function:The dimeric enzyme acts as a E1 ligase for SUMO1, SUMO2, SUMO3, and probably SUMO4. It mediates ATP-dependent activation of SUMO proteins and formation of a thioester with a conserved cysteine residue on SAE2.,pathway:Protein modification; protein sumoylation.,similarity:Belongs to the ubiquitin-activating E1 family.,subunit:Heterodimer of SAE1 and SAE2. The complex binds SUMO proteins via SAE2.,
Cytoplasm. Nucleus. Shuttles between the cytoplasm and the nucleus, sumoylation is required either for nuclear translocation or nuclear retention.
Brain,Cervix carcinoma,Fetal brain,Placenta,Skin,Testis,