UBQLNL also named as Ubiquilin like protein, encodes a 475 amino acid protein. The specific function of it is still non-known. UBQLNL may have an association with type 2 diabetes, but the mechanism is supposed be studied in the further research. The subcellular localization of UBQLNL is nucleus. The expression of it is detected in some tissues, such as brain ,testis, heart and liver.