The reaction mechanism probably proceeds via the activation of Pup by phosphorylation of its C-terminal glutamate, which is then subject to nucleophilic attack by the substrate lysine, resulting in an isopeptide bond and the release of phosphate as a good leaving group (By similarity).
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The reaction mechanism probably proceeds via the activation of Pup by phosphorylation of its C-terminal glutamate, which is then subject to nucleophilic attack by the substrate lysine, resulting in an isopeptide bond and the release of phosphate as a good leaving group (By similarity).
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