Figure 5.
Under the normal condition, MDM2 degrades RASSF6 and p53. When cells are exposed to stress such as ultraviolet exposure, MDM2 self-ubiquitination is enhanced and p53 is stabilized. RASSF6 also induces apoptosis independently of p53, but the mechanism remains to be clarified. Small entities symbolize degradation of each ubiquitinated protein (Ub-RASSF6, Ub-p53, and Ub-MDM2).