LIM domain; This family represents two copies of the LIM structural domain.

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gi 201023327   4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCNHpCYSAMF 61
Cdd:pfam00412  1 CAGCNRPIYDRELVRALGKVWHPECFRCAVCGKPLTTGDFYEKDGKLYCKH-DYYKLF 57

The LIM domains of thymus LIM protein (TLP); The LIM domain of thymus LIM protein (TLP) like proteins: This family includes the LIM domains of TLP and CRIP (Cysteine-Rich Intestinal Protein). TLP is the distant member of the CRP family of proteins. TLP has two isomers (TLP-A and TLP-B) and sharing approximately 30% with each of the three other CRPs. Like CRP1, CRP2 and CRP3/MLP, TLP has two LIM domains, connected by a flexible linker region. Unlike the CRPs, TLP lacks the nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K) and is localized solely in the cytoplasm. TLP is specifically expressed in the thymus in a subset of cortical epithelial cells. TLP has a role in development of normal thymus and in controlling the development and differentiation of thymic epithelial cells. CRIP is a short LIM protein with only one LIM domain. CRIP gene is developmentally regulated and can be induced by glucocorticoid hormones during the first three postnatal weeks. The domain shows close sequence homology to LIM domain of thymus LIM protein. However, unlike the TLP proteins which have two LIM domains, the members of this family have only one LIM domain. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCNHpCY 57
Cdd:cd09401   1 CPKCGKPVYFAEKKTSLGRDWHKPCLRCEKCKKTLTPGQHSEHEGKPYCNK-CY 53

The second LIM domain of thymus LIM protein (TLP); The second LIM domain of thymus LIM protein (TLP): TLP is the distant member of the CRP family of proteins. TLP has two isomers (TLP-A and TLP-B) and sharing approximately 30% with each of the three other CRPs. Like CRP1, CRP2 and CRP3/MLP, TLP has two LIM domains, connected by a flexible linker region. Unlike the CRPs, TLP lacks the nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K) and is localized solely in the cytoplasm. TLP is specifically expressed in the thymus in a subset of cortical epithelial cells. TLP has a role in development of normal thymus and in controlling the development and differentiation of thymic epithelial cells. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCNHPCY 57
Cdd:cd09477   1 CPGCGKPVYFAEKVMSLGRNWHRPCLRCQRCKKTLTAGGHAEHDGSPYCHVPCY 54

The LIM domains of Cysteine Rich Protein (CRP) family; The LIM domains of Cysteine Rich Protein (CRP) family: Cysteine-rich proteins (CRPs) are characterized by the presence of two LIM domains linked to a short glycine-rich repeats (GRRs). The known CRP family members include CRP1, CRP2, and CRP3/MLP. CRP1, CRP2 and CRP3 share a conserved nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K), which supports the fact that these proteins function not only in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. CRPs control regulatory pathways during cellular differentiation, and involve in complex transcription control, and the organization as well as the arrangement of the myofibrillar/cytoskeletal network. CRP1, CRP2, and CRP3/MLP are involved in promoting protein assembly along the actin-based cytoskeleton. All LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCNhPCY 57
Cdd:cd09326   1 CPRCGKSVYAAEEVIAAGKSWHKSCFTCAVCNKRLDSTTLAEHDGEIYCK-SCY 53

The second LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 2 (CRP2); The second LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 2 (CRP2): Cysteine-rich proteins (CRPs) are characterized by the presence of two LIM domains linked to short glycine-rich repeats (GRRs). The CRP family members include CRP1, CRP2, CRP3/MLP and TLPCRP1, CRP2 and CRP3 share a conserved nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K), which supports the fact that these proteins function not only in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. CRPs control regulatory pathways during cellular differentiation, and involve in complex transcription circuits, and the organization as well as the arrangement of the myofibrillar/cytoskeletal network.CRP3 also called Muscle LIM Protein (MLP), which is a striated muscle-specific factor that enhances myogenic differentiation. The second LIM domain of CRP3/MLP interacts with cytoskeletal protein beta-spectrin. CRP3/MLP also interacts with the basic helix-loop-helix myogenic transcription factors MyoD, myogenin, and MRF4 thereby increasing their affinity for specific DNA regulatory elements. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCNhPCYS 58
Cdd:cd09840   1 CSRCGDSVYAAEKIMGAGKPWHKNCFRCAKCGKSLESTTLTEKEGEIYCK-GCYA 54

The second LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein (CRP); The second LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein (CRP): Cysteine-rich proteins (CRPs) are characterized by the presence of two LIM domains linked to a short glycine-rich repeats (GRRs). The CRP family members include CRP1, CRP2, CRP3/MLP. CRP1, CRP2 and CRP3 share a conserved nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K), which supports the fact that these proteins function not only in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. CRPs control regulatory pathways during cellular differentiation, and involve in complex transcription control, and the organization as well as the arrangement of the myofibrillar/cytoskeletal network. It is evident that CRP1, CRP2, and CRP3/MLP are involved in promoting protein assembly along the actin-based cytoskeleton. Although members of the CRP family share common binding partners, they are also capable of recognizing different and specific targets. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residu es, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09403   1 CPRCGKSVYAAEKIIGAGKPWHKNCFRCAKCGKSLESTTLADKDGEIYC 49

The second LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 3 (CRP3/MLP); The second LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 3 (CRP3/MLP): Cysteine-rich proteins (CRPs) are characterized by the presence of two LIM domains linked to short glycine-rich repeats (GRRs). The CRP family members include CRP1, CRP2, CRP3/MLP and TLPCRP1, CRP2 and CRP3 share a conserved nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K), which supports the fact that these proteins function not only in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. CRPs control regulatory pathways during cellular differentiation, and involve in complex transcription circuits, and the organization as well as the arrangement of the myofibrillar/cytoskeletal network.CRP3 also called Muscle LIM Protein (MLP), which is a striated muscle-specific factor that enhances myogenic differentiation. The second LIM domain of CRP3/MLP interacts with cytoskeletal protein beta-spectrin. CRP3/MLP also interacts with the basic helix-loop-helix myogenic transcription factors MyoD, myogenin, and MRF4 thereby increasing their affinity for specific DNA regulatory elements. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09482   1 CPRCGKSVYAAEKVMGGGKPWHKTCFRCAICGKSLESTTVTDKDGELYC 49

The second Lim domain of pollen specific protein SF3; The second Lim domain of pollen specific protein SF3: SF3 is a Lim protein that is found exclusively in mature plant pollen grains. It contains two LIM domains. The exact function of SF3 is unknown. It may be a transcription factor required for the expression of late pollen genes. It is possible that SF3 protein is involved in controlling pollen-specific processes such as male gamete maturation, pollen tube formation, or even fertilization. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCNHPcYSAMFGPKG 65
Cdd:cd09441   1 CVACGKTVYPIEKVTVEGTSYHKSCFKCSHGGCTISPSNYAAHEGRLYCKHH-HSQLFKEKG 61

The LIM domain of LIM and SH3 Protein (LASP); The LIM domain of LIM and SH3 Protein (LASP): LASP family contains two highly homologous members, LASP-1 and LASP-2. LASP contains a LIM motif at its amino terminus, a src homology 3 (SH3) domains at its C-terminal part, and a nebulin-like region in the middle. LASP-1 and -2 are highly conserved in their LIM, nebulin-like, and SH3 domains ,but differ significantly at their linker regions. Both proteins are ubiquitously expressed and involved in cytoskeletal architecture, especially in the organization of focal adhesions. LASP-1 and LASP-2, are important during early embryo- and fetogenesis and are highly expressed in the central nervous system of the adult. However, only LASP-1 seems to participate significantly in neuronal differentiation and plays an important functional role in migration and proliferation of certain cancer cells while the role of LASP-2 is more structural. The expression of LASP-1 in breast tumors is increased significantly. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCN 53
Cdd:cd09447   1 CARCGKTVYPTEKLNCLDKIWHKGCFKCEVCGMTLNMKNYKGYNKKPYCN 50

This domain belongs to the LIM domain family which are found on Mical (molecule interacting with CasL) like proteins; The LIM domain on proteins of unknown function: This domain belongs to the LIM domain family which are found on Mical (molecule interacting with CasL)-like proteins. Known members of the Mical-like family includes single LIM domain containing proteins, Mical (molecule interacting with CasL), pollen specific protein SF3, Eplin, xin actin-binding repeat-containing protein 2 (XIRP2), and Ltd-1. The members of this family function mainly at the cytoskeleton and focal adhesions. They interact with transcription factors or other signaling molecules to play roles in muscle development, neuronal differentiation, cell growth, and mobility. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCN 53
Cdd:cd09445   1 CRSCGKPVYKMEEIIAEKHIYHKNCFRCKDCNKQLKVDNYQSHEGNLYCK 50

The LIM domain of N-RAP; The LIM domain of N-RAP: N-RAP is a muscle-specific protein concentrated at myotendinous junctions in skeletal muscle and intercalated disks in cardiac muscle. LIM domain is found at the N-terminus of N-RAP and the C-terminal of N-RAP contains a region with multiple of nebulin repeats. N-RAP functions as a scaffolding protein that organizes alpha-actinin and actin into symmetrical I-Z-I structures in developing myofibrils. Nebulin repeat is known as actin binding domain. The N-RAP is hypothesized to form antiparallel dimerization via its LIM domain. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09446   1 CARCGYGVYPAEKINCIDQTWHKACFHCEVCKMMLTVNNFVSHQKKPYC 49

The first LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 1 (CRP1); The first LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 1 (CRP1): Cysteine-rich proteins (CRPs) are characterized by the presence of two LIM domains linked to a short glycine-rich repeats (GRRs). The CRP family members include CRP1, CRP2, CRP3/MLP and TLP. CRP1, CRP2 and CRP3 share a conserved nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K), which supports the fact that these proteins function not only in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. CRPs control regulatory pathways during cellular differentiation, and involve in complex transcription circuits, and the organization as well as the arrangement of the myofibrillar/cytoskeletal network. CRP1 can associate with the actin cytoskeleton and are capable of interacting with alpha-actinin and zyxin. CRP1 was shown to regulate actin filament bundling by interaction with alpha-actinin and direct binding to actin filaments. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  3 KCPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCNhPCY 57
Cdd:cd09479   2 KCGVCQKTVYFAEEVQCEGRSFHKSCFLCMVCKKNLDSTTVAVHGEEIYCK-SCY 55

The LIM domain of LIM and transglutaminase domains protein (Ltd-1); The LIM domain of LIM and transglutaminase domains protein (Ltd-1): This family includes mouse Ky protein and Caenorhabditis elegans Ltd-1 protein. The members of this family consists a N-terminal Lim domain and a C-terminal transglutaminase domain. The mouse Ky protein has putative function in muscle development. The mouse with ky mutant exhibits combined posterior and lateral curvature of the spine. The Ltd-1 gene in C. elegans is expressed in developing hypodermal cells from the twofold stage embryo through adulthood. These data define the ltd-1 gene as a novel marker for C. elegans epithelial cell development. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLT 39
Cdd:cd09443   1 CPRCGKTAYPAESVDKDGTFYHKGCFKCRECGTRLS 36

The first LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein (CRP); The first LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein (CRP): Cysteine-rich proteins (CRPs) are characterized by the presence of two LIM domains linked to a short glycine-rich repeats (GRRs). The CRP family members include CRP1, CRP2, CRP3/MLP. CRP1, CRP2 and CRP3 share a conserved nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K), which supports the fact that these proteins function not only in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. CRPs control regulatory pathways during cellular differentiation, and involve in complex transcription control, and the organization as well as the arrangement of the myofibrillar/cytoskeletal network. It is evident that CRP1, CRP2, and CRP3/MLP are involved in promoting protein assembly along the actin-based cytoskeleton. Although members of the CRP family share common binding partners, they are also capable of recognizing different and specific targets. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09402   1 CGACEKTVYHAEEVQCEGRSFHKSCFLCMVCRKNLDSTTVAAHEDEIYC 49

The first LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 2 (CRP2); The first LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 2 (CRP2): The CRP family members include CRP1, CRP2, CRP3/MLP and TLP. CRP1, CRP2 and CRP3 share a conserved nuclear targeting signal (K/R-K/R-Y-G-P-K), which supports the fact that these proteins function not only in the cytoplasm but also in the nucleus. CRPs control regulatory pathways during cellular differentiation, and involve in complex transcription circuits, and the organization as well as the arrangement of the myofibrillar/cytoskeletal network. CRP2 specifically binds to protein inhibitor of activated STAT-1 (PIAS1) and a novel human protein designed CRP2BP (for CRP2 binding partner). PIAS1 specifically inhibits the STAT-1 pathway and CRP2BP is homologous to members of the histone acetyltransferase family raising the possibility that CRP2 is a modulator of cytokine-controlled pathways or is functionally active in the transcriptional regulatory network. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  3 KCPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09480   1 KCGACGRTVYHAEEVQCDGRSFHKCCFLCMVCRKNLDSTTVAIHDQEIYC 50

The first LIM domain of LIMK1 (LIM domain Kinase 1); The first LIM domain of LIMK1 (LIM domain Kinase 1): LIMK1 belongs to the LIMK protein family, which comprises LIMK1 and LIMK2. LIMK contains two LIM domains, a PDZ domain, and a kinase domain. LIMK is involved in the regulation of actin polymerization and microtubule disassembly. LIMK influences architecture of the actin cytoskeleton by regulating the activity of the cofilin family proteins cofilin1, cofilin2, and destrin. The mechanism of the activation is to phosphorylates cofilin on serine 3 and inactivates its actin-severing activity, and altering the rate of actin depolymerization. LIMKs can function in both cytoplasm and nucleus. Both LIMK1 and LIMK2 can act in the nucleus to suppress Rac/Cdc42-dependent cyclin D1 expression. LIMK1 is expressed in all tissues and is localized to focal adhesions in the cell. LIMK1 can form homodimers upon binding of HSP90 and is activated by Rho effector Rho kinase and MAPKAPK2. LIMK1 is important for normal central nervous system development, and its deletion has been implicated in the development of the human genetic disorder Williams syndrome. Moreover, LIMK1 up-regulates the promoter activity of urokinase type plasminogen activator and induces its mRNA and protein expression in breast cancer cells. The LIM domains have been shown to play an important role in regulating kinase activity and likely also contribute to LIMK function by acting as sites of protein-to-protein interactions. All LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  1 MPKCPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLtSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09462  19 LPVCASCGQSIYDGQYLQALNSDWHADCFRCCECGASL-SHWYYEKDGRLFC 69

The second LIM domain of Testin-like family; The second LIM domain of Testin-like family: This family includes testin, prickle, dyxin and LIMPETin. Structurally, testin and prickle proteins contain three LIM domains at C-terminal; LIMPETin has six LIM domains; and dyxin presents only two LIM domains. However, all members of the family contain a PET protein-protein interaction domain. Testin is a cytoskeleton associated focal adhesion protein that localizes along actin stress fibers, at cell-cell-contact areas, and at focal adhesion plaques. Testin interacts with a variety of cytoskeletal proteins, including zyxin, mena, VASP, talin, and actin and it is involved in cell motility and adhesion events. Prickles have been implicated in roles of regulating tissue polarity or planar cell polarity (PCP). Dyxin involves in lung and heart development by interaction with GATA6 and blocking GATA6 activated target genes. LIMPETin might be the recombinant product of genes coding testin and four and half LIM proteins and its function is not well understood. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  2 PKCPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYCnHPCY 57
Cdd:cd09341   1 PRCAACDELIFSGEYTQAEGKNWHLKHFCCFQCDEPLGGQRYVLREGKPYC-LDCY 55

The Lim domain of Epithelial Protein Lost in Neoplasm (Eplin) like proteins; The Lim domain of Epithelial Protein Lost in Neoplasm (Eplin) like proteins: This family contains Epithelial Protein Lost in Neoplasm in Neoplasm (Eplin), xin actin-binding repeat-containing protein 2 (XIRP2) and a group of protein with unknown function. The members of this family all contain a single LIM domain. Epithelial Protein Lost in Neoplasm is a cytoskeleton-associated tumor suppressor whose expression inversely correlates with cell growth, motility, invasion and cancer mortality. Eplin interacts and stabilizes F-actin filaments and stress fibers, which correlates with its ability to suppress anchorage independent growth. In epithelial cells, Eplin is required for formation of the F-actin adhesion belt by binding to the E-cadherin-catenin complex through alpha-catenin. Eplin is expressed in two isoforms, a longer Eplin-beta and a shorter Eplin-alpha. Eplin-alpha mRNA is detected in various tissues and cell lines, but is absent or down regulated in cancer cells. Xirp2 contains a LIM domain and Xin re peats for binding to and stabilising F-actin. Xirp2 is expressed in muscles and is significantly induced in the heart in response to systemic administration of angiotensin II. Xirp2 is an important effector of the Ang II signaling pathway in the heart. The expression of Xirp2 is activated by myocyte enhancer factor (MEF)2A, whose transcriptional activity is stimulated by angiotersin II. Thus, Xirp2 plays important pathological roles in the angiotensin II induced hypertension. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09442   1 CTVCQKRVYPMERLIADKQNFHKSCFRCEHCNSKLSLGNYASLHGRIYC 49

The first LIM domain of the paxillin like protein family; The first LIM domain of the paxillin like protein family: This family consists of paxillin, leupaxin, Hic-5 (ARA55), and other related proteins. There are four LIM domains in the C-terminal of the proteins and leucine-rich LD-motifs in the N-terminal region. Members of this family are adaptor proteins to recruit key components of signal-transduction machinery to specific sub-cellular locations. Paxillin is found at the interface between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton. Paxillin serves as a platform for the recruitment of numerous regulatory and structural proteins that together control the dynamic changes in cell adhesion, cytoskeletal reorganization and gene expression that are necessary for cell migration and survival. Leupaxin is a cytoskeleton adaptor protein, which is preferentially expressed in hematopoietic cells. It associates with focal adhesion kinases PYK2 and pp125FAK and identified to be a component of the osteoclast pososomal signaling complex. Hic-5 controls cell proliferation, migration and senescence by functioning as coactivator for steroid receptors such as androgen receptor, glucocorticoid receptor and progesterone receptor. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVyFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09336   1 CAACNKPI-VGQVVTALGKTWHPEHFVCVHCQTELGTSNFFERDGKPYC 48

This domain belongs to the LIM domain family which are found on Mical (molecule interacting with CasL) like proteins; The LIM domain on proteins of unknown function: This domain belongs to the LIM domain family which are found on Mical (molecule interacting with CasL) like proteins. Known members of the Mical-like family includes single LIM domain containing proteins, Mical (molecule interacting with CasL), pollen specific protein SF3, Eplin, xin actin-binding repeat-containing protein 2 (XIRP2), and Ltd-1. The members of this family function mainly at the cytoskeleton and focal adhesions. They interact with transcription factors or other signaling molecules to play roles in muscle development, neuronal differentiation, cell growth, and mobility. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGH--AEHEGKPYCNHPC 56
Cdd:cd09444   1 CAACGQHVHLVQRHLVDGKLYHRNCFRCKECSSTLLPGSYkaGPEPGTFVCTHHH 55

The third LIM domain of paxillin; The third LIM domain of paxillin: Paxillin is an adaptor protein, which recruits key components of the signal-transduction machinery to specific sub-cellular locations to respond to environmental changes rapidly. The C-terminal region of paxillin contains four LIM domains which target paxillin to focal adhesions, presumably through a direct association with the cytoplasmic tail of beta-integrin. The N-terminal of paxillin is leucine-rich LD-motifs. Paxillin is found at the interface between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton. The binding partners of paxillin are diverse and include protein tyrosine kinases, such as Src and FAK, structural proteins, such as vinculin and actopaxin, and regulators of actin organization. Paxillin recruits these proteins to their function sites to control the dynamic changes in cell adhesion, cytoskeletal reorganization and gene expression. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327 17 VTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09409  13 ISALNTLWHPECFVCRECFTPFVNGSFFEHDGQPYC 48

The Lim domain of Epithelial Protein Lost in Neoplasm (Eplin); The Lim domain of Epithelial Protein Lost in Neoplasm (Eplin): Epithelial Protein Lost in Neoplasm is a cytoskeleton-associated tumor suppressor whose expression inversely correlates with cell growth, motility, invasion and cancer mortality. Eplin interacts and stabilizes F-actin filaments and stress fibers, which correlates with its ability to suppress anchorage independent growth. In epithelial cells, Eplin is required for formation of the F-actin adhesion belt by binding to the E-cadherin-catenin complex through alpha-catenin. Eplin is expressed in two isoforms, a longer Eplin-beta and a shorter Eplin-alpha. Eplin-alpha mRNA is detected in various tissues and cell lines, but is absent or down regulated in cancer cells. As in other LIM domains, this domain family is 50-60 amino acids in size and shares two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein.

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gi 201023327  4 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09485   1 CVSCQKTVYPLERLVANQQIYHNSCFRCSYCNTKLSLGTYASLHGNIYC 49

The second LIM domain of protein LIMPETin and related proteins; The second LIM domain of protein LIMPETin: LIMPETin contains 6 LIM domains at the C-terminal and an N-terminal PET domain. Four of the six LIM domains are highly homologous to the four and half LIM domain protein family and two of them show sequence similarity to the LIM domains of the testin family. Thus, LIMPETin may be the recombinant product of genes coding testin and FHL proteins. In Schistosoma mansoni, where LIMPETin was first identified, LIMPETin is down regulated in sexually mature adult Schistosoma females compared to sexually immature adult females and adult male. Its differential expression indicates that it is a transcription regulator. LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic zinc finger motifs. The two zinc fingers contain eight conserved residues, mostly cysteines and histidines, which coordinately bond to two zinc atoms. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 201023327  2 PKCPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTSGGHAEHEGKPYC 52
Cdd:cd09417   1 DRSVQCDELIFSGEYTKAMNKDWHSGHFCCWQCDESLTGQRYVLRDEHPYC 51