calponin homology (CH) domain superfamily; CH domains are actin filament (F-actin) binding motifs, which may be present as a single copy or in tandem repeats (which increase binding affinity). They either function as autonomous actin binding motifs or serve a regulatory function. CH domains are found in cytoskeletal and signal transduction proteins, including actin-binding proteins like spectrin, alpha-actinin, dystrophin, utrophin, and fimbrin, as well as proteins essential for regulation of cell shape (cortexillins), and signaling proteins (Vav).

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gi 1907102193   42 DNINVFLRACEQIGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSNRVTVKQEETDRRLKNVLITLYWLGRKAQ 100
Cdd:cd21277     58 DNINVFLKACEKLGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSTRVTVKQEETDRRLKNVLITLYWLGRKAQ 116

LIM is a small protein-protein interaction domain, containing two zinc fingers; LIM domains are identified in a diverse group of proteins with wide variety of biological functions, including gene expression regulation, cell fate determination, cytoskeleton organization, tumor formation and development. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes. They perform their functions through interactions with other protein partners. 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. The consensus sequence of LIM domain has been defined as C-x(2)-C-x(16,23)-H-x(2)-[CH]-x(2)-C-x(2)-C-x(16,21)-C-x(2,3)-[CHD] (where X denotes any amino acid).

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gi 1907102193 1623 CSYCNN-ILGKgaaMIIETLGLSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGaevrIRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd08368      1 CAGCGKpIEGR---ELLRALGKKWHPECFKCAECGKPLGGDSFY----EKDGKPYCEKCY 53

calponin homology (CH) domain found in LIM domain only protein 7; LIM domain only protein 7 (LMO-7), also called F-box only protein 20, or LOMP, is a transcription regulator for expression of many Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD)-relevant genes. It binds to alpha-actinin and AF6/afadin at adherens junctions for epithelial cell-cell adhesion. It contains a single copy of the CH domain at the N-terminus. CH domains are actin filament (F-actin) binding motifs.

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gi 1907102193   42 DNINVFLRACEQIGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSNRVTVKQEETDRRLKNVLITLYWLGRKAQ 100
Cdd:cd21277     58 DNINVFLKACEKLGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSTRVTVKQEETDRRLKNVLITLYWLGRKAQ 116

LIM is a small protein-protein interaction domain, containing two zinc fingers; LIM domains are identified in a diverse group of proteins with wide variety of biological functions, including gene expression regulation, cell fate determination, cytoskeleton organization, tumor formation and development. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes. They perform their functions through interactions with other protein partners. 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. The consensus sequence of LIM domain has been defined as C-x(2)-C-x(16,23)-H-x(2)-[CH]-x(2)-C-x(2)-C-x(16,21)-C-x(2,3)-[CHD] (where X denotes any amino acid).

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gi 1907102193 1623 CSYCNN-ILGKgaaMIIETLGLSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGaevrIRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd08368      1 CAGCGKpIEGR---ELLRALGKKWHPECFKCAECGKPLGGDSFY----EKDGKPYCEKCY 53

Domain present in PSD-95, Dlg, and ZO-1/2; Also called DHR (Dlg homologous region) or GLGF (relatively well conserved tetrapeptide in these domains). Some PDZs have been shown to bind C-terminal polypeptides; others appear to bind internal (non-C-terminal) polypeptides. Different PDZs possess different binding specificities.

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gi 1907102193  1020 FGFTI---KWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTKFSYKDTKkwEEVMANAQETGNLVMDVRR 1088
Cdd:smart00228   14 LGFSLvggKDEGGGVVVSSVVPGSPAAKAGLRVGDVILEVNGTSVEGLTHL--EAVDLLKKAGGKVTLTVLR 83

Predicted metalloprotease, contains C-terminal PDZ domain [General function prediction only];

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gi 1907102193 1013 TPGNKPVFGFTIKWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTKFSykdTKKWEEVMANAQETGNLVMDVRRYGK 1091
Cdd:COG3975    478 APSLKPSLGLRVSADGGGLVVTSVLWGSPAYKAGLSAGDELLAIDGLRVT---ADNLDDALAAYKPGDPIELLVFRRDE 553

canonical PDZ domain; Canonical PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain. PDZ domains usually bind to short specific peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins known as PDZ binding motifs. These domains can also interact with internal peptide motifs and certain lipids, and can take part in a head-to-tail oligomerization with other PDZ domains. The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. The canonical PDZ domain contains six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1020 FGFTI---KWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFS-QLQVDDEILAINNT 1059
Cdd:cd00136     12 LGFSIrggKDGGGGIFVSRVEPGGPAARDgRLRVGDRILEVNGV 55

calponin homology (CH) domain found in LIM domain only protein 7; LIM domain only protein 7 (LMO-7), also called F-box only protein 20, or LOMP, is a transcription regulator for expression of many Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD)-relevant genes. It binds to alpha-actinin and AF6/afadin at adherens junctions for epithelial cell-cell adhesion. It contains a single copy of the CH domain at the N-terminus. CH domains are actin filament (F-actin) binding motifs.

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gi 1907102193   42 DNINVFLRACEQIGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSNRVTVKQEETDRRLKNVLITLYWLGRKAQ 100
Cdd:cd21277     58 DNINVFLKACEKLGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSTRVTVKQEETDRRLKNVLITLYWLGRKAQ 116

calponin homology (CH) domain found in LIM and calponin homology domains-containing protein 1; LIM and calponin homology domains-containing protein 1 (LIMCH1) acts as an actin stress fiber-associated protein that activates the non-muscle myosin IIa complex by promoting the phosphorylation of its regulatory subunit MRLC/MYL9. It positively regulates actin stress fiber assembly and stabilizes focal adhesions, and therefore negatively regulates cell spreading and cell migration. LIMCH1 contains a single copy of the CH domain at the N-terminus. CH domains are actin filament (F-actin) binding motifs.

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gi 1907102193   42 DNINVFLRACEQIGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSNRVTVKQEETDRRLKNVLITLYWLGRKAQS 101
Cdd:cd21278     58 DNITLFLRGCKELGLKESQLFDPGDLQDTSNRVTIKSSDCSRKLKNVLITIYWLGKAANS 117

LIM is a small protein-protein interaction domain, containing two zinc fingers; LIM domains are identified in a diverse group of proteins with wide variety of biological functions, including gene expression regulation, cell fate determination, cytoskeleton organization, tumor formation and development. LIM domains function as adaptors or scaffolds to support the assembly of multimeric protein complexes. They perform their functions through interactions with other protein partners. 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. The consensus sequence of LIM domain has been defined as C-x(2)-C-x(16,23)-H-x(2)-[CH]-x(2)-C-x(2)-C-x(16,21)-C-x(2,3)-[CHD] (where X denotes any amino acid).

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gi 1907102193 1623 CSYCNN-ILGKgaaMIIETLGLSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGaevrIRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd08368      1 CAGCGKpIEGR---ELLRALGKKWHPECFKCAECGKPLGGDSFY----EKDGKPYCEKCY 53

Domain present in PSD-95, Dlg, and ZO-1/2; Also called DHR (Dlg homologous region) or GLGF (relatively well conserved tetrapeptide in these domains). Some PDZs have been shown to bind C-terminal polypeptides; others appear to bind internal (non-C-terminal) polypeptides. Different PDZs possess different binding specificities.

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gi 1907102193  1020 FGFTI---KWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTKFSYKDTKkwEEVMANAQETGNLVMDVRR 1088
Cdd:smart00228   14 LGFSLvggKDEGGGVVVSSVVPGSPAAKAGLRVGDVILEVNGTSVEGLTHL--EAVDLLKKAGGKVTLTVLR 83

Predicted metalloprotease, contains C-terminal PDZ domain [General function prediction only];

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gi 1907102193 1013 TPGNKPVFGFTIKWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTKFSykdTKKWEEVMANAQETGNLVMDVRRYGK 1091
Cdd:COG3975    478 APSLKPSLGLRVSADGGGLVVTSVLWGSPAYKAGLSAGDELLAIDGLRVT---ADNLDDALAAYKPGDPIELLVFRRDE 553

canonical PDZ domain; Canonical PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain. PDZ domains usually bind to short specific peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins known as PDZ binding motifs. These domains can also interact with internal peptide motifs and certain lipids, and can take part in a head-to-tail oligomerization with other PDZ domains. The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. The canonical PDZ domain contains six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1020 FGFTI---KWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFS-QLQVDDEILAINNT 1059
Cdd:cd00136     12 LGFSIrggKDGGGGIFVSRVEPGGPAARDgRLRVGDRILEVNGV 55

PDZ domain of partitioning defective 6 (Par6), Drosophila Rho GTPase-activating protein 100F (RhoGAP100F), and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain of Par6 (also known as PAR6 or Par-6), RhoGAP100F, and related domains. Par6 is part of a conserved machinery that directs metazoan cell polarity, a process necessary for the function of diverse cell types. Par6 forms a cell polarity-regulatory complex with atypical protein kinase C (aPKC) and Par3. Par6 can also directly associate with PALS1 (proteins associated with Lin7, also known as Stardust) providing a link between the Par3/aPKC/Par6 complex and the PALS1-PATJ (protein-associated TJ) complex. Binding partners of the Par6-PDZ domain include Par3, PALS1/Stardust; leucine-rich repeat-containing protein netrin-G ligand-2 (NGL-2), human crumbs (CRB3) involve in the morphogenesis of the tight junctions in mammalian epithelial cells, and PAR-6 co-operates with the Par6 semi-CRIB domain to bind CDC42. CDC42 regulates the Par6 PDZ domain through an allosteric CRIB-PDZ transition. Drosophila RhoGAP100F, also known as synapse defective protein 1 homolog (syd-1 homolog), is a GTPase activator for the Rho-type GTPases by converting them to an inactive GDP-bound form. The RhoGAP100F-PDZ domain binds the neurexin C terminus to control synapse formation at the Drosophila neuromuscular junction. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This Par6-like family domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1007 RVSINQTPGnKPvFGFTIK----WD-ISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQ-LQVDDEILAINNTKFSYKDTkkwEEVMANAQETG 1080
Cdd:cd06718      2 RVELIKPPG-KP-LGFYIRdgngVErVPGIFISRLVLGSLADSTGlLAVGDEILEVNGVEVTGKSL---DDVTDMMVAPT 76

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gi 1907102193 1081 NLVMDVRR 1088
Cdd:cd06718     77 RLIITVKP 84

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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNNILGKGAAMIieTLGLSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGaevriRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09329      1 CAGCGQEIKNGQALL--ALDKQWHVWCFKCKECGKVLTGEYMG-----KDGKPYCERDY 52

PDZ domain 3 of Zonula Occludens-1 (ZO-1), homologs ZO-2 and ZO-3, and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain 3 of ZO-1, -2, -3 and related domains. Zonula occludens proteins (ZO-1, ZO-2, ZO-3) are multi-PDZ domain proteins involved in the maintenance and biogenesis of multi-protein networks at the cytoplasmic surface of intercellular contacts in epithelial and endothelial cells. They have three N-terminal PDZ domains, PDZ1-3, followed by a Src homology-3 (SH3) domain and a guanylate kinase (GuK)-like domain. Among protein-protein interactions for all ZO proteins is the binding of the first PDZ domain (PDZ1) to the C-termini of claudins , and the homo- and hetero-dimerization of ZO-proteins via their second PDZ domain (PDZ2), which takes place by symmetrical domain swapping of the first two beta-strands of PDZ2. At the cell level, ZO-1 and ZO-2 are involved in polarity maintenance, gene transcription, cell proliferation, and tumor cell metastasis. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This ZO family PDZ3 domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1030 GIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTKF 1061
Cdd:cd06729     24 GIFVAGVQEGSPAEKQGLQEGDQILKVNGVDF 55

PDZ domain 1 of the canonical isoform 1 of PDZ domain containing 7 (PDZD7), and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain 1 of the long isoform 1 of PDZD7, and related domains. PDZD7 is critical for the organization of Usher syndrome type 2 (USH2) complex. Usher syndrome is the leading cause of hereditary sensory deaf-blindness in humans; USH2 is the most common sub-type. Formation of the USH2 complex is based upon heterodimerization between PDZD7 and whirlin (another PDZ domain-containing protein) and a subsequent dynamic interplay between USH2 proteins via their multiple PDZ domains. The PDZD7 PDZ2 domain binds GPR98 (also known as VLGR1) and usherin (USH2A). PDZD7 and whirlin form heterodimers through their multiple PDZ domains; whirlin and PDZD7 interact with usherin and GPR98 to form an interdependent ankle link complex. PDZD7 also interacts with myosin VIIa. PDZD7 also forms homodimers through its PDZ2 domain. Various isoforms of PDZD7 produced by alternative splicing have been identified; this subgroup includes the first PDZ domain of the canonical isoform of PDZD7- isoform 1. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This PDZD7-like family PDZ1 domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1008 VSINQTPGNKpvFGFTIKWDIS---GIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTKFSYKDTKKWEEVManaqeTGN--L 1082
Cdd:cd10833      4 VTVEKSPDGS--LGFSVRGGSEhglGIFVSKVEEGSAAERAGLCVGDKITEVNGVSLENITMSSAVKVL-----TGSnrL 76

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gi 1907102193 1083 VMDVRRYG 1090
Cdd:cd10833     77 RMVVRRMG 84

PDZ domain of tax1-binding protein 3 (TAX1BP3), and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain of TAX1BP3, and related domains. TAX1BP3 (also known as glutaminase-interacting protein 3, tax interaction protein 1, TIP-1, tax-interacting protein 1) may regulate a number of protein-protein interactions by competing for PDZ domain binding sites. TAX1BP3 binds beta-catenin and may act as an inhibitor of the Wnt signaling pathway. It competes with LIN7A (also known as Lin-7A or LIN-7A) for inward rectifier potassium channel 4 (KCNJ4) binding, and thereby promotes KCNJ4 internalization. It may play a role in the Rho signaling pathway, and in the activation of CDC42 by the viral protein HPV16 E6. Binding partners of the TAX1BP3 PDZ domain include beta-catenin, KCNJ4, glutaminase liver isoform (GLS2), rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 16 (ARHGEF16), rhotekin, and CDK5 regulatory subunit-associated protein 3 (also known as LAPZ). PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This TAX1BP3-like family domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1010 INQTPGNKPvFGFTIKwdisGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAIN 1057
Cdd:cd10822     23 IDQDPSKNP-FSYTDK----GIYVTRVSEGGPAEKAGLQVGDKILQVN 65

periplasmic serine protease, Do/DeqQ family; This family consists of a set proteins various designated DegP, heat shock protein HtrA, and protease DO. The ortholog in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is designated MucD and is found in an operon that controls mucoid phenotype. This family also includes the DegQ (HhoA) paralog in E. coli which can rescue a DegP mutant, but not the smaller DegS paralog, which cannot. Members of this family are located in the periplasm and have separable functions as both protease and chaperone. Members have a trypsin domain and two copies of a PDZ domain. This protein protects bacteria from thermal and other stresses and may be important for the survival of bacterial pathogens.// The chaperone function is dominant at low temperatures, whereas the proteolytic activity is turned on at elevated temperatures. [Protein fate, Protein folding and stabilization, Protein fate, Degradation of proteins, peptides, and glycopeptides]

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gi 1907102193  989 RGSPLREVSRSLDQFSDmrvsiNQTPGNKPVFGFT-------------IKWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILA 1055
Cdd:TIGR02037  314 RKGKEKTITVTLGASPE-----EQASSSNPFLGLTvanlspeirkelrLKGDVKGVVVTKVVSGSPAARAGLQPGDVILS 388

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gi 1907102193 1056 INNTkfSYKDTKKWEEVMANAQETGNLVMDVRR 1088
Cdd:TIGR02037  389 VNQQ--PVSSVAELRKVLARAKKGGRVALLILR 419

The first LIM domain of Enigma-like family; The first 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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNNILgKGAAMIieTLGLSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLggsSSGAEVRIRNHqLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09361      1 CAHCNQVI-RGPFLV--ALGRSWHPEEFTCSHCHCSL---AEIGFVEEKGS-LYCELCY 52

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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNN-ILGKG-AAMIIETLGLSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLggsssgAEVR--IRNHQLYCNDC 1680
Cdd:cd09348      5 CSGCQNpITGFGkGTNVVNYEGSSWHDYCFNCKKCSLNL------ANKRfvFHNGQIYCSDC 60

The third LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein 1 (FHL1); The third 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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNNILGKGaamiietlGLSY-----HLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGAevriRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09429      1 CVKCNKPITSG--------GVTYqdqpwHSECFVCSSCSKKLAGQRFTA----VEDQYYCVDCY 52

PDZ domain of densin, erbin, and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain of densin, erbin, and related domains. Densin (also known as leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 7, LRRC7, densin-180, protein LAP1) and erbin (also known as densin-180-like protein, Erbb2-interacting protein, protein LAP2) belong to the LAP (leucine-rich repeat and PDZ domain) family of scaffolding proteins that play roles in the maintenance of cell shape and apical-basal polarity. Densin and erbin are components of the excitatory postsynaptic compartment and are regulators of dendritic morphology and postsynaptic structure. The densin PDZ domain binds CaV1.3 alpha1 subunit, delta-catenin, and MAGUIN-1. Binding partners of the erbin PDZ domain include ErbB receptor tyrosine kinase ErbB2, HTLV-1 Tax1, Cav1.3 Ca2+channels, and constituents of the cadherin:catenin cell adhesion complex, in particular delta-catenin, p0071 and ARVCF. The erbin PDZ domain binds Smad3, a transductor of the TGFbeta pathway, possibly by a novel interface of binding. Erbin and two other LAP proteins (scribble and lano) redundantly regulate epithelial polarity and apical adhesion complex. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This densin and erbin-like family domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged as beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1007 RVSINQTPGnkpvFGFTIKWDIS-----------GIFVASVEQGSPAEfSQLQVDDEILAINNTKFSYKDTKKWEEVMAN 1075
Cdd:cd06749      2 RVRIEKNPG----LGFSISGGIGsqgnpfrpdddGIFVTKVQPDGPAS-KLLQPGDKILEVNGYDFVNIEHGQAVSLLKS 76

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gi 1907102193 1076 AQETGNLVmdVRR 1088
Cdd:cd06749     77 FQNTVDLV--VER 87

PDZ domains of the Na+/H+ exchange regulatory cofactor (NHERF) family (NHERF1-4), and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain of the Na+/H+ exchange regulatory cofactor (NHERF) family of multi-PDZ-domain-containing scaffolding proteins (NHERF1-4), and related domains. The NHERF family includes NHERF1 (also known as EBP50), NHERF2 (also known as E3KARP; TKA-1; SIP-1), NHERF3 (also known as CAP70; CLAMP; Napi-Cap-1; PDZD1) and NHERF4 (also known as IKEPP; PDZK2; Napi-Cap-2). NHERF1 and NHERF2 have tandem PDZ domains (PDZ1-2); NHERF3 and NHERF4 have four PDZ domains (PDZ1-4). NHERFs are involved in the regulation of multiple receptors or transporters, such as type II sodium-phosphate cotransporter (Npt2a), purinergic P2Y1 receptor P2Y1R, the beta2-adrenergic receptor (beta2-AR), parathyroid hormone receptor type 1 (PTHR), the lysophosphatidic acid receptors (LPARs), sodium-hydrogen exchanger 3 (NHE3), and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). NHERF-PDZ1 domain interaction partners include Npt2a, purinergic P2Y1 receptor, beta2-AR, CFTR, PTHR, NH3, G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 6 (GRK6A), platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), B1 subunit of the H+ATPase, cholesterol, receptor for activated C-kinase RACK1, aquaporin 9, among others. The NHERF PDZ2 domain interacts with fewer proteins: NHERF1 PDZ2 binds Npt2a, PTHR, beta-catenin, aquaporin 9, and RACK1; NHERF2 PDZ2 binds LPA2, P2Y1R, and NHE3, cGMP-dependent protein kinase type II (cGKII). NHERF4 PDZ1 and PDZ4 bind the epithelial Ca(2+) channels TRPV5 and TRPV6. NHERF2/NHERF3 heterodimerization is mediated by PDZ domains of NHERF2 and the C-terminal PDZ domain recognition motif of NHERF3. NHERF4 regulates several transporters mediating influx of xenobiotics and nutrients in the small intestine. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This NHERF-like family domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1020 FGFTIKWD--ISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNT---KFSYkdtkkwEEVMANAQETGN----LVMD 1085
Cdd:cd06768     12 YGFNLHAEkgRPGHFIREVDPGSPAERAGLKDGDRLVEVNGEnveGESH------EQVVEKIKASGNqvtlLVVD 80

C-terminal processing protease CtpA/Prc, contains a PDZ domain [Posttranslational modification, protein turnover, chaperones];

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gi 1907102193 1001 DQFSDMRVsinQTPGNKPVFGFTIKWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAIN 1057
Cdd:COG0793     46 EEYEDFQE---STSGEFGGLGAELGEEDGKVVVVSVIPGSPAEKAGIKPGDIILAID 99

The second LIM domain of LIMK1 (LIM domain Kinase 1); The second 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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNNILGKGAAMIIETLglSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGAEVriRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09464      1 CHGCSETITTGLVMVAGEQ--KYHPECFSCLRCGAFIGDGDTYALV--EHSKLYCGHCY 55

calponin homology (CH) domain found in VAV proteins; VAV proteins function both as cytoplasmic guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) for Rho GTPases and as scaffold proteins, and they play important roles in cell signaling by coupling cell surface receptors to various effector functions. They play key roles in processes that require cytoskeletal reorganization including immune synapse formation, phagocytosis, cell spreading, and platelet aggregation, among others. Vertebrates have three VAV proteins (VAV1, VAV2, and VAV3). VAV proteins contain several domains that enable their function: N-terminal calponin homology (CH), acidic, RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH), Pleckstrin Homology (PH), C1 (zinc finger), SH2, and two SH3 domains. This model corresponds to the CH domain, an actin-binding domain which is present as a single copy in VAV proteins.

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gi 1907102193   42 DNINVFLRAC-EQIGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSN 72
Cdd:cd21201     72 KNIRTFLQACrTVFGLRSADLFEPEDLYDVTN 103

LIM domain in proteins of unknown function; The first Lim domain of a LIM domain containing protein: The functions of the proteins are unknown. The members of this family contain two copies of LIM domain. The LIM domain 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 1907102193 1614 NRSVSGKRVCSYCNNILGKgaamiietlglsYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLggsSSGAEVRIRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09397      5 GLEIEGKSISSKDGELSGQ------------WHRECFVCTTCGCPF---QFSVPCYVLDDKPYCQQHY 57

circularly permuted second PDZ domain (PDZ2) of Escherichia coli periplasmic serine endoprotease DegP and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain 2 of Escherichia coli DegP (also known as heat shock protein DegP and Protease Do), and related domains. DegP belongs to the HtrA family of housekeeping proteases. It acts as a protease, degrading transiently denatured and unfolded or misfolded proteins which accumulate in the periplasm following heat shock or other stress conditions, and as a molecular chaperone at low temperatures. DegP has two PDZ domains in addition to the protease domain; its PDZ1 domain is responsible for the identifying the distinct substrate sequences that affect degradation (degron) of the substrate sequence, and its PDZ2 domain is responsible for the combining with other DegP monomers to form a stable oligomer structure. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains and as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping of beta-strands. The canonical PDZ domain contains six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2); arranged as A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F. This DegP family PDZ domain 2 is a circularly permuted PDZ domain which places beta-strand A on the C-terminus. Another permutation exists in the PDZ superfamily which places both beta-strands A and B on the C-terminus.

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gi 1907102193 1022 FTIKWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNtkfsyKDTKKWEEvMANAQETG--NLVMDVRRYGKS 1092
Cdd:cd23084     11 VTDEDGGKGVVVTEVDPGSPAAQSGLKKGDVIIGVNR-----QPVKSIAE-LRKVLKSKpsAVLLQIKRGDSS 77

calponin homology (CH) domain found in Drosophila melanogaster muscle-specific protein 20 (dMP20) and similar domains; This subfamily contains Drosophila melanogaster muscle-specific protein 20 (dMP20), Echinococcus granulosus myophilin, Dictyostelium discoideum Rac guanine nucleotide exchange factor B (also called Trix), and similar proteins. dMP20 is present only in the synchronous muscles of D. melanogaster. It may be involved in the system linking the nerve impulse with the contraction or the relaxation process. Trix is involved in the regulation of the late steps of the endocytic pathway. dMP20 contains a single copy of the CH domain, while Trix (triple CH-domain array exchange factor) contains three, two type 3 CH domains which are included in this model, and one type 1 CH domain that is not included in this subfamily, but is part of the superfamily. CH domains are actin filament (F-actin) binding motifs.

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gi 1907102193   39 RFQDNINVFLRACEQIGLKEAQLFHPGDLQDLSNrvtvkqeetdrrLKNVLITLYWLGR 97
Cdd:cd21207     61 KLMENIENFLTACKGYGVPKTDLFQTVDLYEKKN------------IPQVTNCLFALGR 107

PDZ domain 1 of the full-length isoform of whirlin and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain 1 of the full-length isoform of whirlin and related domains. Whirlin is an essential protein for developmental pathways in photoreceptor cells of the retina and hair cells of the inner ear. The full-length whirlin isoform has two harmonin N-like domains, three PDZ domains, a proline-rich region, and a PDZ-binding motif. Whirlin isoforms may form different complexes at the periciliary membrane complex (PMC) in photoreceptors, and the stereociliary tip and base in inner ear hair cells. It interacts with ADGRV1 and usherin at the PMC; with SANS and RpgrORF15 at the connecting cilium in photoreceptors; with EPS8, MYO15A, p55, and CASK proteins at the stereociliary tip of inner ear hair cells; and with ADGRV1, usherin, and PDZD7 at the stereociliary base in inner ear hair cells. Mutations in the gene encoding whirlin (WHRN; also known as USH2D and DFNB31), have been found to cause either USH2 subtype (USH2D) or autosomal recessive non-syndromic deafness type 31 (DFNB31). Whirlin is the key protein in the USH2 complex (whirlin, usherin and GPR98) which recruits other USH2 causative proteins at the periciliary membrane in photoreceptors and the ankle link of the stereocilia in hair cells. Whirlin's interaction with espin, another stereociliary protein, may be important for the architecture of the USH2 complex. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This whirlin family PDZ1 domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1021 GFTIK--WDIS-GIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTKFS 1062
Cdd:cd06740     16 GFSIRggAEHGvGIYVSLVEPGSLAEKEGLRVGDQILRVNDVSFE 60

PDZ domain 2 of tyrosine kinase PTPN13, FERM and PDZ domain-containing protein 2 (FRMPD2), and similar domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain 2 of human PTPN13, and related domains. PTPN13, also known as Fas-associated protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1 (FAP-1), protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1E (PTP-E1), and protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTPL1), negatively regulates FAS-mediated apoptosis and NGFR-mediated pro-apoptotic signaling, and may also regulate phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) signaling. It contains 5 PDZ domains; interaction partners of its second PDZ domain (PDZ2) include the Fas receptor (TNFRSF6) and thyroid receptor-interacting protein 6 (TRIP6). The second PDZ (PDZ2) domain, but not PDZ1 or PDZ3, of FRMPD2 binds to GluN2A and GluN2B, two subunits of N-methyl-d-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptors. Other binding partners of the FRMPDZ2 PDZ2 domain include NOD2, and catenin family members, delta catenin (CTNND2), armadillo repeat gene deleted in velo-cardio-facial syndrome (ARVCF) and p0071 (also known as plakophilin 4; PKP4). PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This PTPN13-like family PDZ2 domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1020 FGFTI------KWDISGIFVASVEQGSPAEFS-QLQVDDEILAINNTKFSYKDTKKWEEVMANAQETGNLVMD 1085
Cdd:cd06792     14 LGISVtggintSVRHGGIYVKSLVPGGAAEQDgRIQKGDRLLEVNGVSLEGVTHKQAVECLKNAGQVVTLVLE 86

The third LIM domain of Four and a half LIM domains protein (FHL); The third 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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNNILGKGaamiietlGLSY-----HLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGAevriRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09346      1 CAKCKKAITSG--------GVTYrdqpwHKECFVCTGCKKQLAGQRFTS----RDEYPYCVDCF 52

The third LIM domain of protein LIMPETin; The third 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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNNILGkgaamiIETLGLSY-----HLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGAevriRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09421      5 CEECSKIIG------IDSKDLSYkdkhwHEACFLCSKCKISLVDKPFGS----KADRIYCGNCY 58

calponin homology (CH) domain found in the growth arrest-specific protein 2 family; The growth arrest-specific protein 2 (GAS-2) family includes GAS-2, and GAS-2 like proteins, GAS2L1-3. GAS-2 may play a role in apoptosis by acting as a cell death substrate for caspases. GAS2L1 (also called GAS2-related protein on chromosome 22 or growth arrest-specific protein 2-like 1) and GAS2L2 (also called GAS2-related protein on chromosome 17 or growth arrest-specific protein 2-like 2) may be involved in the cross-linking of microtubules and microfilaments. GAS2L3, also called GAS2-like protein 3, is a cytoskeletal linker protein that may promote and stabilize the formation of the actin and microtubule network. Members of this family contain a single copy of the CH domain at the N-terminal region. CH domains are actin filament (F-actin) binding motifs.

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gi 1907102193   42 DNINVFLRACEQIGLKEAQLFHPGDLqdlsnrVTVKQEetdrrlKNVLITLYWLGRKAQS 101
Cdd:cd21204     82 DNVANFLRWCRKLGVDEVLLFESEDL------VLHKNP------RQVLLCLLELARIAAR 129

PDZ domain of regulator of G-protein signaling 12 (RGS12), and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain of RGS12, and related domains. RGS12 downregulates GPCR signal transduction by increasing the GTPase activity of G-protein alpha subunits, thereby driving G-proteins into their inactive GDP-bound form. The RGS12 PDZ domain can bind selectively to C-terminal (A/S)-T-X-(L/V) motifs as found within both the CXCR2 IL-8 receptor, and the alternative 3' exon form of RGS12. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal end of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping mediated by beta-strands. This RGS12-like family domain is a canonical PDZ domain containing six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2), arranged in the order: beta-strands A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F.

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gi 1907102193 1020 FGFTIkwdiSG---IFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNT---KFSYKD 1065
Cdd:cd06710     12 YGFTI----SGqapCVLSCVVRGSPADVAGLKAGDQILAVNGInvsKASHED 59

PDZ domain; This entry represents the PDZ domain from a wide variety of proteins.

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gi 1907102193 1032 FVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTkfSYKDTKKWEEVMANAQETgNLVMDVRR 1088
Cdd:pfam17820    1 VVTAVVPGSPAERAGLRVGDVILAVNGK--PVRSLEDVARLLQGSAGE-SVTLTVRR 54

circularly permuted first PDZ domain (PDZ1) of Escherichia coli periplasmic serine endoprotease DegP and related domains; PDZ (PSD-95 (Postsynaptic density protein 95), Dlg (Discs large protein), and ZO-1 (Zonula occludens-1)) domain 1 of Escherichia coli DegP (also known as heat shock protein DegP and Protease Do) and related domains. DegP belongs to the HtrA family of housekeeping proteases. It acts as a protease, degrading transiently denatured and unfolded or misfolded proteins which accumulate in the periplasm following heat shock or other stress conditions, and as a molecular chaperone at low temperatures. DegP has two PDZ domains in addition to the protease domain; its PDZ1 domain is responsible for identifying the distinct substrate sequences that affect degradation (degron) of the substrate sequence, and its PDZ2 domain is responsible for combining with other DegP monomers to form a stable oligomer structure. PDZ domains usually bind in a sequence-specific manner to short peptide sequences located at the C-terminal of their partner proteins (known as PDZ binding motifs). The PDZ superfamily includes canonical PDZ domains and as well as those with circular permutations and domain swapping of beta-strands. The canonical PDZ domain contains six beta-strands A-F and two alpha-helices (alpha-helix 1 and 2); arranged as A, B, C, alpha-helix 1, beta-strands D, E, alpha-helix 2 and beta-strand F. This DegP family PDZ domain 1 is a circularly permuted PDZ domain which places beta-strand A on the C-terminus. Another permutation exists in the PDZ superfamily which places both beta-strands A and B on the C-terminus.

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gi 1907102193 1030 GIFVASVEQGSPAEFSQLQVDDEILAINNTK 1060
Cdd:cd10839     26 GALVAQVLPDSPAAKAGLKAGDVILSLNGKP 56

The second LIM domain of LIMK (LIM domain Kinase ); The second 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 depolymerization. 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 1907102193 1623 CSYCNNILgKGAAMIIETLglSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSSSGAEVriRNHQLYCNDCY 1681
Cdd:cd09365      1 CHGCSQII-TGPVMVAGDH--KFHPECFSCSSCKAFIGDGDSYALV--ERSKLYCGVCY 54

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 1907102193 1642 GLSYHLHCFKCVSCGCDLGGSS-----SGAEVRIRNH 1673
Cdd:cd09443     18 GTFYHKGCFKCRECGTRLSLKTftfvqGDGEVYCARH 54