710), H: UbcH7 (Prod. No. BML-UW9080), I: UbcH8 (Prod. No. BML-UW9135), J: UbcH10 (Prod. No. BML-UW0960), K: Ubc13/MMS2 (Prod. No. BML-UW9565) respectively, using Streptavidin-HRP detection system as described in “Analysis by Western Blotting” section. M: Biotinylated SDS molecular weight markers (Sigma, SDS-6B) from bottom: 20.1, 29.0, 39.8, 58.1kDa.

Product Details
Application Notes |
Uses: Note: Protocols provided for applications 1 and 2. Assay set-up can be readily modified for alternative applications by inclusion, omission or substitution of specific enzyme components. |
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Contents |
20X Ubiquitin Activating Enzyme Solution 10X Ubiquitin Conjugating Enzyme Solutions (E2) 20X Biotinylated Ubiquitin Solution (Bt-Ub), 125µl provided, Prod. No. BML-UW8705 |
Quantity |
Provides sufficient material for 4 reactions with each included E2 enzyme. |
Handling & Storage
Use/Stability |
All kit components should be stored at -80°C to ensure stability and activity. |
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Handling |
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. |
Long Term Storage |
-80°C |
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Dry Ice |
Regulatory Status |
RUO – Research Use Only |
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- MYLIP attenuates hypoxia tolerance by inducing K27-linked polyubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation of HIF-α: Li, J., Li, Z., et al.; Commun. Biol. 8, 774 (2025), Abstract
- The RING-Type E3 Ligase BOI Interacts with EXO70E2 and Mediates Its Ubiquitination in Arabidopsis: Li, Z., Huang, J., et al.; Life (Basel) 14, 1169 (2024), Abstract
- The GATOR2 complex maintains lysosomal-autophagic function by inhibiting the protein degradation of MiT/TFEs: Yang, S., Ting, C. Y., et al.; Mol. Cell 84, 727 (2024), Abstract
- Polyubiquitylated rice stripe virus NS3 translocates to the nucleus to promote cytosolic virus replication via miRNA-induced fibrillin 2 upregulation: Zhang, L., Li, Y., et al.; PLoS Pathog. 20, e1012112 (2024), Abstract
- Inhibition of METTL3 Alleviates NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation via Increasing Ubiquitination of NEK7: Zhou, X., Yang, X., et al.; Adv. Sci. (Weinh.) 11, e2308786 (2024), Abstract
- GW9 determines grain size and floral organ identity in rice: Wen, Y., Hu, P., et al.; Plant Biotechnol. J. 22, 915 (2024), Abstract
- Arachidonic acid released by PIK3CA mutant tumor cells triggers malignant transformation of colonic epithelium by inducing chromatin remodeling: He, B., Bie, Q., et al.; Cell Rep. Med. 5, 101510 (2024), Abstract
- Active DHEA uptake in the prostate gland correlates with aggressive prostate cancer: X. Zhang, et al.; J. Clin. Invest. 133, 171199 (2023), Abstract
- Discovery and Development of Quinazolinones and Quinazolinediones for Ameliorating Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) by Modulating COP1-ATGL Axis: D. Sarkar, et al.; J. Med. Chem. 66, 16728 (2023), Abstract
- Mechanisms of MCL-1 protein stability induced by MCL-1 antagonists in B-cell malignancies: S.I. Tantawy, et al.; Clin. Cancer Res. 29, 446 (2023), Abstract
- Reprogramming of tumor-associated macrophages via NEDD4-mediated CSF1R degradation by targeting USP18: S. Miyauchi, et al.; Cell Rep. 42, 113560 (2023), Reactant(s): Human, Abstract
- SUMOylation-mediated PSME3-20S proteasomal degradation of transcription factor CP2c is crucial for cell cycle progression: S.H. Son, et al.; Sci. Adv. 9, eadd4969 (2023), Abstract
- The anaphase promoting complex/cyclosome ubiquitylates histone H2B on the promoter during UbcH10 transactivation: P. Chakraborty, et al.; FEBS Lett. 597, 437 (2023), Abstract
- U-box E3 ubiquitin ligase PUB8 attenuates abscisic acid responses during early seedling growth: Z. Li, et al.; Plant Physiol. 191, 2519 (2023), Abstract
- E3 ligase MG53 suppresses tumor growth by degrading cyclin D1: Fang, M., Wu, H. K., et al.; Signal Transduct. Target Ther. 8, 263 (2023), Abstract
- E3 ubiquitin ligase ZBTB25 suppresses beta coronavirus infection through ubiquitination of the main viral protease MPro: Lear, T. B., Boudreau, Á. N., et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 299, 105388 (2023), Abstract
- HSP90β Impedes STUB1-Induced Ubiquitination of YTHDF2 to Drive Sorafenib Resistance in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Liao, Y., Liu, Y., et al.; Adv. Sci. (Weinh.) 10, e2302025 (2023), Abstract
- MEX3A Mediates p53 Degradation to Suppress Ferroptosis and Facilitate Ovarian Cancer Tumorigenesis: Wang, C. K., Chen, T. J., et al.; Cancer Res. 83, 251 (2023), Abstract
- The E3 ubiquitin ligase TRIM17 promotes gastric cancer survival and progression via controlling BAX stability and antagonizing apoptosis: Shen, J., Yang, H., et al.; Cell Death Differ. 30, 2322 (2023), Abstract
- A reciprocal inhibitory module for Pi and iron signaling: Guo, M., Ruan, W., et al.; Mol. Plant 15, 138 (2022), Abstract
- RNF219 regulates CCR4-NOT function in mRNA translation and deadenylation: Guénolé, A., Velilla, F., et al.; Sci. Rep. 12, 9288 (2022), Abstract
- FBXW7-mediated ERK3 degradation regulates the proliferation of lung cancer cells: H.J. Ann, et al.; Exp. Mol. Med. 54, 35 (2022), Abstract
- USP20 mitigates ischemic stroke in mice by suppressing neuroinflammation and neuron death via regulating PTEN signal: R. Pan, et al.; Int. Immunopharmacol. 103, 107840 (2022), Abstract
- SBDS interacts with RNF2 and is degraded through RNF2-dependent ubiquitination: Y. Sera, et al.; Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 598, 119 (2022), Abstract
- RNF115 Inhibits the Post-ER Trafficking of TLRs and TLRs-Mediated Immune Responses by Catalyzing K11-Linked Ubiquitination of RAB1A and RAB13: Z.D. Zhang, et al.; Adv. Sci. (Weinh.) 9, e2105391 (2022), Abstract
- DEC1 represses cardiomyocyte hypertrophy by recruiting PRP19 as an E3 ligase to promote ubiquitination-proteasome-mediated degradation of GATA4: L. Cheng, et al.; J. Mol. Cell. Cardiol. 169, 96 (2022), Abstract
- TRAF4 hyperactivates HER2 signaling and contributes to Trastuzumab resistance in HER2-positive breast cancer: Y. Gu, et al.; Oncogene 41, 4119 (2022), Abstract
- Ursodeoxycholic acid reduces antitumor immunosuppression by inducing CHIP-mediated TGF-β degradation: Y. Shen, et al.; Nat. Commun. 13, 3419 (2022), Abstract
- Rice OsUBR7 modulates plant height by regu lating histone H2B monoubiquitination and cell proliferation: Y. Zheng, et al.; Plant. Commun. 3, 100412 (2022), Abstract
- NEDD4 regulates ubiquitination and stability of the cell adhesion molecule IGPR-1 via lysosomal pathway: Sun, L., Amraei, R., et al.; J. Biomed. Sci. 28, 35 (2021), Abstract
- The RNA-binding protein HuR is a novel target of Pirh2 E3 ubiquitin ligase: A. Daks, et al.; Cell Death Dis. 12, 581 (2021), Abstract — Full Text
- RPA2 winged-helix domain facilitates UNG-mediated removal of uracil from ssDNA; implications for repair of mutagenic uracil at the replication fork: B. Kavli, et al.; Nucleic Acids Res. 49, 3948 (2021), Abstract
- Hepatocyte SH3RF2 Deficiency Is a Key Aggravator for NAFLD: Yang, X., Sun, D., et al.; Hepatology 74, 1319 (2021), Abstract
- The RING-type protein BOI negatively regulates the protein level of a CC-NBS-LRR in Arabidopsis: J. Huang, et al.; Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 578, 104 (2021), Abstract
- Opposing roles of E3 ligases TRIM23 and TRIM21 in regulation of ion channel ANO1 protein levels: Cao, X., Zhou, Z., et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 296, 100738 (2021), Abstract
- SEVEN IN ABSENTIA Ubiquitin Ligases Positively Regulate Defense Against Verticillium dahliae in Gossypium hirsutum: Ren, Z., Liu, W., et al.; Front. Plant Sci. 12, 760520 (2021), Abstract
- SNP rs4971059 predisposes to breast carcinogenesis and chemoresistance via TRIM46-mediated HDAC1 degradation: Zhang, Z., Liu, X., et al.; EMBO J. 40, e107974 (2021), Abstract
- Nedd4 ubiquitylates VDAC2/3 to suppress erastin-induced ferroptosis in melanoma: Yang, Y., Luo, M., et al.; Nat. Commun. 11, 433 (2020), Abstract
- Ehrlichia chaffeensis TRP120-mediated ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation of tumor suppressor FBW7 increases oncoprotein stability and promotes infection: J.Y. Wang, et al.; PLoS Pathog. 16, e1008541 (2020), Abstract — Full Text
- RNF41 regulates the damage recognition receptor Clec9A and antigen cross-presentation in mouse dendritic cells: K.M. Tullett, et al.; Elife 9, e63452 (2020), Abstract — Full Text
- Enhanced sustainable green revolution yield via nitrogen-responsive chromatin modulation in rice: K. Wu, et al.; Science 367, eaaz2046 (2020), Abstract
- The RepID-CRL4 ubiquitin ligase complex regulates metaphase to anaphase transition via BUB3 degradation: Jang, S. M., Nathans, J. F., et al.; Nat. Commun. 11, 24 (2020), Abstract
- Crystal structure of GCN5 PCAF N-terminal domain reveals atypical ubiquitin ligase structure: S. Toma-Fukai, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 295, 14360 (2020), Abstract
- TRIB3 supports breast cancer stemness by suppressing FOXO1 degradation and enhancing SOX2 transcription: J.M. Yu, et al.; Nat. Commun. 10, 5720 (2019), Abstract — Full Text
- KIAA0317 regulates pulmonary inflammation through SOCS2 degradation: Lear, T. B., McKelvey, A. C., et al.; JCI Insight 4, (2019), Abstract
- MARCH8 Ubiquitinates the Hepatitis C Virus Nonstructural 2 Protein and Mediates Viral Envelopment: Kumar, S., Barouch-Bentov, R., et al.; Cell Rep. 26, 1800 (2019), Abstract
- The RING-type E3 ligase RNF186 ubiquitinates Sestrin-2 and thereby controls nutrient sensing: Lear, T., Lockwood, K. C., et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 294, 16527 (2019), Abstract
- Aryl Sulfonamides Degrade RBM39 and RBM23 by Recruitment to CRL4-DCAF15: Ting, T. C., Goralski, M., et al.; Cell Rep. 29, 1499 (2019), Abstract
- Two RING-Finger Ubiquitin E3 Ligases Regulate the Degradation of SPX4, An Internal Phosphate Sensor, for Phosphate Homeostasis and Signaling in Rice: Ruan, W., Guo, M., et al.; Mol. Plant 12, 1060 (2019), Abstract
- Ai>Lotus japonicus/i>E3 ligase interacts with the Nod factor receptor 5 and positively regulates nodulation: Tsikou, D., Ramirez, E. E., et al.; bioRxiv , (2018)
- The E3 Ligase RING1 Targets p53 for Degradation and Promotes Cancer Cell Proliferation and Survival: J. Shen, et al.; Cancer Res. 78, 359 (2018), Abstract
- A Lotus japonicus E3 ligase interacts with the Nod Factor Receptor 5 and positively regulates nodulation: D. Tsikou, et al.; BMC Plant Biol. 18, 217 (2018), Abstract — Full Text
- The deubiquitinating enzyme cylindromatosis mitigates nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: Y.X. Ji, et al.; Nat. Med. 24, 213 (2018), Abstract
- Vpr Targets TET2 for Degradation by CRL4VprBP E3 Ligase to Sustain IL-6 Expression and Enhance HIV-1 Replication: L. Lv, et al.; Mol. Cell 70, 961 (2018), Abstract
- Autoubiquitination of feline E3 ubiquitin ligase BCA2: W. Wang, et al.; Gene 638, 1 (2018), Abstract
- E3 Ubiquitin ligase ZNRF4 negatively regulates NOD2 signalling and induces tolerance to MDP: P. Bist, et al.; Nat. Commun. 8, 15865 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
- MKRN2 is a novel ubiquitin E3 ligase for the p65 subunit of NF-κB and negatively regulates inflammatory responses: C. Shin, et al.; Sci. Rep. 7, 46097 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
- Skp2-Mediated Stabilization of MTH1 Promotes Survival of Melanoma Cells upon Oxidative Stress: J.Y. Wang, et al.; Cancer Res. 77, 6225 (2017), Abstract
- The Ubiquitin E3 Ligase TRAF6 Exacerbates Ischemic Stroke by Ubiquitinating and Activating Rac1: T. Li, et al.; J. Neurosci. 37, 12123 (2017), Abstract
- BTK blocks the inhibitory effects of MDM2 on p53 activity: M. Rada, et al.; Oncotarget 8, 106639 (2017), Abstract — Full Text
- K63-polyubiquitinated HAUSP deubiquitinates HIF-1α and dictates H3K56 acetylation promoting hypoxia-induced tumour progression: H.T. Wu, et al.; Nat. Commun. 7, 13644 (2016), Abstract — Full Text
- The ubiquitin E3 ligase TRAF6 exacerbates pathological cardiac hypertrophy via TAK1-dependent signalling: Y.X. Ji, et al.; Nat. Commun. 7, 11267 (2016), Abstract — Full Text
- Loss of NEDD4 contributes to RTP801 elevation and neuron toxicity: implications for Parkinson’s disease: M. Canal, et al.; Oncotarget 7, 58813 (2016), Abstract — Full Text
- Hepatocyte TRAF3 promotes liver steatosis and systemic insulin resistance through targeting TAK1-dependent signalling: P.X. Wang, et al.; Nat. Commun. 7, 10592 (2016), Application(s): In vitro ubiquitination assays, Abstract — Full Text
- Negative Regulation of CARD11 Signaling and Lymphoma Cell Survival by the E3 Ubiquitin Ligase RNF181: S.M. Pedersen, et al.; Mol. Cell. Biol. 36, 794 (2015), Abstract — Full Text
- TRIM35 negatively regulates TLR7- and TLR9-mediated type I interferon production by targeting IRF7: Y. Wang, et al.; FEBS Lett. 589, 1322 (2015), Application(s): In vitro ubiquitination assay, Abstract
- TRIM30α Is a Negative-Feedback Regulator of the Intracellular DNA and DNA Virus-Triggered Response by Targeting STING: Y. Wang, et al.; PLoS Pathog. 11, e1005012 (2015), Application(s): In vitro ubiquitination assay, Abstract — Full Text
- Host cell-catalyzed S-palmitoylation mediates Golgi targeting of the Legionella ubiquitin ligase GobX: Y.H. Lin, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 290, 25766 (2015), Application(s): Western Blot, Abstract — Full Text
- Parkin loss of function contributes to RTP801 elevation and neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease: J. Romaní-Aumedes, et al.; Cell Death Dis. 5, e1364 (2014), Abstract
- Rlim, an E3 ubiquitin ligase, influences the stability of Stathmin protein in human osteosarcoma cells: X. Chen, et al.; Cell Signal. 26, 1532 (2014), Abstract
- Stability of the human pregnane X receptor is regulated by E3 ligase UBR5 and serine/threonine kinase DYRK2: S.S. Ong, et al.; Biochem. J. 459, 193 (2014), Abstract
- Ubiquitin-proteasome-mediated degradation of S-RNase in a solanaceous cross-compatibility reaction: T. Entani, et al.; Plant J. 78, 1014 (2014), Abstract
- E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF126 promotes cancer cell proliferation by targeting the tumor suppressor p21 for ubiquitin-mediated degradation: X. Zhi, et al.; Cancer Res. 73, 385 (2013), Abstract
- TRIM32 protein modulates type I interferon induction and cellular antiviral response by targeting MITA/STING protein for K63-linked ubiquitination: J. Zhang, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 287, 28646 (2012), Abstract
- The E3 ubiquitin ligase MARCH8 negatively regulates IL-1β-induced NF-κB activation by targeting the IL1RAP coreceptor for ubiquitination and degradation: R. Chen, et al.; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 109, 14128 (2012), Abstract — Full Text
- Cullin 4B protein ubiquitin ligase targets peroxiredoxin III for degradation: X. Li, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 286, 32344 (2011), Abstract — Full Text
- Tripartite motif 8 (TRIM8) modulates TNFα- and IL-1β-triggered NF-κB activation by targeting TAK1 for K63-linked polyubiquitination: Q. Li, et al.; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 108, 19341 (2011), Abstract — Full Text
- Pasteurella multocida Toxin-induced Pim-1 expression disrupts suppressor of cytokine signalling (SOCS)-1 activity: D. Hildebrand, et al.; Cell. Microbiol. 12, 1732 (2010), Abstract
- The Fbw7 tumor suppressor targets KLF5 for ubiquitin-mediated degradation and suppresses breast cell proliferation: D. Zhao, et al.; Cancer Res. 70, 4728 (2010), Abstract — Full Text
- 1-Benzyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline binds with tubulin beta, a substrate of parkin, and reduces its polyubiquitination: R. Kohta, et al.; J. Neurochem. 114, 1291 (2010), Abstract
- The E3 ubiquitin ligase RNF5 targets virus-induced signaling adaptor for ubiquitination and degradation: B. Zhong, et al.; J. Immunol. 184, 6249 (2010), Abstract — Full Text
- REUL is a novel E3 ubiquitin ligase and stimulator of retinoic-acid-inducible gene-I: D. Gao, et al.; PLoS One 4, e5760 (2009), Abstract — Full Text
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