Tripartite Motif-Containing Protein 5

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Tripartite motif-containing protein 5 (493 aa, ~56 kDa) is encoded by the human TRIM5 gene. This protein plays a role in the cellular defense against viral infection.

**Synonyms:** - EC 2.3.2.27 - EC 6.3.2.-, Formerly - RING Finger Protein 88 - RING-Type E3 Ubiquitin Transferase TRIM5 - Tripartite Motif Protein TRIM5