UBE2C promotes myoblast differentiation and skeletal muscle regeneration through the Akt signaling pathway

Ubiquitin-conjugation enzyme E2C (UBE2C) is a crucial component of the ubiquitin-proteasome system that is involved in numerous cancers. In this study, we find that UBE2C expression is significantly increased in mouse embryos, a critical stage during skeletal muscle development. We further investigate the function of UBE2C in myogenesis. Knockdown of inhibits C2C12 cell differentiation and decreases the expressions of MyoG and MyHC, while overexpression of promotes C2C12 cell differentiation. Additionally, knockdown of , specifically in the tibialis anterior muscle (TA), severely impedes muscle regeneration . Mechanistically, we show that knockdown reduces the level of phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt) and promotes the degradation of Akt. These findings suggest that UBE2C plays a critical role in myoblast differentiation and muscle regeneration and that UBE2C regulates myogenesis through the Akt signaling pathway.