FBXW7/Cdc4 Proteins and Enzymes

Auxin-inducible degron (AID) technology allows rapid depletion of proteins in animal cells and fungi. Auxin includes chemicals such as IAA (indole-3-aceticacid) and NAA (1-naphtalene acetic acid) and includes inhibitors in plants. For the degradation, and SCF ubiquitin ligase complex containing the TIR1 protein is activated via the association of auxin with TIR1. Because the core SCF components are conserved in all eukaryotic cells, it is possible to transplant the degradation pathway to yeast ...