SETDB1 is monoubiquitinated at lysine-867 (K867Ub1)
SETDB1-K867Ub1 is directly catalyzed by UBE2E enzymes independent of E3 ligase
Conjugated-ubiquitin on K867 is protected from deubiquitination by SETDB1 domains
K867Ub1 is essential for SETDB1’s enzymatic activity and function