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Ubiquitination is a post-translational modification process in which the protein ubiquitin is covalently attached to a target protein. This modification plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including protein degradation, cell cycle regulation, DNA repair, and immune response. Ubiquitination is mediated by a series of enzymes known as E1 (ubiquitin-activating enzyme), E2 (ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme), and E3 (ubiquitin ligase). The E1 enzyme activates ubiquitin by forming a high-energy thioester bond with ubiquitin. The E2 enzyme then transfers ubiquitin to the E3 ligase, which catalyzes the attachment of ubiquitin to the lysine residues of the target protein. Multiple ubiquitin molecules can be attached to a single protein, forming a polyubiquitin chain, which signals the protein for degradation by the proteasome. Ubiquitination can also regulate protein activity by altering its localization, stability, or interaction with other proteins. Dysregulation of ubiquitination has been linked to various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases. Understanding the mechanisms of ubiquitination and its regulation is essential for developing therapeutic strategies to treat these diseases.