Expression levels of Apg16p are dependent on the Apg12p-Apg5p conjugate. Total lysates were prepared by the NaOH/2‐mercaptoethanol extraction method from apg16Δ (YNM124), apg5Δapg16Δ (YNM126) and apg12Δapg16Δ cells (YNM115) carrying pHA‐APG16 (CEN). Western blot analysis was performed using anti‐HA antibody. 