Two Independent Mechanisms Promote Expression of an N-terminal Truncated USP18 Isoform with Higher DeISGylation Activity in the Nucleus

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Expression of the ISG15 specific protease USP18 is highly induced by type I interferons. The two main functions of USP18, i.e. its enzymatic activity and down-regulation of type I interferon signaling, are well characterized. However, to date all functional studies focused on full-length USP18. Here, we report that translation of human USP18 is initiated by a rare start codon (CUG). Usage of this non-canonical...

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