The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608    488 YSSVTDTPQIVQAKINAQQLSHVNYRADYEK 518
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608   209 DTPELLRSKAGAQLQSDVRYTEDYEQQR 236
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608  1046 DALPFQAAKASGEIISDYKYKEAFEKMK 1073
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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                    ....*....|....*....|....*....|.
gi 387762608    628 FHLPMDMVNIRHAKKAQTLASDLDYRKKLHE 658
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608   1005 YTPTADLPEVLLAKLNAMNISETRYKESWSK 1035
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608   316 TPAYQNAKKAHELASDIKYRQDFNKMK 342
Cdd:pfam00880    2 TPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608   1248 YTMTLGLPEFIRAKTNAANLSDARYKESW 1276
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDY 29

Zinc-binding domain present in Lin-11, Isl-1, Mec-3; Zinc-binding domain family. Some LIM domains bind protein partners via tyrosine-containing motifs. LIM domains are found in many key regulators of developmental pathways.

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gi 387762608      6 CSRCGYGVYPAEK-ISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:smart00132    2 CAGCGKPIYGTERvLRALGKVWHPECFKCATCGKPLSGDTFFEKDGKLYCKDC 54

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608    488 YSSVTDTPQIVQAKINAQQLSHVNYRADYEK 518
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608   528 DVPQLVKAKTNAKLFSEVKYKEGWEKTK 555
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608   209 DTPELLRSKAGAQLQSDVRYTEDYEQQR 236
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608  1046 DALPFQAAKASGEIISDYKYKEAFEKMK 1073
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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                    ....*....|....*....|....*....|.
gi 387762608    628 FHLPMDMVNIRHAKKAQTLASDLDYRKKLHE 658
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608    204 FSTVVDTPELLRSKAGAQLQSDVRYTEDYEQ 234
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608    762 YTISKDEPLFLQARANAANLSEKLYKSSWEN 792
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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                    ....*....|....*....|....*....|.
gi 387762608    970 FTSIKDTPEMVQARISYTQAVDRLYREQGEN 1000
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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                    ....*....|....*....|....*....|.
gi 387762608    559 FEMKLDAMSLLAAKASGELASNIKYKEEYEK 589
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The LIM domain of LIM and SH3 Protein (LASP)-like proteins; The LIM domain of LIM and SH3 Protein (LASP) like proteins: This family contains two types of LIM containing proteins; LASP and N-RAP. 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. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAHN 58
Cdd:cd09359     1 CARCGKIVYPTEKVNCLDKTWHKACFHCEVCKMTLNMNNYKGYQKKPYCNAHY 53

The LIM domain of Mical (molecule interacting with CasL) like family; The LIM domain of Mical (molecule interacting with CasL) like family: Known members of this family includes 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. Eplin has also found to be tumor suppressor. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09358     1 CAVCGKTVYPMERLVADGKLFHKSCFRCSHCNKTLRLGNYASLEGKLYCKPH 52

Zinc-binding domain present in Lin-11, Isl-1, Mec-3; Zinc-binding domain family. Some LIM domains bind protein partners via tyrosine-containing motifs. LIM domains are found in many key regulators of developmental pathways.

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gi 387762608      6 CSRCGYGVYPAEK-ISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:smart00132    2 CAGCGKPIYGTERvLRALGKVWHPECFKCATCGKPLSGDTFFEKDGKLYCKDC 54

The first LIM domain of thymus LIM protein (TLP); The first 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCH 55
Cdd:cd09476     1 CPRCDKTVYFAEKVSSLGKNWHRFCLKCERCSKILSPGGHAEHDGKPYCH 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09445     1 CRSCGKPVYKMEEIIAEKHIYHKNCFRCKDCNKQLKVDNYQSHEGNLYCKVH 52

The LIM domain of Cysteine-Rich Intestinal Protein (CRIP); The LIM domain of Cysteine-Rich Intestinal Protein (CRIP): CRIP is a short 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCH 55
Cdd:cd09478     1 CPKCDKEVYFAERVTSLGKDWHRPCLKCEKCGKTLTPGSHAEHDGKPYCN 50

The first LIM domain of Cysteine Rich Protein 3 (CRP3/MLP); The first 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. CRP3/MLP interacts with cytoskeletal protein beta-spectrin. CRP3/MLP also interacts with the basic helix-loop-helix myogenic transcriptio n 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYC 54
Cdd:cd09481     2 CGACEKTVYHAEEIQCNGRSFHKTCFICMACRKALDSTTVAAHESEIYC 50

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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09441     1 CVACGKTVYPIEKVTVEGTSYHKSCFKCSHGGCTISPSNYAAHEGRLYCKHH 52

The first Lim domain of pollen specific protein SF3; The first 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 387762608    4 QPCSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09440     3 QKCKACDKTVYLVDQLSADGVVYHKSCFRCSHCKGTLKLSNYSSMEGVLYCKPH 56

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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09485     1 CVSCQKTVYPLERLVANQQIYHNSCFRCSYCNTKLSLGTYASLHGNIYCKPH 52

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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHA 56
Cdd:cd09840     1 CSRCGDSVYAAEKIMGAGKPWHKNCFRCAKCGKSLESTTLTEKEGEIYCKG 51

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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHA 56
Cdd:cd09403     1 CPRCGKSVYAAEKIIGAGKPWHKNCFRCAKCGKSLESTTLADKDGEIYCKG 51

The third LIM domain of Enigma-like family; The third LIM domain of Enigma-like family: The Enigma LIM domain family is comprised of three members: Enigma, ENH, and Cypher (mouse)/ZASP (human). These subfamily members contain a single PDZ domain at the N-terminus and three LIM domains at the C-terminus. Enigma was initially characterized in humans and is expressed in multiple tissues, such as skeletal muscle, heart, bone, and brain. The third LIM domain specifically interacts with the insulin receptor and the second LIM domain interacts with the receptor tyrosine kinase Ret and the adaptor protein APS. Thus Enigma is implicated in signal transduction processes, such as mitogenic activity, insulin related actin organization, and glucose metabolism. The second member, ENH protein, was first identified in rat brain. It has been shown that ENH interacts with protein kinase D1 (PKD1) via its LIM domains and forms a complex with PKD1 and the alpha1C subunit of cardiac L-type voltage-gated calcium channel in rat neonatal cardiomyocytes. The N-terminal PDZ domain interacts with alpha-actinin at the Z-line. ZASP/Cypher is required for maintenance of Z-line structure during muscle contraction, but not required for Z-line assembly. In heart, Cypher/ZASP plays a structural role through its interaction with cytoskeletal Z-line proteins. In addition, there is increasing evidence that Cypher/ZASP also performs signaling functions. Studies reveal that Cypher/ZASP interacts with and directs PKC to the Z-line, where PKC phosphorylates downstream signaling 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEK-ISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09363     1 CHGCDFPIEAGDRfLEALGHTWHDTCFVCAVCHVNLEGQTFYSKKDKPLCKNH 53

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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHA 56
Cdd:cd09479     3 CGVCQKTVYFAEEVQCEGRSFHKSCFLCMVCKKNLDSTTVAVHGEEIYCKS 53

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608   493 DTPQIVQAKINAQQLSHVNYRADYEKNK 520
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608   528 DVPQLVKAKTNAKLFSEVKYKEGWEKTK 555
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

The first LIM domain of LIMK (LIM domain Kinase ); The first LIM domain of LIMK (LIM domain Kinase ): LIMK protein family is comprised of two members 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 depolymerisation. LIMKs can function in both cytoplasm and nucleus and are expressed in all tissues. Both LIMK1 and LIMK2 can act in the nucleus to suppress Rac/Cdc42-dependent cyclin D1 expression. However, LIMK1 and LIMk2 have different cellular locations. While LIMK1 localizes mainly at focal adhesions, LIMK2 is found in cytoplasmic punctae, suggesting that they may have different cellular functions. The LIM domains of LIMK 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSvNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09364     1 CAGCRGKILDSQYVQALNQDWHCDCFRCSVCSDSLS-NWYFEKDGKLYCRKD 51

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608    523 YTLPQDVPQLVKAKTNAKLFSEVKYKEGWEK 553
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The first LIM domain of Thyroid receptor-interacting protein 6 (TRIP6); The first LIM domain of Thyroid receptor-interacting protein 6 (TRIP6): TRIP6 is a member of the zyxin LIM protein family and contains three LIM zinc-binding domains at the C-terminal. TRIP6 protein localizes to focal adhesion sites and along actin stress fibers. Recruitment of this protein to the plasma membrane occurs in a lysophosphatidic acid (LPA)-dependent manner. TRIP6 recruits a number of molecules involved in actin assembly, cell motility, survival and transcriptional control. The function of TRIP6 in cell motility is regulated by Src-dependent phosphorylation at a Tyr residue. The phosphorylation activates the coupling to the Crk SH2 domain, which is required for the function of TRIP6 in promoting lysophosphatidic acid (LPA)-induced cell migration. TRIP6 can shuttle to the nucleus to serve as a coactivator of AP-1 and NF-kappaB transcriptional factors. Moreover, TRIP6 can form a ternary complex with the NHERF2 PDZ protein and LPA2 receptor to regulate LPA-induced activation of ERK and AKT, rendering cells resistant to chemotherapy. Recent evidence shows that TRIP6 antagonizes Fas-Induced apoptosis by enhancing the antiapoptotic effect of LPA in 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEK-ISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYC 54
Cdd:cd09350     1 CGRCGENVVGEGTgCTAMDQVFHVDCFTCMTCNGKLRGQPFYAVEKKAYC 50

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608  1046 DALPFQAAKASGEIISDYKYKEAFEKMK 1073
Cdd:pfam00880    1 DTPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

The first LIM domain of LIMK2 (LIM domain Kinase 2); The first LIM domain of LIMK2 (LIM domain Kinase 2): LIMK2 is a member of 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, altering the rate of actin depolymerization. LIMK activity is activated by phosphorylation of a threonine residue within the activation loop of the kinase by p21-activated kinases 1 and 4 and by Rho kinase. 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. LIMK2 is expressed in all tissues. While LIMK1 localizes mainly at focal adhesions, LIMK2 is found in cytoplasmic punctae, suggesting that they may have different cellular functions. The activity of LIM kinase 2 to regulate cofilin phosphorylation is inhibited by the direct binding of Par-3. LIMK2 activation promotes cell cycle progression. The phenotype of Limk2 knockout mice shows a defect in spermatogenesis. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSvNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09463     1 CTGCGGRIQDSFHYRVVQEAWHNSCFQCSVCQDLLT-NWYYEKDGKLYCHKH 51

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608    628 FHLPMDMVNIRHAKKAQTLASDLDYRKKLHE 658
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The third LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein 2 (FHL2); The third LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein 2 (FHL2): FHL2 is one of the best studied FHL proteins. FHL2 expression is most abundant in the heart, and in brain, liver and lung to a lesser extent. FHL2 participates in a wide range of cellular processes, such as transcriptional regulation, signal transduction, and cell survival by binding to various protein partners. FHL2 has shown to interact with more than 50 different proteins, including receptors, structural proteins, transcription factors and cofactors, signal transducers, splicing factors, DNA replication and repair enzymes, and metabolic enzymes. Although FHL2 is abundantly expressed in heart, the fhl2 null mice are viable and had no detectable abnormal cardiac phenotype. 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 s upport the assembly of multimeric protein complexes.

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gi 387762608   23 DQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYC 54
Cdd:cd09431    17 DQPWHKECFVCTGCKKQLSGQRFTSRDDFAYC 48

The Nebulin repeat is present also in Las1; Tandem arrays of these repeats are known to bind actin.

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gi 387762608    204 FSTVVDTPELLRSKAGAQLQSDVRYTEDYEQ 234
Cdd:smart00227    1 YTSVPDTPEILLAKKNQKLISDVKYKEDYEK 31

The fourth LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein 1 (FHL1); The fourth LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein 1 (FHL1): FHL1 is heavily expressed in skeletal and cardiac muscles. It plays important roles in muscle growth, differentiation, and sarcomere assembly by acting as a modulator of transcription factors. Defects in FHL1 gene are responsible for a number of Muscular dystrophy-like muscle disorders. It has been detected that FHL1 binds to Myosin-binding protein C, regulating myosin filament formation and sarcomere assembly. 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 387762608   23 DQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYC 54
Cdd:cd09348    26 GSSWHDYCFNCKKCSLNLANKRFVFHNGQIYC 57

The third LIM domain of the Enigma Homolog (ENH) family; The third LIM domain of the Enigma Homolog (ENH) family: ENH was initially identified in rat brain. Same as enigma, it contains three LIM domains at the C-terminus and a PDZ domain at N-terminus. ENH is implicated in signal transduction processes involving protein kinases. It has also been shown that ENH interacts with protein kinase D1 (PKD1) via its LIM domains and forms a complex with PKD1 and the alpha1C subunit of cardiac L-type voltage-gated calcium channel in rat neonatal cardiomyocytes. The N-terminal PDZ domain interacts with alpha-actinin at the Z-line. ENH is expressed in multiple tissues, such as skeletal muscle, heart, bone, and brain. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEK-ISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYC--HAH 57
Cdd:cd09459     1 CHGCEFPIEAGDRfLEALGHTWHDTCFVCSVCCESLEGQTFFSKKDKPLCkkHAH 55

The second LIM domain of Arrowhead (AWH); The second LIM domain of Arrowhead (AWH): Arrowhead belongs to the LHX protein family, which features two tandem N-terminal LIM domains and a C-terminal DNA binding homeodomain. Members of LHX family are found in the nucleus and act as transcription factors or cofactors. LHX proteins are critical for the development of specialized cells in multiple tissue types, including the nervous system, skeletal muscle, the heart, the kidneys, and endocrine organs such as the pituitary gland and the pancreas. During embryogenesis of Drosophila, Arrowhead is expressed in each abdominal segment and in the labial segment. Late in embryonic development, expression of arrowhead is refined to the abdominal histoblasts and salivary gland imaginal ring cells themselves. The Arrowhead gene required for establishment of a subset of imaginal tissues: the abdominal histoblasts and the salivary gland imaginal rings. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKI-SCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSV-NNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09379     1 CAKCSRNISASDWVrRARDHVYHLACFACDACKRQLSTgEEFALIEDRVLCKAH 54

The second LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein 3 (FHL3); The second LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein 3 (FHL3): FHL3 is highly expressed in the skeleton and cardiac muscles and possesses the transactivation and repression activities. FHL3 interacts with many transcription factors, such as CREB, BKLF/KLF3, CtBP2, MyoD, and MZF_1. Moreover, FHL3 interacts with alpha- and beta-subunits of the muscle alpha7beta1 integrin receptor. FHL3 was also proved to possess the auto-activation ability and was confirmed that the second zinc finger motif in fourth LIM domain was responsible for the auto-activation of FHL3. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYP-AEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYC 54
Cdd:cd09427     4 CVACGKTVMPgSRKLEYEGQTWHEHCFICHGCEQPIGSRSFIPDKDEHYC 53

The second LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein (FHL); The second LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein (FHL): LIM-only protein family consists of five members, designated FHL1, FHL2, FHL3, FHL5 and LIMPETin. The first four members are composed of four complete LIM domains arranged in tandem and an N-terminal single zinc finger domain with a consensus sequence equivalent to the C-terminal half of a LIM domain. LIMPETin is an exception, containing six LIM domains. FHL1, 2 and 3 are predominantly expressed in muscle tissues, and FHL5 is highly expressed in male germ cells. FHL proteins exert their roles as transcription co-activators or co-repressors through a wide array of interaction partners. For example, FHL1 binds to Myosin-binding protein C, regulating myosin filament formation and sarcomere assembly. FHL2 has shown to interact with more than 50 different proteins, including receptors, structural proteins, transcription factors and cofactors, signal transducers, splicing factors, DNA replication and repair enzymes, and metabolic enzymes. FHL3 int eracts with many transcription factors, such as CREB, BKLF/KLF3, CtBP2, MyoD, and MZF_1. FHL5 is a tissue-specific coactivator of CREB/CREM family transcription factors. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCID-QIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYC 54
Cdd:cd09345     1 CKACGKAIMPGSKKMEYKgKFWHEKCFTCSECKKPIGTKSFIPKDDKIYC 50

The first LIM domain of Testin-like family; The first 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 387762608    6 CSRCG-------YGVYPAEKISciDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLsVNN--FVsHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09340     1 CEKCKepinpgeVAVFAERAGE--DACWHPGCFVCETCNELL-VDLiyFY-HDGKIYCGRH 57

Nebulin repeat;

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gi 387762608   316 TPAYQNAKKAHELASDIKYRQDFNKMK 342
Cdd:pfam00880    2 TPEIVHAKKNAKLQSDVKYKEDYEKEK 28

The third LIM domain of an Enigma subfamily with unknown function; The third LIM domain of an Enigma subfamily with unknown function: The Enigma LIM domain family is comprised of three characterized members: Enigma, ENH, and Cypher (mouse)/ZASP (human). These subfamily members contain a single PDZ domain at the N-terminus and three LIM domains at the C-terminus. They serve as adaptor proteins, where the PDZ domain tethers the protein to the cytoskeleton and the LIM domains, recruit signaling proteins to implement corresponding functions. The members of the enigma family have been implicated in regulating or organizing cytoskeletal structure, as well as involving multiple signaling pathways. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEK-ISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09461     1 CVSCGFPIEAGDRwVEALNNNYHSQCFNCTRCNVNLEGQSFYAKGGRPFCKLH 53

The second LIM domain of Leupaxin; The second LIM domain of Leupaxin: Leupaxin is a cytoskeleton adaptor protein, which is preferentially expressed in hematopoietic cells. Leupaxin belongs to the paxillin focal adhesion protein family. Same as other members of the family, it has four leucine-rich LD-motifs in the N-terminus and four LIM domains in the C-terminus. It may function in cell type-specific signaling by associating with interaction partners PYK2, FAK, PEP and p95PKL. When expressed in human leukocytic cells, leupaxin significantly suppressed integrin-mediated cell adhesion to fibronectin and the tyrosine phosphorylation of paxillin. These findings indicate that leupaxin may negatively regulate the functions of paxillin during integrin signaling. 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 387762608    9 CGYGVYP-AEKI-SCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCH 55
Cdd:cd09408     1 CAYCAGPiLQNVlTAMDQTWHPEHFFCSHCGELFGDEGFLERDGKPYCR 49

The third LIM domain of actin binding LIM (abLIM) proteins; The third LIM domain of actin binding LIM (abLIM) proteins: Three homologous members of the abLIM protein family have been identified; abLIM-1, abLIM-2 and abLIM-3. The N-terminal of abLIM consists of four tandem repeats of LIM domains and the C-terminal of acting binding LIM protein is a villin headpiece domain, which has strong actin binding activity. The abLIM-1, which is expressed in retina, brain, and muscle tissue, has been indicated to function as a tumor suppressor. AbLIM-2 and -3, mainly expressed in muscle and neuronal tissue, bind to F-actin strongly. They may serve as a scaffold for signaling modules of the actin cytoskeleton and thereby modulate transcription. It has shown that LIM domains of abLIMs interact with STARS (striated muscle activator of Rho signaling), which directly binds actin and stimulates serum-response factor (SRF)-dependent transcription. All LIM domains are 50-60 amino acids in size and share two characteristic highly conserved 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEKISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSvNNFVSHQKKPYC 54
Cdd:cd09329     1 CAGCGQEIKNGQALLALDKQWHVWCFKCKECGKVLT-GEYMGKDGKPYC 48

The third LIM domain of Zyxin-like family; The third LIM domain of Zyxin like family: This family includes Ajuba, Limd1, WTIP, Zyxin, LPP, and Trip6 LIM proteins. Members of Zyxin family contain three tandem C-terminal LIM domains, and a proline-rich N-terminal region. Zyxin proteins are detected primarily in focal adhesion plaques. They function as scaffolds, participating in the assembly of multiple interactions and signal transduction networks, which regulate cell adhesion, spreading, and motility. They can also shuffle into nucleus. In nucleus, zyxin proteins affect gene transcription by interaction with a variety of nuclear proteins, including several transcription factors, playing regulating roles in cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAE------KISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSV 42
Cdd:cd09357     1 CSVCGEPIMPEPgqdetvRIVALDRSFHVNCYKCEDCGMLLSS 43

The third LIM domain of Enigma; The third LIM domain of Enigma: Enigma was initially characterized in humans as a protein containing three LIM domains at the C-terminus and a PDZ domain at N-terminus. The third LIM domain specifically interacts with the insulin receptor and the second LIM domain interacts with the receptor tyrosine kinase Ret and the adaptor protein APS. Thus Enigma is implicated in signal transduction processes such as mitogenic activity, insulin related actin organization, and glucose metabolism. Enigma is expressed in multiple tissues, such as skeletal muscle, heart, bone, and brain. 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 387762608    6 CSRCGYGVYPAEK-ISCIDQIWHKACFHCEVCKMMLSVNNFVSHQKKPYCHAH 57
Cdd:cd09458     1 CHGCDFKIDAGDRfLEALGFSWHDTCFVCAICQINLEGKTFYSKKDKPLCKSH 53