Predicted to enable ubiquitin conjugating enzyme binding activity and ubiquitin protein ligase activity. Acts upstream of or within ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process. Predicted to be located in nucleoplasm. Predicted to be part of Cul5-RING ubiquitin ligase complex. Predicted to be active in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including adipose tissue; alimentary system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; and nervous system. Orthologous to human ARIH2 (ariadne RBR E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 2).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Homozygous inactivation of this gene causes altered dendritic cell physiology, enhanced liver apoptosis, and complete fetal lethality that is partially modified by genetic background. On a mixed genetic background, mice that survive past weaning succumb to a severe multiorgan inflammatory response. [provided by MGI curators]