NCIt related terms : SUA1; Ubiquitin-like 1-activating enzyme E1A; SAE1;
NCIt definition : SUMO-activating enzyme subunit 1 (346 aa, 38 kDa) is encoded by the human SAE1 gene.
This protein is involved in the regulation of sumoylation.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: An antigen encoded by the SAE1 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.;