An enzyme, Ubp-M, is identified that removes the ubiquitin modification from histone H2A. Depletion of Ubp-M leads to slower cell growth and abnormal chromosome segregation in mitosis. In addition, depletion of Ubp-M causes defects in development and dysregulation of Hox gene expression.
- Heui-Yun Joo
- Ling Zhai
- Hengbin Wang