Enables ubiquitin conjugating enzyme activity; ubiquitin conjugating enzyme binding activity; and ubiquitin protein ligase binding activity. Involved in several processes, including grooming behavior; nervous system development; and positive regulation of signal transduction. Located in nucleus and perinuclear region of cytoplasm. Part of UBC13-MMS2 complex. Is expressed in several structures, including adult head; adult heart; embryonic/larval midgut primordium; ganglia; and gut section. Orthologous to human UBE2N (ubiquitin conjugating enzyme E2 N) and UBE2NL (ubiquitin conjugating enzyme E2 N like (gene/pseudogene)).
FB Description
bendless (ben) encodes an E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme. It plays essential roles in multiple processes such as synaptic growth and maturation, axon guidance, innate immunity, genomic integrity, tumor growth, cell invasion, apoptosis, long-term memory and escape response.