Ubiquitin-Conjugating Enzyme Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Genes encoding enzymes that catalyze the second step in the ubiquitination reaction via the transfer of ubiquitin from E1 ubiquitin-activating enzymes to themselves.

**Synonyms:** - E2 Ubiquitin-Conjugating Enzyme Gene - UBC - UBE2