基于活性和亲和性的泛素探针的发展与合成

泛素（ubiquitin,Ub）作为一种重要的翻译后修饰,参与调控细胞内几乎所有的生命活动。泛素化通常由E1s、E2s、E3s以及去泛素化酶（deubiquitinating enzyme,DUBs）相互协调完成,并在底物蛋白上形成不同链长、不同连接类型的泛素链。这些泛素链可以产生多样的拓扑结构,被含有泛素结合域（Ub binding domain,UBD）的不同识别蛋白结合,进而传递不同的信号。泛素化过程或者识别蛋白的读取一旦发生错误,对细胞来说都可能是灾难性的。为深入了解泛素相关的生理机制,多种泛素探针被设计与合成,用于对目标蛋白酶或识别蛋白进行标记和监测。本综述总结了当前的泛素探针（包括基于活性和基于亲和性的探针）的最新发展,并详细阐述了它们的合成策略。进一步介绍了细胞穿梭型泛素探针在活细胞内的最新应用。

Development and Synthesis of Activity-based and Affinity-based Ubiquitin Probes

Ubiquitination, a diverse post-translational modification, is carried out by enzymes including E1-activating enzymes, E2-conjugating enzymes, E3 ligases, and deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs). Ubiquitin itself possesses 7 lysine residues and N-terminal methionine, allowing for the formation of polyubiquitin chains with different lengths and linkages. These chains exhibit various topologies that can be recognized by proteins containing ubiquitin-binding domain, thereby transmitting distinct cellular signals. To unravel the physiological mechanisms associated with ubiquitin, numerous ubiquitin probes have been developed. This review provides an overview of recent advancements in the field of ubiquitin probes, focusing on activity-based and affinity-based probes. Activity-based probes are designed to covalently bind to DUBs, E1s, or E3s, enabling the identification and characterization of these enzymes. Affinity-based probes, on the other hand, selectively bind to ubiquitin-binding domains, facilitating the identification of proteins that interact with ubiquitin. Moreover, this review comprehensively discusses the synthetic methodologies employed for the acquisition of ubiquitin probes. These includes meticulous discussions on the synthesis of individual monomeric modules, the establishment of isopeptide linkages, as well as the incorporation of reactive functional groups. Additionally, the review explores the emerging area of cell-penetrating ubiquitin probes and highlights their latest applications in living cells. These probes incorporate cell-penetrating peptides to enable their internalization into cells, allowing for direct visualization and manipulation of ubiquitin-modified proteins within their native environment. Overall, this review offers insights into the design, synthesis, and applications of ubiquitin probes, highlighting their significance in elucidating ubiquitin-mediated cellular processes.