Major finding: The E3 ubiquitin ligase Mule specifically targets HDAC2 for degradation.

Mechanism: Accumulation of HDAC2 blocks p53 acetylation and p53-dependent apoptosis.

Impact: Deregulation of Mule expression in cancer cells may affect the response to HDAC inhibitors.

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