STAMBPL1 encodes a zinc metalloprotease that specifically cleaves Lys63-linked polyubiquitin chains . This deubiquitinating enzyme (DUB) is involved in the removal of ubiquitin moieties from target proteins, a process crucial for maintaining protein homeostasis within the cell . Unlike other DUBs, STAMBPL1 does not cleave Lys48-linked polyubiquitin chains .
One of the primary functions of STAMBPL1 is its role as a positive regulator of the TORC1 signaling pathway. It mediates the deubiquitination of SESN2, thereby inhibiting SESN2’s interaction with the GATOR2 complex . This regulation is essential for cellular growth and metabolism.
STAMBPL1 is involved in several critical cellular processes, including:
STAMBPL1 has been associated with various diseases and conditions:
Given its role in critical cellular processes and disease progression, STAMBPL1 is a potential target for therapeutic interventions. Inhibitors or modulators of STAMBPL1 activity could be developed to treat cancers and other diseases associated with its dysregulation.