[C.elegansII] NMK. Encodes polyubiquitin.ubq-1:lacZ expressed in all cells of embryo, L1; later mainly in muscle cells. [Graham et al. 1989; Stringham et al. 1992; PC]
Predicted to enable protein tag activity and ubiquitin protein ligase binding activity. Involved in programmed cell death involved in cell development and ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Expressed in body wall musculature. Is an ortholog of human UBC (ubiquitin C).