NCIt related terms : SAE2; UBA2; Ubiquitin-like 1-activating enzyme E1B;
NCIt definition : SUMO-activating enzyme subunit 2 (640 aa, 71 kDa) is encoded by the human UBA2 gene.
This protein plays a role in post-translational protein modification.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen encoded by the UBA2 gene that regulates post-translational protein
modification and sumoylation. It can be considered as an autoantigen and is commonly
associated with the autoimmune diseases rheumatoid arthritis, primary biliary cirrhosis
and dermatomyositis.;