Hunt et al. identify the protein sets that are modulated by RNAi for each E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme in human cells. By analyzing the UBA1/E2-sensitive proteome, they report an adaptive stress response that preserves peroxisomal protein import in cells with decreased ubiquitination capacity.
- Liam C. Hunt
- Vishwajeeth Pagala
- Fabio Demontis