Ubiquitin-specific protease 5 (USP5). a member of the ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs) family. functions by specifically removing ubiquitin chains from target proteins for stabilization and degrading unbound polyubiquitin chains to maintain a steady-state monoubiquitin pool. Ubiquitin-specific protease 5 regulates various cellular activities. https://www.knowall.blog/