TRAF6

UniProt ID: Q9Y4K3
Organism: Homo sapiens
Review Status: COMPLETE
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Gene Description

TRAF6 (TNF receptor-associated factor 6) is a critical E3 ubiquitin ligase and signal transduction adaptor that synthesizes K63-linked polyubiquitin chains for non-degradative signaling. It serves as a central hub in multiple immune signaling pathways including TLR/IL-1R, TNF receptor superfamily (CD40, RANK), and cytosolic pattern recognition receptors, mediating activation of NF-ΞΊB and MAPK pathways. Beyond immunity, TRAF6 is essential for osteoclast differentiation, ectodermal development (hair, teeth, sweat glands), and has emerging roles in autophagy regulation. The protein contains an N-terminal RING domain for E3 ligase activity, zinc fingers, and a C-terminal TRAF domain for protein-protein interactions, enabling both enzymatic and scaffolding functions in signal transduction.

Existing Annotations Review

GO Term Evidence Action Reason
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase that catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination, which is essential for its signal transduction role. This activity is well-established through multiple experimental studies showing TRAF6 works with the Ubc13-Uev1A E2 complex to synthesize K63-linked chains on target proteins including itself.
Reason: This is a core molecular function of TRAF6 that is extensively validated experimentally. The IEA annotation from sequence similarity is strongly supported by multiple experimental evidence entries (EXP, IDA) in the same dataset and extensive literature.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11057907
Activation of the IkappaB kinase complex by TRAF6 requires a dimeric ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme complex and a unique polyubiquitin chain
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as a ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase) (GO:0004842), assembling Lysine-63–linked polyubiquitin chains on target proteins (including itself) in cooperation with the E2 enzyme complex Ubc13–Uev1A
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAF6 catalyzes ubiquitin transfer in the canonical E1–E2–E3 cascade as an **E3 ligase**, promoting formation of polyubiquitin chains that serve primarily as **non-degradative signaling scaffolds**
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
EXP
PMID:15361868
Interferon-alpha induction through Toll-like receptors invol...
ACCEPT
Summary: Direct experimental evidence for TRAF6 E3 ubiquitin ligase activity from biochemical assays.
Reason: Strong experimental validation of TRAF6's core E3 ligase function through direct biochemical characterization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15361868
Interferon-alpha induction through Toll-like receptors involves a direct interaction of IRF7 with MyD88 and TRAF6
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
EXP
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Additional experimental confirmation of TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: Further experimental validation strengthening the evidence for this core molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202453
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation based on traceable author statement.
Reason: Consistent with experimental evidence and represents core TRAF6 function in multiple Reactome pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as a ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
GO:0005164 tumor necrosis factor receptor binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 binds to TNF receptor superfamily members including CD40 and RANK through its TRAF-C domain, mediating signal transduction from these receptors.
Reason: This is a well-established function of TRAF6. Although annotated as IEA, it represents a core adaptor function that is experimentally validated in the literature. TRAF6 directly binds cytoplasmic tails of TNF receptor superfamily members.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 directly interacts with a variety of upstream receptors and signaling proteins... from the TNF receptor superfamily
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
In the TNF receptor superfamily pathways, TRAF6 associates with receptors like CD40 and RANK to propagate signals leading to NF-ΞΊB activation
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAF6 binds receptor cytoplasmic domains such as **RANK** in RANKL signaling to coordinate downstream activation of MAPKs/AKT and NF-ΞΊB/NFATc1 programs that drive osteoclastogenesis
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10465784
ECSIT is an evolutionarily conserved intermediate in the Tol...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding annotation based on protein interaction data.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. More specific molecular function terms should be used instead based on the actual binding partners and contexts.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 binds to cytoplasmic motifs (typically PxQxT sequences) on receptors or adaptors such as CD40, RANK (TNFRSF11A), IL-1R
PMID:10465784
ECSIT is an evolutionarily conserved intermediate in the Toll/IL-1 signal transduction pathway.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11279055
A diverse family of proteins containing tumor necrosis facto...
REMOVE
Summary: Another generic protein binding annotation.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. More specific molecular function terms should be used instead based on the actual binding partners and contexts.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
As an adaptor, TRAF6 directly interacts with a variety of upstream receptors and signaling proteins
PMID:11279055
2001 Feb 21. A diverse family of proteins containing tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor domains.
GO:0001701 in utero embryonic development
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 knockout mice show perinatal lethality with developmental defects, particularly in ectodermal structures.
Reason: TRAF6 is essential for embryonic development, with knockout mice showing perinatal lethality. The developmental role is particularly important for ectodermal development.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6-null mutants are perinatal lethal with a complex phenotype
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is required for lymph node organogenesis during embryonic development
GO:0002637 regulation of immunoglobulin production
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates CD40 signaling in B cells which is important for immunoglobulin class switching and production.
Reason: TRAF6 plays a role in B cell activation through CD40 signaling, which contributes to immunoglobulin production. While not the most central function, it is a validated consequence of TRAF6's role in immune signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
Via CD40 in B cells, TRAF6 helps induce immunoglobulin production
GO:0006955 immune response
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
MODIFY
Summary: TRAF6 is central to innate and adaptive immune responses through TLR, IL-1R, and TNF receptor signaling.
Reason: While correct, this term is too broad. TRAF6's role should be specified as 'innate immune response' (GO:0045087) which better captures its primary function in TLR and IL-1R signaling.
Proposed replacements: innate immune response
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 plays an essential role in numerous biological processes, particularly those related to immune system function... A major process controlled by TRAF6 is the innate immune response (GO:0045087)
GO:0009887 animal organ morphogenesis
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
MODIFY
Summary: TRAF6 is required for development of ectodermal organs including hair follicles, teeth, and sweat glands.
Reason: While TRAF6 is involved in organ morphogenesis, the annotation should be more specific. TRAF6's role is particularly in 'ectodermal development' and 'odontogenesis'.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has an indispensable role in ectodermal organ development: it is involved in the formation of skin appendages such as hair follicles, teeth, and sweat glands
GO:0019886 antigen processing and presentation of exogenous peptide antigen via MHC class II
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 may play a role in dendritic cell function and antigen presentation.
Reason: While TRAF6 is expressed in dendritic cells and contributes to their activation, antigen presentation is not a core function but rather a downstream consequence of TRAF6's role in immune cell signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 in dendritic cells is needed for Th priming
GO:0031663 lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for TLR4 signaling in response to LPS, mediating NF-ΞΊB and MAPK activation.
Reason: TRAF6 is essential for TLR4-mediated responses to LPS.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
In Toll-like receptor (TLR) and IL-1R signaling (e.g. TLR4 or IL-1Ξ² receptor pathways), TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88–IRAK kinase complex
PMID:11460167
TRAF6 is a signal transducer that activates IkappaB kinase (IKK) and Jun amino-terminal kinase (JNK) in response to pro-inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-1 (IL-1) and lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
GO:0032735 positive regulation of interleukin-12 production
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 contributes to cytokine production through NF-ΞΊB activation in immune cells.
Reason: This is a downstream effect of TRAF6's role in TLR/IL-1R signaling rather than a core function. The primary role is signal transduction leading to NF-ΞΊB activation, with cytokine production being a consequence.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is required for the production of proinflammatory cytokines (such as IL-6, TNF-Ξ±) in response to pathogenic stimuli
GO:0032755 positive regulation of interleukin-6 production
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6-mediated NF-ΞΊB activation leads to IL-6 production in immune responses.
Reason: Like IL-12 regulation, this is a downstream consequence of TRAF6's signaling function rather than a direct core activity. The core function is NF-ΞΊB activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is required for the production of proinflammatory cytokines (such as IL-6, TNF-Ξ±)
GO:0042088 T-helper 1 type immune response
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 in dendritic cells contributes to T cell priming and differentiation.
Reason: This is a downstream immunological outcome of TRAF6 function in dendritic cells, not a direct core function. TRAF6's primary role is in signal transduction.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 in dendritic cells is needed for Th priming
GO:0042475 odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for tooth development through EDAR signaling pathway.
Reason: TRAF6 knockout mice and human mutations show clear tooth development defects. This is a specific developmental function mediated through EDAR signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6^–/– mice display features of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED), including missing or malformed hair and sweat glands
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
A de novo heterozygous missense mutation in TRAF6 was identified in a patient with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, who presented with... hypodontia (missing teeth)
GO:0043011 myeloid dendritic cell differentiation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 plays a role in dendritic cell development and function.
Reason: While TRAF6 is involved in dendritic cell signaling, cell differentiation is not its primary function. This is more of a consequence of its signaling role.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 in dendritic cells is needed for Th priming
GO:0048468 cell development
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
MODIFY
Summary: Overly broad term for TRAF6's role in specific cell types.
Reason: This term is too generic. TRAF6 has specific roles in osteoclast differentiation and ectodermal cell development that should be annotated more precisely.
Proposed replacements: osteoclast differentiation
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
Another critical biological process involving TRAF6 is osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:1406630
Selection of optimal kappa B/Rel DNA-binding motifs: interac...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a central mediator of NF-ΞΊB activation through K63-linked ubiquitination. RETIRED - PMID:1406630 no longer in GOA.
Reason: This is one of TRAF6's core functions, extensively validated experimentally. TRAF6 mediates NF-ΞΊB activation in multiple pathways through its E3 ligase activity.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 triggers NF-ΞΊB and JNK pathways
PMID:11460167
TRAF6 is a signal transducer that activates IkappaB kinase (IKK)
PMID:1406630
Selection of optimal kappa B/Rel DNA-binding motifs: interaction of both subunits of NF-kappa B with DNA is required for transcriptional activation.
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
A central, repeatedly cited role is TRAF6 in **TLR/IL-1 receptor family signaling**, where TRAF6 is recruited downstream of receptor-proximal adaptors/kinases to promote TAK1 and IKK activation, leading to NF-ΞΊB and MAPK transcriptional programs
GO:0042742 defense response to bacterium
IDA
PMID:11460167
TAK1 is a ubiquitin-dependent kinase of MKK and IKK
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates antibacterial responses through TLR signaling, particularly TLR4 response to LPS.
Reason: TRAF6 is essential for TLR-mediated responses to bacterial components like LPS. This is a well-validated function through its role in innate immunity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11460167
TRAF6 is a signal transducer that activates IkappaB kinase (IKK) and Jun amino-terminal kinase (JNK) in response to pro-inflammatory mediators such as interleukin-1 (IL-1) and lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6-deficient cells fail to activate NF-ΞΊB and MAP kinases in response to lipopolysaccharide (TLR4 ligand)
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:11460167
TAK1 is a ubiquitin-dependent kinase of MKK and IKK
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates NF-ΞΊB through K63-linked ubiquitination of signaling components.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 with strong experimental support. TRAF6's E3 ligase activity is essential for NF-ΞΊB activation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11460167
TAK1 kinase complex phosphorylates and activates IKK in a manner that depends on TRAF6 and Ubc13-Uev1A
GO:0043124 negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:25038658
Identification of a NFΞΊB inhibitory peptide from tryptic Ξ²-c...
UNDECIDED
Summary: TRAF6 can negatively regulate NF-ΞΊB under certain conditions.
Reason: This annotation seems contradictory to TRAF6's well-established role as a positive regulator of NF-ΞΊB. Without access to PMID:25038658, cannot determine if this represents a specific feedback mechanism or experimental context.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25038658
2014 May 23. Identification of a NFΞΊB inhibitory peptide from tryptic Ξ²-casein hydrolysate.
PMID:27746020
2016 Oct 13. The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signaling.
GO:0070936 protein K48-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:27746020
The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signali...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 catalyzes K48-linked ubiquitination under specific conditions in addition to its canonical K63-linked activity. The falcon deep research confirms participation in K48-linked ubiquitination (Li 2024 TNF context; Ayyasamy 2024 JBC shows 14-3-3ΞΆ-driven K48-linked TRAF6 degradation). Per PR #833 review feedback, the earlier UNDECIDED has been resolved by the falcon evidence; action changed UNDECIDED β†’ ACCEPT.
Reason: The K48-linked ubiquitination activity of TRAF6 is documented both as a self-degradation pathway (14-3-3ΞΆ-driven K48-linked TRAF6 degradation, Ayyasamy 2024 JBC) and in TNF-context branched K48-K63 chain signaling. While K63 remains TRAF6's dominant linkage, the K48-linked activity is a real (minor) function established by multiple recent studies.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27746020
2016 Oct 13. The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signaling.
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
14-3-3ΞΆ-driven K48-linked TRAF6 degradation
GO:0034142 toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:7479976
Signal-induced degradation of I kappa B alpha requires site-...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for TLR4 signaling, mediating MyD88-dependent pathway activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 in innate immunity. TRAF6 is recruited to TLR4 via MyD88-IRAK complex and is required for downstream signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
In Toll-like receptor (TLR) and IL-1R signaling (e.g. TLR4 or IL-1Ξ² receptor pathways), TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88–IRAK kinase complex
PMID:7479976
Signal-induced degradation of I kappa B alpha requires site-specific ubiquitination.
GO:0002753 cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:21931555
Vaccinia virus protein C6 is a virulence factor that binds T...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 participates in RIG-I/MAVS antiviral signaling pathways.
Reason: TRAF6 functions in cytosolic pattern recognition receptor pathways including RIG-I/MAVS for antiviral responses. This extends its role beyond membrane receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 also links to the RIG-I/MAVS antiviral pathway and other cytosolic pattern-recognition receptor pathways, functioning as a key molecule in antiviral innate signaling
PMID:21931555
2011 Sep 8. Vaccinia virus protein C6 is a virulence factor that binds TBK-1 adaptor proteins and inhibits activation of IRF3 and IRF7.
GO:0038172 interleukin-33-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:20532808
Interleukin-33 stimulates formation of functional osteoclast...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates IL-33 receptor signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is involved in IL-1 receptor family signaling, which includes IL-33. This is consistent with its adaptor role in cytokine signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is a signal transducer for interleukin-1
PMID:20532808
Epub 2010 Jun 8. Interleukin-33 stimulates formation of functional osteoclasts from human CD14(+) monocytes.
GO:0038173 interleukin-17A-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:31376257
IL-17A upregulates P-glycoprotein expression in peripheral b...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 participates in IL-17 receptor signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 functions in IL-17 signaling, contributing to inflammatory responses. This represents another cytokine pathway utilizing TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 serves as a central hub in multiple immune signaling pathways
PMID:31376257
IL-17A upregulates P-glycoprotein expression in peripheral blood lymphocytes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis through TAK1.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IDA
PMID:23202584
Structure of the human ATG12~ATG5 conjugate required for LC3...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 promotes autophagy through ubiquitination of autophagy regulators like Beclin-1.
Reason: Emerging function of TRAF6 in autophagy regulation through K63-linked ubiquitination of autophagy machinery. Multiple studies support this non-canonical role.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has been shown to interact with autophagy regulators (such as Beclin-1 and AMBRA1) and can promote autophagic degradation of certain substrates
PMID:23202584
Dec 2. Structure of the human ATG12~ATG5 conjugate required for LC3 lipidation in autophagy.
GO:0038061 non-canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:12048232
Quantitative prediction of NF-kappa B DNA-protein interactio...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 can activate non-canonical NF-ΞΊB pathway.
Reason: While TRAF6 primarily activates canonical NF-ΞΊB, it can also contribute to non-canonical pathway activation in certain contexts, particularly through NIK stabilization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 activates NF-ΞΊB and MAPK pathways
PMID:12048232
Quantitative prediction of NF-kappa B DNA-protein interactions.
GO:0140374 antiviral innate immune response
IDA
PMID:14703513
Identification of Ser-386 of interferon regulatory factor 3 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates antiviral responses through RIG-I/MAVS and IRF activation.
Reason: TRAF6 participates in antiviral signaling, particularly through cytosolic sensors and can activate IRF7 for interferon production.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 helps activate not only NF-ΞΊB but also interferon-regulatory factors; for instance, it can activate IRF7 in response to cytosolic viral DNA/RNA detection
PMID:14703513
2003 Dec 31. Identification of Ser-386 of interferon regulatory factor 3 as critical target for inducible phosphorylation that determines activation.
GO:0009299 mRNA transcription
IDA
PMID:9891032
Essential role of interferon regulatory factor 3 in direct a...
MODIFY
Summary: TRAF6 may have nuclear functions in transcriptional regulation.
Reason: This term is too broad and doesn't capture TRAF6's specific role. TRAF6 primarily regulates transcription indirectly through NF-ΞΊB and MAPK activation, not as a direct transcriptional regulator. Should be 'positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II' with qualifier specifying it acts through signal transduction.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
In osteoclast nuclei, TRAF6 was found to act as a co-regulator of transcription, in complex with nuclear adaptor protein FHL2 and transcription factor RUNX1
PMID:9891032
Essential role of interferon regulatory factor 3 in direct activation of RANTES chemokine transcription.
GO:0051865 protein autoubiquitination
IDA
PMID:23776175
SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 undergoes autoubiquitination with K63-linked chains as part of its signaling mechanism.
Reason: TRAF6 autoubiquitination is a key aspect of its signaling mechanism. The K63-linked autoubiquitination creates docking sites for downstream signaling proteins.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
upon receptor stimulation, TRAF6 autoubiquitination and K63-ubiquitin conjugation create docking sites for the TAK1 kinase complex
PMID:23776175
2013 Jun 17. SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
GO:0071222 cellular response to lipopolysaccharide
IDA
PMID:23776175
SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates cellular responses to LPS through TLR4 signaling.
Reason: Well-established function of TRAF6 in TLR4-mediated response to bacterial LPS. Essential for downstream NF-ΞΊB and MAPK activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6-deficient cells fail to activate NF-ΞΊB and MAP kinases in response to lipopolysaccharide (TLR4 ligand)
PMID:23776175
2013 Jun 17. SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10514511
TRAF family proteins interact with the common neurotrophin r...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10514511
TRAF family proteins interact with the common neurotrophin receptor and modulate apoptosis induction.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10920205
T6BP, a TRAF6-interacting protein involved in IL-1 signaling...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10920205
T6BP, a TRAF6-interacting protein involved in IL-1 signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11463333
Isolation and characterization of two novel A20-like protein...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11463333
Isolation and characterization of two novel A20-like proteins.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11518704
IRAK-mediated translocation of TRAF6 and TAB2 in the interle...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11518704
2001 Aug 22. IRAK-mediated translocation of TRAF6 and TAB2 in the interleukin-1-induced activation of NFkappa B.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11751921
A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11751921
2001 Dec 20. A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis and the function of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12140561
Distinct molecular mechanism for initiating TRAF6 signalling...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12140561
Distinct molecular mechanism for initiating TRAF6 signalling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12242293
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor-associated kinase-dependent IL...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12242293
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) receptor-associated kinase-dependent IL-1-induced signaling complexes phosphorylate TAK1 and TAB2 at the plasma membrane and activate TAK1 in the cytosol.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12496252
Pellino 1 is required for interleukin-1 (IL-1)-mediated sign...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12496252
2002 Dec 20. Pellino 1 is required for interleukin-1 (IL-1)-mediated signaling through its interaction with the IL-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4)-IRAK-tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) complex.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15280356
Induction of apoptosis by X-linked ectodermal dysplasia rece...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15280356
2004 Jul 26. Induction of apoptosis by X-linked ectodermal dysplasia receptor via a caspase 8-dependent mechanism.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15998638
Vaccinia virus protein A52R activates p38 mitogen-activated ...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15998638
2005 Jul 5. Vaccinia virus protein A52R activates p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase and potentiates lipopolysaccharide-induced interleukin-10.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16189514
Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein in...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16189514
Towards a proteome-scale map of the human protein-protein interaction network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16286467
Interleukin-1beta induction of NFkappaB is partially regulat...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16286467
2005 Nov 14. Interleukin-1beta induction of NFkappaB is partially regulated by H2O2-mediated activation of NFkappaB-inducing kinase.
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:34721373
Defining the Role of Nuclear Factor (NF)-ΞΊB p105 Subunit in ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 with strong experimental support. TRAF6 is essential for NF-ΞΊB activation through multiple pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is pivotal signal transducer that links receptor-proximal events to activation of key transcription factors... leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
PMID:34721373
eCollection 2021. Defining the Role of Nuclear Factor (NF)-ΞΊB p105 Subunit in Human Macrophage by Transcriptomic Analysis of NFKB1 Knockout THP1 Cells.
GO:0042742 defense response to bacterium
IDA
PMID:18079694
A critical role of RICK/RIP2 polyubiquitination in Nod-induc...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates antibacterial responses through TLR signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is essential for antibacterial defense through TLR4 and other pattern recognition receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6-deficient cells fail to activate NF-ΞΊB and MAP kinases in response to lipopolysaccharide (TLR4 ligand)
PMID:18079694
A critical role of RICK/RIP2 polyubiquitination in Nod-induced NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:18079694
A critical role of RICK/RIP2 polyubiquitination in Nod-induc...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 with strong experimental support.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
positive regulation of NF-ΞΊB transcription factor activity (GO:0051092)
PMID:18079694
A critical role of RICK/RIP2 polyubiquitination in Nod-induced NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:9346484
IKK-1 and IKK-2: cytokine-activated IkappaB kinases essentia...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 with strong experimental support.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9346484
IKK-1 and IKK-2: cytokine-activated IkappaB kinases essential for NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0043124 negative regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:27746020
The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signali...
UNDECIDED
Summary: TRAF6 may negatively regulate NF-ΞΊB under specific conditions.
Reason: This annotation contradicts TRAF6's well-established role as a positive regulator of NF-ΞΊB. May represent a feedback mechanism or specific experimental context that needs verification.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27746020
2016 Oct 13. The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signaling.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
EXP
PMID:17728323
Identification of TRAF6-dependent NEMO polyubiquitination si...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence for TRAF6 E3 ubiquitin ligase activity.
Reason: This is TRAF6's core molecular function as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Experimental evidence confirms this essential activity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17728323
Aug 29. Identification of TRAF6-dependent NEMO polyubiquitination sites through analysis of a new NEMO mutation causing incontinentia pigmenti.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
EXP
PMID:26620909
Reversible ubiquitination shapes NLRC5 function and modulate...
ACCEPT
Summary: Experimental evidence for TRAF6 E3 ubiquitin ligase activity.
Reason: This is TRAF6's core molecular function as an E3 ubiquitin ligase. Experimental evidence confirms this essential activity.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as a ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase) (GO:0004842)
PMID:26620909
Nov 30. Reversible ubiquitination shapes NLRC5 function and modulates NF-ΞΊB activation switch.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202534
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2730904
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-446877
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450358
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936942
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936986
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645394
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645414
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0004842 ubiquitin-protein transferase activity
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975147
ACCEPT
Summary: Pathway database annotation for TRAF6 E3 ligase activity.
Reason: TRAF6's E3 ubiquitin ligase activity is its core function, consistently represented across Reactome pathways.
GO:0002753 cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:29441066
TANK-Binding Kinase 1 (TBK1) Isoforms Negatively Regulate Ty...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 participates in cytosolic pattern recognition receptor pathways.
Reason: TRAF6 functions in RIG-I/MAVS and other cytosolic PRR pathways, mediating antiviral responses.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 also links to the RIG-I/MAVS antiviral pathway and other cytosolic pattern-recognition receptor pathways
PMID:29441066
TANK-Binding Kinase 1 (TBK1) Isoforms Negatively Regulate Type I Interferon Induction by Inhibiting TBK1-IRF3 Interaction and IRF3 Phosphorylation.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IDA
PMID:20713597
Autophagy requires endoplasmic reticulum targeting of the PI...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates autophagy through K63-ubiquitination of Beclin-1.
Reason: TRAF6 plays an established role in autophagy regulation by ubiquitinating key autophagy proteins like Beclin-1 and AMBRA1.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has been shown to interact with autophagy regulators (such as Beclin-1 and AMBRA1)
PMID:20713597
Aug 16. Autophagy requires endoplasmic reticulum targeting of the PI3-kinase complex via Atg14L.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IDA
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates autophagy through K63-ubiquitination of autophagy proteins.
Reason: TRAF6 plays an established role in autophagy regulation by ubiquitinating key autophagy proteins like Beclin-1 and AMBRA1, promoting autophagosome assembly.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has been shown to interact with autophagy regulators (such as Beclin-1 and AMBRA1) and can promote autophagic degradation of certain substrates
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, self-association and function through AMBRA1 and TRAF6.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IDA
PMID:25891078
IRGM governs the core autophagy machinery to conduct antimic...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates autophagy through K63-ubiquitination.
Reason: TRAF6 plays an established role in autophagy regulation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 ubiquitinates ULK1 and Beclin 1 to regulate autophagy
PMID:25891078
2015 Apr 16. IRGM governs the core autophagy machinery to conduct antimicrobial defense.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IMP
PMID:30778222
Distinct functions of ATG16L1 isoforms in membrane binding a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 promotes autophagosome assembly through its role in autophagy signaling.
Reason: Mutant phenotype evidence confirms TRAF6's role in autophagy regulation and autophagosome assembly through K63-linked ubiquitination.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has been shown to interact with autophagy regulators (such as Beclin-1 and AMBRA1) and can promote autophagic degradation
PMID:30778222
2019 Feb 18. Distinct functions of ATG16L1 isoforms in membrane binding and LC3B lipidation in autophagy-related processes.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IDA
PMID:33637724
VPS34 K29/K48 branched ubiquitination governed by UBE3C and ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 participates in autophagosome assembly through K63-ubiquitination.
Reason: Direct experimental evidence supports TRAF6's role in autophagy through ubiquitination of autophagy machinery components.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has been shown to interact with autophagy regulators (such as Beclin-1 and AMBRA1) and can promote autophagic degradation
PMID:33637724
VPS34 K29/K48 branched ubiquitination governed by UBE3C and TRABID regulates autophagy, proteostasis and liver metabolism.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IDA
PMID:23392225
FIP200 regulates targeting of Atg16L1 to the isolation membr...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates autophagosome assembly via K63-linked ubiquitination.
Reason: Experimental evidence demonstrates TRAF6's direct involvement in autophagy through ubiquitination of key autophagy proteins.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has been shown to interact with autophagy regulators (such as Beclin-1 and AMBRA1) and can promote autophagic degradation
PMID:23392225
FIP200 regulates targeting of Atg16L1 to the isolation membrane.
GO:0000045 autophagosome assembly
IDA
PMID:28890335
The ER-Localized Transmembrane Protein EPG-3/VMP1 Regulates ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates autophagosome formation through ubiquitin signaling.
Reason: Direct evidence shows TRAF6 promotes autophagy through K63-linked ubiquitination of autophagy regulators.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has been shown to interact with autophagy regulators (such as Beclin-1 and AMBRA1) and can promote autophagic degradation
PMID:28890335
Epub 2017 Sep 7. The ER-Localized Transmembrane Protein EPG-3/VMP1 Regulates SERCA Activity to Control ER-Isolation Membrane Contacts for Autophagosome Formation.
GO:0002753 cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:34796041
Hepatitis B virus X Protein Promotes Liver Cancer Progressio...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 participates in cytosolic pattern recognition receptor pathways.
Reason: TRAF6 functions in RIG-I/MAVS and other cytosolic PRR pathways, mediating antiviral responses.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 also links to the RIG-I/MAVS antiviral pathway and other cytosolic pattern-recognition receptor pathways, functioning as a key molecule in antiviral innate signaling
PMID:34796041
2021 Oct. Hepatitis B virus X Protein Promotes Liver Cancer Progression through Autophagy Induction in Response to TLR4 Stimulation.
GO:0034142 toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:25371197
TAK1-ECSIT-TRAF6 complex plays a key role in the TLR4 signal...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for TLR4 signaling, mediating MyD88-dependent pathway activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 in innate immunity. TRAF6 is recruited to TLR4 via MyD88-IRAK complex and is required for downstream signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
In Toll-like receptor (TLR) and IL-1R signaling (e.g. TLR4 or IL-1Ξ² receptor pathways), TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88–IRAK kinase complex
PMID:25371197
2014 Nov 4. TAK1-ECSIT-TRAF6 complex plays a key role in the TLR4 signal to activate NF-ΞΊB.
GO:0034142 toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:25355951
Ubiquitination of ECSIT is crucial for the activation of p65...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for TLR4 signaling, mediating MyD88-dependent pathway activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 in innate immunity. TRAF6 is recruited to TLR4 via MyD88-IRAK complex and is required for downstream signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
In Toll-like receptor (TLR) and IL-1R signaling (e.g. TLR4 or IL-1Ξ² receptor pathways), TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88–IRAK kinase complex
PMID:25355951
2014 Oct 29. Ubiquitination of ECSIT is crucial for the activation of p65/p50 NF-ΞΊBs in Toll-like receptor 4 signaling.
GO:0034142 toll-like receptor 4 signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:26189595
Polyubiquitination of Transforming Growth Factor Ξ²-activated...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for TLR4 signaling, mediating MyD88-dependent pathway activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 in innate immunity. TRAF6 is recruited to TLR4 via MyD88-IRAK complex and is required for downstream signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
In Toll-like receptor (TLR) and IL-1R signaling (e.g. TLR4 or IL-1Ξ² receptor pathways), TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88–IRAK kinase complex
PMID:26189595
Polyubiquitination of Transforming Growth Factor Ξ²-activated Kinase 1 (TAK1) at Lysine 562 Residue Regulates TLR4-mediated JNK and p38 MAPK Activation.
GO:0038061 non-canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:26189595
Polyubiquitination of Transforming Growth Factor Ξ²-activated...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 can participate in non-canonical NF-ΞΊB signaling in specific contexts.
Reason: While TRAF6 primarily activates canonical NF-ΞΊB, it can also contribute to non-canonical pathway activation in certain contexts, particularly through NIK stabilization and p100 processing.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 activates NF-ΞΊB and MAPK pathways
PMID:26189595
Polyubiquitination of Transforming Growth Factor Ξ²-activated Kinase 1 (TAK1) at Lysine 562 Residue Regulates TLR4-mediated JNK and p38 MAPK Activation.
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:10882101
TAB2, a novel adaptor protein, mediates activation of TAK1 M...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation through K63-linked ubiquitination.
Reason: This is one of TRAF6's core functions. TRAF6 is essential for NF-ΞΊB activation in response to multiple stimuli including TLR and TNF receptor signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10882101
TAB2, a novel adaptor protein, mediates activation of TAK1 MAPKKK by linking TAK1 to TRAF6 in the IL-1 signal transduction pathway.
GO:0140374 antiviral innate immune response
IDA
PMID:9891032
Essential role of interferon regulatory factor 3 in direct a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 participates in antiviral responses through RIG-I/MAVS pathway.
Reason: TRAF6 plays a role in antiviral innate immunity by mediating IRF7 ubiquitination and activation downstream of pattern recognition receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
it can activate IRF7 in response to cytosolic viral DNA/RNA detection
PMID:9891032
Essential role of interferon regulatory factor 3 in direct activation of RANTES chemokine transcription.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:10094049
The kinase TAK1 can activate the NIK-I kappaB as well as the...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10094049
The kinase TAK1 can activate the NIK-I kappaB as well as the MAP kinase cascade in the IL-1 signalling pathway.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11728344
A novel TNF receptor family member binds TWEAK and is implic...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11728344
A novel TNF receptor family member binds TWEAK and is implicated in angiogenesis.
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiqu...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 with strong experimental support.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 links receptor-proximal events to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiquitin chains.
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:9252186
A cytokine-responsive IkappaB kinase that activates the tran...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 with strong experimental support.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:9252186
A cytokine-responsive IkappaB kinase that activates the transcription factor NF-kappaB.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11397809
IRAK1b, a novel alternative splice variant of interleukin-1 ...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11397809
2001 Jun 7. IRAK1b, a novel alternative splice variant of interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase (IRAK), mediates interleukin-1 signaling and has prolonged stability.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11238466
Equine herpesvirus protein E10 induces membrane recruitment ...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11238466
Equine herpesvirus protein E10 induces membrane recruitment and phosphorylation of its cellular homologue, bcl-10.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15121867
TRAF family proteins link PKR with NF-kappa B activation.
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15121867
TRAF family proteins link PKR with NF-kappa B activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12459498
NF-kappaB activator Act1 associates with IL-1/Toll pathway a...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12459498
NF-kappaB activator Act1 associates with IL-1/Toll pathway adaptor molecule TRAF6.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:14530355
Toll/IL-1 receptor domain-containing adaptor inducing IFN-be...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14530355
Toll/IL-1 receptor domain-containing adaptor inducing IFN-beta (TRIF) associates with TNF receptor-associated factor 6 and TANK-binding kinase 1, and activates two distinct transcription factors, NF-kappa B and IFN-regulatory factor-3, in the Toll-like receptor signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates ...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates Toll-like receptor-interleukin 1 receptor signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:14982987
Toll-like receptor 3-mediated activation of NF-kappaB and IR...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:14982987
Toll-like receptor 3-mediated activation of NF-kappaB and IRF3 diverges at Toll-IL-1 receptor domain-containing adapter inducing IFN-beta.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activ...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activation by BCL10 and MALT1 in T lymphocytes.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11244088
The atypical protein kinase C-interacting protein p62 is a s...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11244088
2001 Jan 22. The atypical protein kinase C-interacting protein p62 is a scaffold for NF-kappaB activation by nerve growth factor.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12925853
SIGIRR, a negative regulator of Toll-like receptor-interleuk...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12925853
SIGIRR, a negative regulator of Toll-like receptor-interleukin 1 receptor signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:12270937
Role of TRAF3 and -6 in the activation of the NF-kappa B and...
REMOVE
Summary: The generic protein binding term does not provide informative functional annotation. TRAF6 binds many specific proteins as part of its scaffolding function, but this general term should be removed in favor of more specific molecular function terms.
Reason: GO:0005515 (protein binding) is too general and uninformative for a well-characterized protein like TRAF6. The specific protein interactions and their functional contexts are better captured by more specific GO terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12270937
2002 Sep 20. Role of TRAF3 and -6 in the activation of the NF-kappa B and JNK pathways by X-linked ectodermal dysplasia receptor.
GO:0035591 signaling adaptor activity
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 functions as a signaling adaptor linking receptors to downstream pathways.
Reason: TRAF6 is a well-characterized signaling adaptor that bridges receptor complexes to downstream kinases and transcription factors, a core aspect of its function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
As an adaptor, TRAF6 directly interacts with a variety of upstream receptors and signaling proteins
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAF6 is best understood as a **signal-proximal ubiquitin ligase/scaffold** that converts receptor stimulation into **polyubiquitin-based signaling scaffolds** which recruit and activate downstream kinases
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
**TRAF6 (TNF receptor-associated factor 6)** is a human TRAF-family cytosolic signaling adaptor that also functions as a **RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase** (EC 2.3.2.27)
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
GO:0008270 zinc ion binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 contains zinc-binding domains essential for its structure.
Reason: TRAF6 has a RING domain and four zinc finger motifs that coordinate zinc ions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
RING finger domain coordinates zinc and is characteristic of many E3 ubiquitin ligases
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
conserved multi-domain architecture with **N-terminal RING** and multiple **zinc fingers**, a **coiled-coil/TRAF-N** region, and a **C-terminal TRAF-C/MATH (TRAF) domain**
GO:0016740 transferase activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 has transferase activity as an E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: TRAF6 transfers ubiquitin to target proteins, a validated transferase activity.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of K63-linked polyubiquitin chains
GO:0019899 enzyme binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 binds to E2 enzymes like Ubc13-Uev1A.
Reason: TRAF6 directly binds E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes for its E3 ligase function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 RING domain binds the Ubc13-Uev1A heterodimer
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
A 2024 inhibitor-discovery study notes a defined TRAF6–Ubc13 interaction surface, highlighting TRAF6 residues **Gln54, Asp57, Ile72, Leu74** as contributing to E2 engagement
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 forms homo-oligomers essential for signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 forms homodimers and homotrimers required for its signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can form homodimers and homotrimers
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
In this family, the trimeric TRAF-C domain can act as a β€œcap” and the TRAF-N coiled-coil as a β€œstalk,” providing an interaction platform that positions the N-terminal RING/zinc-finger catalytic region for ubiquitin-chain assembly and signaling complex formation
GO:0046872 metal ion binding
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 binds metal ions including zinc.
Reason: TRAF6 contains zinc-binding RING and zinc finger domains.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
RING domain coordinates zinc
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16874300
The signaling adapter p62 is an important mediator of T help...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16874300
Jul 27. The signaling adapter p62 is an important mediator of T helper 2 cell function and allergic airway inflammation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16932746
The UL144 gene product of human cytomegalovirus activates NF...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16932746
Aug 24. The UL144 gene product of human cytomegalovirus activates NFkappaB via a TRAF6-dependent mechanism.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17124500
Sphingosine 1-phosphate as a regulator of osteoclast differe...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17124500
Nov 23. Sphingosine 1-phosphate as a regulator of osteoclast differentiation and osteoclast-osteoblast coupling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17389358
Unc-51-like kinase 1/2-mediated endocytic processes regulate...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17389358
Unc-51-like kinase 1/2-mediated endocytic processes regulate filopodia extension and branching of sensory axons.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17703191
Essential role for TAX1BP1 in the termination of TNF-alpha-,...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17703191
Aug 16. Essential role for TAX1BP1 in the termination of TNF-alpha-, IL-1- and LPS-mediated NF-kappaB and JNK signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17948050
Malt1 ubiquitination triggers NF-kappaB signaling upon T-cel...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17948050
Oct 18. Malt1 ubiquitination triggers NF-kappaB signaling upon T-cell activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18239685
Inflammatory cardiac valvulitis in TAX1BP1-deficient mice th...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18239685
Inflammatory cardiac valvulitis in TAX1BP1-deficient mice through selective NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18682563
Herpesvirus tegument protein activates NF-kappaB signaling t...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18682563
Herpesvirus tegument protein activates NF-kappaB signaling through the TRAF6 adaptor protein.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19365808
NESCA: a new NEMO/IKKgamma and TRAF6 interacting protein.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19365808
NESCA: a new NEMO/IKKgamma and TRAF6 interacting protein.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19465916
E2 interaction and dimerization in the crystal structure of ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19465916
May 24. E2 interaction and dimerization in the crystal structure of TRAF6.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19549727
Analysis of the human E2 ubiquitin conjugating enzyme protei...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19549727
Analysis of the human E2 ubiquitin conjugating enzyme protein interaction network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiqu...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiquitin chains.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19820695
Helicobacter pylori CagA activates NF-kappaB by targeting TA...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19820695
Helicobacter pylori CagA activates NF-kappaB by targeting TAK1 for TRAF6-mediated Lys 63 ubiquitination.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20080758
WDR5 is essential for assembly of the VISA-associated signal...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20080758
WDR5 is essential for assembly of the VISA-associated signaling complex and virus-triggered IRF3 and NF-kappaB activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20676093
The transmembrane activator TACI triggers immunoglobulin cla...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20676093
The transmembrane activator TACI triggers immunoglobulin class switching by activating B cells through the adaptor MyD88.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21516116
Next-generation sequencing to generate interactome datasets.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21516116
Next-generation sequencing to generate interactome datasets.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21541365
Neurosteroid dehydroepiandrosterone interacts with nerve gro...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21541365
2011 Apr 26. Neurosteroid dehydroepiandrosterone interacts with nerve growth factor (NGF) receptors, preventing neuronal apoptosis.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21782231
MAVS forms functional prion-like aggregates to activate and ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21782231
MAVS forms functional prion-like aggregates to activate and propagate antiviral innate immune response.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21903422
Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction networ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21903422
2011 Sep 8. Mapping a dynamic innate immunity protein interaction network regulating type I interferon production.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network o...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:22493164
Systematic analysis of dimeric E3-RING interactions reveals ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22493164
Epub 2012 Apr 5. Systematic analysis of dimeric E3-RING interactions reveals increased combinatorial complexity in human ubiquitination networks.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:22528498
Protein kinase C-Ξ΄ negatively regulates T cell receptor-indu...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22528498
2012 Apr 23. Protein kinase C-Ξ΄ negatively regulates T cell receptor-induced NF-ΞΊB activation by inhibiting the assembly of CARMA1 signalosome.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:22904686
The germinal center kinase TNIK is required for canonical NF...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22904686
Aug 14. The germinal center kinase TNIK is required for canonical NF-ΞΊB and JNK signaling in B-cells by the EBV oncoprotein LMP1 and the CD40 receptor.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, self-association and function through AMBRA1 and TRAF6.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26068852
INNATE IMMUNITY. Cytosolic detection of the bacterial metabo...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26068852
INNATE IMMUNITY. Cytosolic detection of the bacterial metabolite HBP activates TIFA-dependent innate immunity.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26385923
Structural Insights into mitochondrial antiviral signaling p...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26385923
2015 Sep 18. Structural Insights into mitochondrial antiviral signaling protein (MAVS)-tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26752465
Increased Expression of Interleukin-36, a Member of the Inte...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26752465
Increased Expression of Interleukin-36, a Member of the Interleukin-1 Cytokine Family, in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:27107012
Pooled-matrix protein interaction screens using Barcode Fusi...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27107012
Pooled-matrix protein interaction screens using Barcode Fusion Genetics.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:27173435
An organelle-specific protein landscape identifies novel dis...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27173435
An organelle-specific protein landscape identifies novel diseases and molecular mechanisms.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:28514442
Architecture of the human interactome defines protein commun...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28514442
Architecture of the human interactome defines protein communities and disease networks.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32296183
A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32296183
Apr 8. A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:32814053
Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32814053
Interactome Mapping Provides a Network of Neurodegenerative Disease Proteins and Uncovers Widespread Protein Aggregation in Affected Brains.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:33961781
2021 May 6. Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:19465916
E2 interaction and dimerization in the crystal structure of ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 forms homo-oligomers essential for signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 forms homodimers and homotrimers required for its signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can form homodimers and homotrimers
PMID:19465916
May 24. E2 interaction and dimerization in the crystal structure of TRAF6.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network o...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 forms homo-oligomers essential for signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 forms homodimers and homotrimers required for its signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can form homodimers and homotrimers
PMID:21988832
Toward an understanding of the protein interaction network of the human liver.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:22493164
Systematic analysis of dimeric E3-RING interactions reveals ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 forms homo-oligomers essential for signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 forms homodimers and homotrimers required for its signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can form homodimers and homotrimers
PMID:22493164
Epub 2012 Apr 5. Systematic analysis of dimeric E3-RING interactions reveals increased combinatorial complexity in human ubiquitination networks.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 forms homo-oligomers essential for signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 forms homodimers and homotrimers required for its signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can form homodimers and homotrimers
PMID:25416956
A proteome-scale map of the human interactome network.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:27107012
Pooled-matrix protein interaction screens using Barcode Fusi...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 forms homo-oligomers essential for signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 forms homodimers and homotrimers required for its signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can form homodimers and homotrimers
PMID:27107012
Pooled-matrix protein interaction screens using Barcode Fusion Genetics.
GO:0042802 identical protein binding
IPI
PMID:32296183
A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 forms homo-oligomers essential for signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 forms homodimers and homotrimers required for its signaling function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can form homodimers and homotrimers
PMID:32296183
Apr 8. A reference map of the human binary protein interactome.
GO:0032481 positive regulation of type I interferon production
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates type I interferon production.
Reason: TRAF6 activates IRF7 for interferon production.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
it can activate IRF7 in response to cytosolic viral DNA/RNA detection
GO:0034450 ubiquitin-ubiquitin ligase activity
IDA
PMID:27746020
The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signali...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27746020
2016 Oct 13. The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signaling.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular signaling by targeting MAVS.
GO:0030674 protein-macromolecule adaptor activity
IDA
PMID:18758450
The type I TGF-beta receptor engages TRAF6 to activate TAK1 ...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18758450
The type I TGF-beta receptor engages TRAF6 to activate TAK1 in a receptor kinase-independent manner.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:18758450
The type I TGF-beta receptor engages TRAF6 to activate TAK1 ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:18758450
The type I TGF-beta receptor engages TRAF6 to activate TAK1 in a receptor kinase-independent manner.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:15465037
The coiled-coil domain of TRAF6 is essential for its auto-ub...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:15465037
The coiled-coil domain of TRAF6 is essential for its auto-ubiquitination.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activat...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activation.
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:26458771
Loss of Tifab, a del(5q) MDS gene, alters hematopoiesis thro...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 - activating NF-ΞΊB through K63-ubiquitination and IKK activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
PMID:26458771
Oct 12. Loss of Tifab, a del(5q) MDS gene, alters hematopoiesis through derepression of Toll-like receptor-TRAF6 signaling.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiqu...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiquitin chains.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:23514740
TNFR-associated factor 6 regulates TCR signaling via interac...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:23514740
2013 Mar 20. TNFR-associated factor 6 regulates TCR signaling via interaction with and modification of LAT adapter.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20628368
Tom70 mediates activation of interferon regulatory factor 3 ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20628368
Tom70 mediates activation of interferon regulatory factor 3 on mitochondria.
GO:0034450 ubiquitin-ubiquitin ligase activity
IDA
PMID:15465037
The coiled-coil domain of TRAF6 is essential for its auto-ub...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15465037
The coiled-coil domain of TRAF6 is essential for its auto-ubiquitination.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activat...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activation.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activation by BCL10 and MALT1 in T lymphocytes.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25861989
TRAF Family Member-associated NF-ΞΊB Activator (TANK) Inhibit...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25861989
2015 Apr 10. TRAF Family Member-associated NF-ΞΊB Activator (TANK) Inhibits Genotoxic Nuclear Factor ΞΊB Activation by Facilitating Deubiquitinase USP10-dependent Deubiquitination of TRAF6 Ligase.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:25736436
WDFY1 mediates TLR3/4 signaling by recruiting TRIF.
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25736436
WDFY1 mediates TLR3/4 signaling by recruiting TRIF.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:22908223
Tetraspanin 6 (TSPAN6) negatively regulates retinoic acid-in...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22908223
2012 Aug 20. Tetraspanin 6 (TSPAN6) negatively regulates retinoic acid-inducible gene I-like receptor-mediated immune signaling in a ubiquitination-dependent manner.
GO:0031624 ubiquitin conjugating enzyme binding
IDA
PMID:23776175
SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 binds other ubiquitin ligases.
Reason: TRAF6 interacts with other E3s in signaling complexes.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 interacts with various protein kinases and E3 ligases
PMID:23776175
2013 Jun 17. SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21813773
IFN-induced TPR protein IFIT3 potentiates antiviral signalin...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21813773
Aug 3. IFN-induced TPR protein IFIT3 potentiates antiviral signaling by bridging MAVS and TBK1.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18758450
The type I TGF-beta receptor engages TRAF6 to activate TAK1 ...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18758450
The type I TGF-beta receptor engages TRAF6 to activate TAK1 in a receptor kinase-independent manner.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17449468
RBCK1 negatively regulates tumor necrosis factor- and interl...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17449468
2007 Apr 20. RBCK1 negatively regulates tumor necrosis factor- and interleukin-1-triggered NF-kappaB activation by targeting TAB2/3 for degradation.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20079715
NUMBL interacts with TRAF6 and promotes the degradation of T...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20079715
NUMBL interacts with TRAF6 and promotes the degradation of TRAF6.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
REMOVE
Summary: Generic protein binding is uninformative for TRAF6.
Reason: Too general - specific binding functions are captured by other terms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0042826 histone deacetylase binding
IPI
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0043422 protein kinase B binding
IPI
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activat...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activation.
GO:0043122 regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates IKK/NF-ΞΊB signaling pathway.
Reason: TRAF6 is a key regulator of NF-ΞΊB activation through IKK.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 activates IKK complex
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAF6 is described/observed as a **cytosolic adaptor** that associates with the **cytoplasmic tails of transmembrane receptors**
GO:0009898 cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane during signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to the cytoplasmic side of membrane-bound receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
placing it at the plasma membrane's cytoplasmic face as part of the activated receptor complex
GO:0098978 glutamatergic synapse
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 may have roles at synapses.
Reason: While TRAF6 is expressed in neurons, synaptic localization is not a core function.
GO:0045087 innate immune response
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates innate immune responses.
Reason: Essential role in TLR and IL-1R innate immunity pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 plays an essential role in numerous biological processes, particularly those related to immune system function
GO:0031663 lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to lipopolysaccharide receptor complex.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to TLR4 complex upon LPS stimulation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6-deficient cells fail to activate NF-ΞΊB in response to lipopolysaccharide
GO:0001503 ossification
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates bone development through osteoclast control.
Reason: TRAF6 knockout causes osteopetrosis due to failed osteoclast development.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6-deficient mice exhibit severe osteopetrosis
GO:0002376 immune system process
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates immune system processes.
Reason: Central role in both innate and adaptive immunity.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 plays an essential role in immune system function
GO:0005634 nucleus
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 can localize to nucleus in specific contexts.
Reason: TRAF6 translocates to nucleus in osteoclasts and certain other conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
RANKL stimulation increases TRAF6 accumulation in the nuclei of osteoclasts
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
GO:0005811 lipid droplet
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 localization to lipid droplets is not established.
Reason: No evidence for TRAF6 at lipid droplets; likely spurious.
GO:0005938 cell cortex
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 may localize to cell cortex during signaling.
Reason: Not a primary localization but may occur during membrane recruitment.
GO:0006974 DNA damage response
IEA
GO_REF:0000043
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 participates in DNA damage responses.
Reason: May contribute through NF-ΞΊB but not a primary function.
GO:0007165 signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates signal transduction.
Reason: TRAF6 is a signal transduction adaptor and E3 ligase.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is a pivotal signal transducer
GO:0016567 protein ubiquitination
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 catalyzes protein ubiquitination.
Reason: Core E3 ligase function ubiquitinating target proteins.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of K63-linked polyubiquitin chains
GO:0032991 protein-containing complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a component of signaling complexes.
Reason: TRAF6 forms complexes with receptors and kinases.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is a component of several protein complexes
GO:0042981 regulation of apoptotic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0043122 regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000002
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates IKK/NF-ΞΊB signaling pathway.
Reason: TRAF6 is a key regulator of NF-ΞΊB activation through IKK.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 activates IKK complex
GO:0141124 intracellular signaling cassette
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:1901701 cellular response to oxygen-containing compound
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0070498 interleukin-1-mediated signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9020702
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for IL-1 receptor signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is required for signal transduction from IL-1 receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88-IRAK kinase complex in IL-1R signaling
GO:0002223 stimulatory C-type lectin receptor signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5621481
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 stimulates immune responses.
Reason: Activates inflammatory and immune signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is required for the production of proinflammatory cytokines
GO:0002753 cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645460
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates signaling from cytosolic pattern recognition receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 functions in RIG-I/MAVS and other cytosolic PRR pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 also links to the RIG-I/MAVS antiviral pathway
GO:0002755 MyD88-dependent toll-like receptor signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-166058
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates MyD88-dependent TLR signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is essential for signal transduction from MyD88 in TLR pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88-IRAK kinase complex
GO:0002755 MyD88-dependent toll-like receptor signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975871
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates MyD88-dependent TLR signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is essential for signal transduction from MyD88 in TLR pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88-IRAK kinase complex
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937072
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for IKK/NF-ΞΊB signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 activates IKK complex leading to NF-ΞΊB nuclear translocation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination create docking sites for the TAK1 kinase complex, leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase
GO:0034138 toll-like receptor 3 signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-168164
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0035666 TRIF-dependent toll-like receptor signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937061
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0038095 Fc-epsilon receptor signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2454202
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 mediates Fc receptor signaling.
Reason: May contribute but not a primary TRAF6 pathway.
GO:0050852 T cell receptor signaling pathway
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202403
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 has roles in T cell signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 participates in TCR signaling and T cell activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 contributes to T-cell activation
GO:0000209 protein polyubiquitination
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 catalyzes polyubiquitination of target proteins.
Reason: TRAF6 assembles K63-linked polyubiquitin chains on substrates.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains
GO:0001843 neural tube closure
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is required for neural tube closure.
Reason: TRAF6 knockout mice show developmental defects.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6-null mutants are perinatal lethal with complex phenotype
GO:0005829 cytosol
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
Across recent primary studies, TRAF6 is described/observed as a **cytosolic adaptor** that associates with the **cytoplasmic tails of transmembrane receptors** and with inducible cytosolic signaling assemblies
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for IKK/NF-ΞΊB signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 activates IKK complex leading to NF-ΞΊB nuclear translocation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination create docking sites for the TAK1 kinase complex, leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase
GO:0009898 cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane during signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to the cytoplasmic side of membrane-bound receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
placing it at the plasma membrane's cytoplasmic face as part of the activated receptor complex
GO:0030316 osteoclast differentiation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for osteoclast differentiation.
Reason: TRAF6 mediates RANK signaling required for osteoclastogenesis.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is the key signaling adaptor for RANK in osteoclast precursors
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAF6 is essential in **RANKL–RANK signaling**, acting as a key adaptor/E3 ligase required for osteoclastogenic downstream cascades (MAPK, PI3K/AKT, IΞΊB phosphorylation) and NF-ΞΊB activation
GO:0031666 positive regulation of lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to membrane complexes.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at membranes.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0035631 CD40 receptor complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0042102 positive regulation of T cell proliferation
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 promotes T cell proliferation.
Reason: TRAF6 contributes to T cell activation and proliferation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 in T cells regulates peripheral tolerance
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 - activating NF-ΞΊB through K63-ubiquitination and IKK activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
GO:0045453 bone resorption
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates bone resorption.
Reason: Essential for osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is the key signaling adaptor for RANK in osteoclasts
GO:0046849 bone remodeling
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates bone remodeling.
Reason: Essential for osteoclast function in bone remodeling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
bone remodeling is profoundly dependent on TRAF6-mediated signaling
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
**RANK/RANKL–TRAF6** is central for osteoclastogenesis and bone remodeling
GO:0070498 interleukin-1-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for IL-1 receptor signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is required for signal transduction from IL-1 receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88-IRAK kinase complex in IL-1R signaling
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
**TLR/IL-1R–MyD88–IRAK–TRAF6–TAK1–NF-ΞΊB/MAPK**
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
The most consistently supported E2 complex for TRAF6 is **Ubc13/UBE2N–Uev1A/UBE2V1**, which is directly linked to TRAF6-mediated assembly of **K63-linked polyubiquitin chains**
GO:0097400 interleukin-17-mediated signaling pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0098696 regulation of neurotransmitter receptor localization to postsynaptic specialization membrane
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0098978 glutamatergic synapse
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 may have roles at synapses.
Reason: While TRAF6 is expressed in neurons, synaptic localization is not a core function.
GO:0033209 tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
IMP
PMID:12296995
TAK1-dependent activation of AP-1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinas...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates TNF receptor signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 transduces signals from TNF receptor superfamily members.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 can mediate signals not only from the TNF receptor superfamily
PMID:12296995
TAK1-dependent activation of AP-1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase by receptor activator of NF-kappaB.
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IMP
PMID:12296995
TAK1-dependent activation of AP-1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinas...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 - activating NF-ΞΊB through K63-ubiquitination and IKK activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
PMID:12296995
TAK1-dependent activation of AP-1 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase by receptor activator of NF-kappaB.
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:11751921
A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 - activating NF-ΞΊB through K63-ubiquitination and IKK activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
PMID:11751921
2001 Dec 20. A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis and the function of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6.
GO:0045672 positive regulation of osteoclast differentiation
IDA
PMID:11751921
A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for osteoclast differentiation.
Reason: TRAF6 mediates RANK signaling required for osteoclastogenesis.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is the key signaling adaptor for RANK in osteoclast precursors
PMID:11751921
2001 Dec 20. A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis and the function of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6.
GO:0046330 positive regulation of JNK cascade
IDA
PMID:11751921
A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11751921
2001 Dec 20. A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis and the function of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6.
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:27746020
The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signali...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 - activating NF-ΞΊB through K63-ubiquitination and IKK activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
PMID:27746020
2016 Oct 13. The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signaling.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:27746020
The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signali...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:27746020
2016 Oct 13. The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signaling.
GO:0141198 protein branched polyubiquitination
IDA
PMID:27746020
The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signali...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27746020
2016 Oct 13. The K48-K63 Branched Ubiquitin Chain Regulates NF-ΞΊB Signaling.
GO:0023035 CD40 signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:8910514
Identification of TRAF6, a novel tumor necrosis factor recep...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8910514
Identification of TRAF6, a novel tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor protein that mediates signaling from an amino-terminal domain of the CD40 cytoplasmic region.
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IMP
PMID:25515214
Brain endothelial miR-146a negatively modulates T-cell adhes...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for IKK/NF-ΞΊB signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 activates IKK complex leading to NF-ΞΊB nuclear translocation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination create docking sites for the TAK1 kinase complex, leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase
PMID:25515214
Epub 2014 Dec 17. Brain endothelial miR-146a negatively modulates T-cell adhesion through repressing multiple targets to inhibit NF-ΞΊB activation.
GO:0002753 cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates signaling from cytosolic pattern recognition receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 functions in RIG-I/MAVS and other cytosolic PRR pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 also links to the RIG-I/MAVS antiviral pathway
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular signaling by targeting MAVS.
GO:0038172 interleukin-33-mediated signaling pathway
IMP
PMID:31435003
MicroRNA-146a negatively regulates IL-33 in activated group ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates Interleukin-18 signaling.
Reason: IL-18R uses MyD88-IRAK-TRAF6 signaling like IL-1R.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited via the MyD88-IRAK kinase complex
PMID:31435003
Aug 22. MicroRNA-146a negatively regulates IL-33 in activated group 2 innate lymphoid cells by inhibiting IRAK1 and TRAF6.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:30927622
TARBP2 inhibits IRF7 activation by suppressing TRAF6-mediate...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:30927622
2019 Mar 27. TARBP2 inhibits IRF7 activation by suppressing TRAF6-mediated K63-linked ubiquitination of IRF7.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular signaling by targeting MAVS.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, self-association and function through AMBRA1 and TRAF6.
GO:0002753 cytoplasmic pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:20501938
TRAF6 and A20 regulate lysine 63-linked ubiquitination of Be...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates signaling from cytosolic pattern recognition receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 functions in RIG-I/MAVS and other cytosolic PRR pathways.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 also links to the RIG-I/MAVS antiviral pathway
PMID:20501938
TRAF6 and A20 regulate lysine 63-linked ubiquitination of Beclin-1 to control TLR4-induced autophagy.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
PMID:23015697
Human metapneumovirus M2-2 protein inhibits innate cellular signaling by targeting MAVS.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:33799071
The extreme C-terminus of IRAK2 assures full TRAF6 ubiquitin...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:33799071
2021 Mar 31. The extreme C-terminus of IRAK2 assures full TRAF6 ubiquitination and optimal TLR signaling.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:33799071
The extreme C-terminus of IRAK2 assures full TRAF6 ubiquitin...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:33799071
2021 Mar 31. The extreme C-terminus of IRAK2 assures full TRAF6 ubiquitination and optimal TLR signaling.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates Toll-like receptor-interleukin 1 receptor signaling.
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:20038579
Lysine 63-linked polyubiquitination of TAK1 at lysine 158 is...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for IKK/NF-ΞΊB signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 activates IKK complex leading to NF-ΞΊB nuclear translocation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination create docking sites for the TAK1 kinase complex, leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase
PMID:20038579
2009 Dec 28. Lysine 63-linked polyubiquitination of TAK1 at lysine 158 is required for tumor necrosis factor alpha- and interleukin-1beta-induced IKK/NF-kappaB and JNK/AP-1 activation.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:20038579
Lysine 63-linked polyubiquitination of TAK1 at lysine 158 is...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:20038579
2009 Dec 28. Lysine 63-linked polyubiquitination of TAK1 at lysine 158 is required for tumor necrosis factor alpha- and interleukin-1beta-induced IKK/NF-kappaB and JNK/AP-1 activation.
GO:0140374 antiviral innate immune response
IDA
PMID:18984593
TRAF6 and MEKK1 play a pivotal role in the RIG-I-like helica...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 participates in antiviral innate immunity.
Reason: TRAF6 plays a role in antiviral innate immunity through RIG-I/MAVS pathway.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18984593
2008 Nov 4. TRAF6 and MEKK1 play a pivotal role in the RIG-I-like helicase antiviral pathway.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:26458771
Loss of Tifab, a del(5q) MDS gene, alters hematopoiesis thro...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
PMID:26458771
Oct 12. Loss of Tifab, a del(5q) MDS gene, alters hematopoiesis through derepression of Toll-like receptor-TRAF6 signaling.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0007249 canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:26839314
Ubiquitin-specific Protease 20 Regulates the Reciprocal Func...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for IKK/NF-ΞΊB signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 activates IKK complex leading to NF-ΞΊB nuclear translocation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination create docking sites for the TAK1 kinase complex, leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase
PMID:26839314
2016 Feb 2. Ubiquitin-specific Protease 20 Regulates the Reciprocal Functions of Ξ²-Arrestin2 in Toll-like Receptor 4-promoted Nuclear Factor ΞΊB (NFΞΊB) Activation.
GO:0061630 ubiquitin protein ligase activity
IDA
PMID:26839314
Ubiquitin-specific Protease 20 Regulates the Reciprocal Func...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a well-characterized E3 ubiquitin ligase.
Reason: Core molecular function of TRAF6, extensively validated through experimental studies.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 functions as ubiquitin-protein transferase (E3 ubiquitin ligase)
PMID:26839314
2016 Feb 2. Ubiquitin-specific Protease 20 Regulates the Reciprocal Functions of Ξ²-Arrestin2 in Toll-like Receptor 4-promoted Nuclear Factor ΞΊB (NFΞΊB) Activation.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IC
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiqu...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiquitin chains.
GO:0038061 non-canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiqu...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 contributes to non-canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: While TRAF6 is primarily known for canonical NF-ΞΊB activation, it can also participate in non-canonical signaling under specific conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 activates NF-ΞΊB and MAPK pathways
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiquitin chains.
GO:0050852 T cell receptor signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:23514740
TNFR-associated factor 6 regulates TCR signaling via interac...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 has roles in T cell signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 participates in TCR signaling and T cell activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 contributes to T-cell activation
PMID:23514740
2013 Mar 20. TNFR-associated factor 6 regulates TCR signaling via interaction with and modification of LAT adapter.
GO:0031234 extrinsic component of cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane
IC
PMID:19825828
Act1, a U-box E3 ubiquitin ligase for IL-17 signaling.
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to membrane cytoplasmic face upon receptor activation.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to activated receptors at the plasma membrane.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
PMID:19825828
Act1, a U-box E3 ubiquitin ligase for IL-17 signaling.
GO:0038173 interleukin-17A-mediated signaling pathway
IDA
PMID:35183823
IL-17 upregulates MCP-1 expression via Act1 / TRAF6 / TAK1 i...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates Interleukin-17 signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 participates in IL-17 receptor signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35183823
IL-17 upregulates MCP-1 expression via Act1 / TRAF6 / TAK1 in experimental autoimmune myocarditis.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:23524951
mTOR inhibits autophagy by controlling ULK1 ubiquitylation, self-association and function through AMBRA1 and TRAF6.
GO:1904996 positive regulation of leukocyte adhesion to vascular endothelial cell
IMP
PMID:25515214
Brain endothelial miR-146a negatively modulates T-cell adhes...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25515214
Epub 2014 Dec 17. Brain endothelial miR-146a negatively modulates T-cell adhesion through repressing multiple targets to inhibit NF-ΞΊB activation.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:22851693
Ξ²-TrCP-mediated IRAK1 degradation releases TAK1-TRAF6 from t...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
PMID:22851693
Jul 30. Ξ²-TrCP-mediated IRAK1 degradation releases TAK1-TRAF6 from the membrane to the cytosol for TAK1-dependent NF-ΞΊB activation.
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:26456228
Ring finger protein 166 potentiates RNA virus-induced interf...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is primarily cytoplasmic.
Reason: TRAF6 is a cytosolic protein under basal conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is primarily a cytosolic protein found in the cytoplasm
PMID:26456228
Ring finger protein 166 potentiates RNA virus-induced interferon-Ξ² production via enhancing the ubiquitination of TRAF3 and TRAF6.
GO:0071345 cellular response to cytokine stimulus
IMP
PMID:25515214
Brain endothelial miR-146a negatively modulates T-cell adhes...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 mediates cytokine responses.
Reason: TRAF6 transduces signals from multiple cytokine receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is required for the production of proinflammatory cytokines
PMID:25515214
Epub 2014 Dec 17. Brain endothelial miR-146a negatively modulates T-cell adhesion through repressing multiple targets to inhibit NF-ΞΊB activation.
GO:0032991 protein-containing complex
IDA
PMID:23776175
SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is a component of signaling complexes.
Reason: TRAF6 forms complexes with receptors and kinases.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is a component of several protein complexes
PMID:23776175
2013 Jun 17. SASH1 is a scaffold molecule in endothelial TLR4 signaling.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-168184
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202453
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202500
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202510
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202534
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-209566
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2730861
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2730876
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2730900
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2730904
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-446870
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-446877
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450187
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450337
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450346
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450358
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5607732
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5607742
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5607756
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5607757
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5607759
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5696627
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-847070
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8869506
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8948018
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936947
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936951
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936952
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937075
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645394
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645406
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645414
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645442
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9758604
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5690870
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8869456
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:21068390
Bifunctional apoptosis regulator (BAR), an endoplasmic retic...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:21068390
2010 Nov 10. Bifunctional apoptosis regulator (BAR), an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-associated E3 ubiquitin ligase, modulates BI-1 protein stability and function in ER Stress.
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936942
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936960
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936986
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936991
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9758604
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-177690
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-177692
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450259
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450358
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-847070
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9628444
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9685219
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975097
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975103
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975147
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0031398 positive regulation of protein ubiquitination
NAS
PMID:22412986
Activation of interferon regulatory factor 5 by site specifi...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates protein ubiquitination.
Reason: TRAF6 promotes K63-linked ubiquitination of substrates.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitin chains
PMID:22412986
Activation of interferon regulatory factor 5 by site specific phosphorylation.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
NAS
PMID:22412986
Activation of interferon regulatory factor 5 by site specifi...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 indirectly promotes transcription through NF-ΞΊB and AP-1 activation.
Reason: TRAF6 signaling activates transcription factors that drive RNA Pol II transcription.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
results in induction of NF-ΞΊB and AP-1-dependent gene expression programs
PMID:22412986
Activation of interferon regulatory factor 5 by site specific phosphorylation.
GO:0005811 lipid droplet
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 localization to lipid droplets is not established.
Reason: No evidence for TRAF6 at lipid droplets; likely spurious.
GO:0045944 positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IDA
PMID:11751921
A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 indirectly promotes transcription through NF-ΞΊB and AP-1 activation.
Reason: TRAF6 signaling activates transcription factors that drive RNA Pol II transcription.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
results in induction of NF-ΞΊB and AP-1-dependent gene expression programs
PMID:11751921
2001 Dec 20. A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis and the function of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6.
GO:0048471 perinuclear region of cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:11751921
A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11751921
2001 Dec 20. A novel zinc finger protein that inhibits osteoclastogenesis and the function of tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IGI
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IGI
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiqu...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiquitin chains.
GO:0035631 CD40 receptor complex
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
GO:0009898 cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane
ISS
GO_REF:0000024
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane during signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to the cytoplasmic side of membrane-bound receptors.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
placing it at the plasma membrane's cytoplasmic face as part of the activated receptor complex
GO:0051865 protein autoubiquitination
TAS
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 undergoes autoubiquitination essential for its signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 autoubiquitination with K63-chains is required for signal transduction.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination and K63-ubiquitin conjugation create docking sites
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates Toll-like receptor-interleukin 1 receptor signaling.
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-166362
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-166363
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2262775
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2262777
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936963
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937034
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937044
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937050
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975857
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975879
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
GO:0000122 negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II
IMP
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 can negatively regulate RNA Pol II transcription.
Reason: Minor function in specific contexts.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0005886 plasma membrane
IDA
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to plasma membrane when recruited by activated receptors.
Reason: TRAF6 is recruited to receptor complexes at the plasma membrane during signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is recruited to receptor cytosolic tails at the plasma membrane
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0032147 activation of protein kinase activity
IDA
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 activates NF-ΞΊB through IKK.
Reason: Core mechanism of TRAF6 signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK)
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0043507 positive regulation of JUN kinase activity
NAS
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0045892 negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IMP
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAF6 negatively regulates transcription in specific contexts.
Reason: Context-specific, not a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0070555 response to interleukin-1
IDA
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Minor or context-specific TRAF6 function.
Reason: Not a core defining function of TRAF6.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0043123 positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction
IDA
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates canonical NF-ΞΊB activation.
Reason: Core function of TRAF6 - activating NF-ΞΊB through K63-ubiquitination and IKK activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
leading to activation of IΞΊB kinase (IKK) and MAP kinases
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0045672 positive regulation of osteoclast differentiation
IDA
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 is essential for osteoclast differentiation.
Reason: TRAF6 mediates RANK signaling required for osteoclastogenesis.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is the key signaling adaptor for RANK in osteoclast precursors
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0051865 protein autoubiquitination
IDA
PMID:17135271
Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-a...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 undergoes autoubiquitination essential for its signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 autoubiquitination with K63-chains is required for signal transduction.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination and K63-ubiquitin conjugation create docking sites
PMID:17135271
Nov 29. Site-specific Lys-63-linked tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 auto-ubiquitination is a critical determinant of I kappa B kinase activation.
GO:0070534 protein K63-linked ubiquitination
IDA
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activat...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 specifically catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination.
Reason: This is TRAF6's signature modification - K63-linked chains for signaling not degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the formation of Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain
PMID:19713527
The E3 ligase TRAF6 regulates Akt ubiquitination and activation.
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 can localize to nucleus in specific contexts.
Reason: TRAF6 translocates to nucleus in osteoclasts and certain other conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
RANKL stimulation increases TRAF6 accumulation in the nuclei of osteoclasts
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0051865 protein autoubiquitination
IDA
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 undergoes autoubiquitination essential for its signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 autoubiquitination with K63-chains is required for signal transduction.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 autoubiquitination and K63-ubiquitin conjugation create docking sites
PMID:18093978
Dec 19. Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 in lymphoid cells negatively regulates c-Myb-mediated transactivation through small ubiquitin-related modifier-1 modification.
GO:0000209 protein polyubiquitination
IDA
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiqu...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 catalyzes polyubiquitination of target proteins.
Reason: TRAF6 assembles K63-linked polyubiquitin chains on substrates.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains
PMID:19675569
Direct activation of protein kinases by unanchored polyubiquitin chains.
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-166363
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-166869
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-177694
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193641
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193665
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193669
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193684
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193694
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193695
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193700
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193703
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-193705
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-202472
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-205112
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-205118
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2262777
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2730864
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-2730903
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-446862
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-446894
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-450173
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-507719
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5607747
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5607751
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-5690843
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-741386
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-8948015
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-918230
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-933525
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-933527
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-933530
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-933537
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-933538
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936963
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-936985
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937032
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-937050
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645501
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9645520
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9705145
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9705323
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-9750946
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975111
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975185
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0005829 cytosol
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975857
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 localizes to the cytosol.
Reason: TRAF6 is present in the cytosol where it mediates signaling.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is associated with cytosol
GO:0051092 obsolete positive regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity
IDA
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates ...
MODIFY
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates NF-ΞΊB activation. Term GO:0051092 is now obsolete; replaced by GO:0043123 (positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction).
Reason: Core function - TRAF6 activates NF-ΞΊB through K63-ubiquitination. Original term obsoleted because it represented a molecular function.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
positive regulation of NF-ΞΊB transcription factor activity (GO:0051092)
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates Toll-like receptor-interleukin 1 receptor signaling.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-177694
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975100
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975106
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975111
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975118
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975119
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975122
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975139
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975142
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975185
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0010008 endosome membrane
TAS
Reactome:R-HSA-975188
REMOVE
Summary: TRAF6 may indirectly affect heart rate through inflammatory pathways.
Reason: No direct evidence for TRAF6 regulating heart rate. This is likely an indirect or spurious association.
GO:0032743 positive regulation of interleukin-2 production
IMP
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 promotes IL-2 production.
Reason: TRAF6 signaling leads to T cell cytokine production including IL-2.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
positive regulation of IL-2 production (GO:0032743)
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activation by BCL10 and MALT1 in T lymphocytes.
GO:0002726 positive regulation of T cell cytokine production
IMP
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 regulates T cell cytokine production.
Reason: TRAF6 contributes to T cell activation and cytokine production.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
positive regulation of T cell cytokine production (GO:0002726)
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activation by BCL10 and MALT1 in T lymphocytes.
GO:0050852 T cell receptor signaling pathway
IMP
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 has roles in T cell signaling.
Reason: TRAF6 participates in TCR signaling and T cell activation.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 contributes to T-cell activation
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activation by BCL10 and MALT1 in T lymphocytes.
GO:0000209 protein polyubiquitination
IDA
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activ...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAF6 catalyzes polyubiquitination of target proteins.
Reason: TRAF6 assembles K63-linked polyubiquitin chains on substrates.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 catalyzes the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains
PMID:15125833
The TRAF6 ubiquitin ligase and TAK1 kinase mediate IKK activation by BCL10 and MALT1 in T lymphocytes.
GO:0003712 transcription coregulator activity
IEA
PMID:18768464
Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 is an int...
NEW
Summary: TRAF6 acts as nuclear transcriptional co-regulator in osteoclasts
Reason: In osteoclast nuclei, TRAF6 forms complexes with FHL2 and transcription factor RUNX1, directly binding gene promoter elements to modulate transcription. This nuclear TRAF6-FHL2-RUNX1 complex regulates osteoclast-specific gene expression programs.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18768464
Suggesting transcriptional activity, TRAF6 interacts with the transcription factor RUNX1 in the osteoclast nucleus.
GO:0038066 p38MAPK cascade
IEA
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
NEW
Summary: TRAF6 activates p38 MAPK through TAK1 activation
Reason: TRAF6-mediated K63-linked polyubiquitination recruits and activates the TAK1 kinase complex, which directly phosphorylates and activates p38 MAPK. This is a key branch of TRAF6 signaling leading to AP-1 activation and inflammatory gene expression.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is involved in the AP-1 (c-Jun/Fos) pathway via activation of JNK and p38 MAPKs
GO:0045893 positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription
IEA
PMID:18768464
Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 is an int...
NEW
Summary: TRAF6 positively regulates transcription through NF-ΞΊB and as nuclear co-regulator
Reason: TRAF6 activates transcription through two mechanisms - (1) cytoplasmic activation of NF-ΞΊB and AP-1 transcription factors via ubiquitin signaling, and (2) direct nuclear function as part of TRAF6-FHL2-RUNX1 complex binding to gene promoters in osteoclasts.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
formation of a TRAF6–FHL2–RUNX1 complex in the nucleus enables binding to specific gene promoter elements and modulation of gene expression
PMID:18768464
2008 Sep 3. Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 is an intranuclear transcriptional coactivator in osteoclasts.
GO:0065003 protein-containing complex assembly
IEA
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
NEW
Summary: TRAF6 oligomerizes and assembles multi-protein signaling complexes
Reason: TRAF6 trimerizes via its TRAF-C domain and coiled-coil regions to form signaling platforms. It assembles the Myddosome (MyD88-IRAK4-IRAK1 complex) in TLR signaling and recruits TAK1, TAB1/2, and IKK complexes through K63-ubiquitin scaffolds.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 is a component of several protein complexes (GO:0043234) in the cytoplasm, such as the Myddosome (MyD88–IRAK4–IRAK1 complex)
GO:0007398 ectoderm development
IEA
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
NEW
Summary: TRAF6 enables ectodermal development through EDAR receptor signal transduction
Reason: TRAF6 has an indispensable role in ectodermal organ development through EDAR signaling. It is involved in the formation of skin appendages such as hair follicles and teeth. This is a core function identified from literature but missing from existing annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
TRAF6 has an indispensable role in ectodermal organ development: it is involved in the formation of skin appendages such as hair follicles, teeth, and sweat glands
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:18093978
Nuclear tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor 6 i...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasmic localization for TRAF6 is amply documented by the falcon deep research (TRAF6 functions as a cytosolic signaling adapter; condensate biology via ALPK1/TIFA). PMID:18093978 describes a context-specific NUCLEAR pool in lymphoid cells but does not refute the dominant cytoplasmic localization. Per PR #833 review feedback, resolved PENDING β†’ ACCEPT.
Reason: TRAF6 is canonically cytoplasmic β€” the falcon deep research explicitly describes cytosolic localization and signaling- adapter function. The cited paper documents a context-specific nuclear pool but does not refute cytoplasmic localization.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAF6 is a cytosolic signaling adapter
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IDA
PMID:16378096
Association of beta-arrestin and TRAF6 negatively regulates ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Cytoplasmic localization is amply supported by the falcon deep research (cytosolic signaling adapter; condensate biology with ALPK1/TIFA). Per PR #833 review feedback, resolved PENDING β†’ ACCEPT.
Reason: Canonical cytoplasmic localization of TRAF6, supported by the falcon deep research and by the entire ACCEPTed cytoplasmic/ signaling adapter set of annotations in this review.
Supporting Evidence:
file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAF6 is a cytosolic signaling adapter

Core Functions

Catalyzes K63-linked polyubiquitination of target proteins via RING E3 ligase activity

Cellular Locations:
Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:11460167
    TRAF6, catalyses the formation of a Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain that mediates IKK activation through a unique proteasome-independent mechanism
  • PMID:11057907
    TRAF6, a RING domain protein, functions together with Ubc13/Uev1A to catalyze the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains linked through lysine-63 (K63) of ubiquitin
  • file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research-falcon.md
    The most consistently supported E2 complex for TRAF6 is **Ubc13/UBE2N–Uev1A/UBE2V1**, which is directly linked to TRAF6-mediated assembly of **K63-linked polyubiquitin chains**

Transduces signals from TLR/IL-1R and TNF receptor superfamily to activate NF-ΞΊB and MAPK pathways

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:11460167
    TRAF6, catalyses the formation of a Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain that mediates IKK activation through a unique proteasome-independent mechanism
  • PMID:11057907
    TRAF6, a RING domain protein, functions together with Ubc13/Uev1A to catalyze the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains linked through lysine-63 (K63) of ubiquitin

Assembles receptor-proximal signaling complexes through TRAF-C domain-mediated protein interactions

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:11460167
    TRAF6, catalyses the formation of a Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain that mediates IKK activation through a unique proteasome-independent mechanism
  • PMID:11057907
    TRAF6, a RING domain protein, functions together with Ubc13/Uev1A to catalyze the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains linked through lysine-63 (K63) of ubiquitin

Promotes osteoclast differentiation by mediating RANK signaling to transcription factors

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:11460167
    TRAF6, catalyses the formation of a Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain that mediates IKK activation through a unique proteasome-independent mechanism
  • PMID:11057907
    TRAF6, a RING domain protein, functions together with Ubc13/Uev1A to catalyze the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains linked through lysine-63 (K63) of ubiquitin

Enables ectodermal development through EDAR receptor signal transduction

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:11460167
    TRAF6, catalyses the formation of a Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain that mediates IKK activation through a unique proteasome-independent mechanism
  • PMID:11057907
    TRAF6, a RING domain protein, functions together with Ubc13/Uev1A to catalyze the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains linked through lysine-63 (K63) of ubiquitin

Initiates autophagosome formation via K63-ubiquitination of Beclin-1 and AMBRA1

Directly Involved In:
Cellular Locations:
Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:11460167
    TRAF6, catalyses the formation of a Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain that mediates IKK activation through a unique proteasome-independent mechanism
  • PMID:11057907
    TRAF6, a RING domain protein, functions together with Ubc13/Uev1A to catalyze the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains linked through lysine-63 (K63) of ubiquitin

Functions as transcriptional co-regulator in osteoclast nuclei with FHL2 and RUNX1

Supporting Evidence:
  • file:human/TRAF6/TRAF6-deep-research.md
    In osteoclast nuclei, TRAF6 was found to act as a co-regulator of transcription, in complex with nuclear adaptor protein FHL2 and transcription factor RUNX1

Mediates antiviral innate immunity through RIG-I/MAVS pathway activation and IRF7 ubiquitination

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:11460167
    TRAF6, catalyses the formation of a Lys 63 (K63)-linked polyubiquitin chain that mediates IKK activation through a unique proteasome-independent mechanism
  • PMID:11057907
    TRAF6, a RING domain protein, functions together with Ubc13/Uev1A to catalyze the synthesis of unique polyubiquitin chains linked through lysine-63 (K63) of ubiquitin

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Suggested Questions for Experts

Q: How does the RING domain of TRAF6 selectively coordinate with different E2 enzymes to determine the specificity and topology of K63-linked ubiquitin chains on diverse substrates?

Q: What molecular mechanisms allow TRAF6 to discriminate between canonical NF-ΞΊB activation versus non-canonical pathway engagement in different cellular contexts?

Q: How do post-translational modifications of TRAF6 itself regulate its E3 ligase activity and alter its protein-protein interaction network during different signaling states?

Q: What determines the cellular localization of TRAF6 between cytoplasmic signaling complexes and nuclear transcriptional co-regulatory functions?

Suggested Experiments

Experiment: Cryo-EM structural determination of TRAF6 in complex with different E2 enzymes and substrate proteins to understand substrate specificity mechanisms

Experiment: Single-molecule FRET imaging to track TRAF6 conformational changes during signal transduction and correlate with downstream pathway activation

Experiment: Mass spectrometry-based ubiquitinomics to map the complete landscape of TRAF6 substrates and their ubiquitination sites across different stimulation conditions

Experiment: Live-cell proximity labeling proteomics using TRAF6-miniTurbo to identify context-specific interactors in different immune cell types and activation states

Deep Research

Falcon

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Notes

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