Protein Kinases, catalytic domain; The protein kinase superfamily is mainly composed of the catalytic domains of serine/threonine-specific and tyrosine-specific protein kinases. It also includes RIO kinases, which are atypical serine protein kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferases, and choline kinases. These proteins catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to hydroxyl groups in specific substrates such as serine, threonine, or tyrosine residues of proteins.

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gi 1958704824 697 WGKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKED 776
Cdd:cd07864     1 WGKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKAKDKDTGELVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLNHRSVVNLKEIVTDKQD 80

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gi 1958704824 777 ALDFKKDK 784
Cdd:cd07864    81 ALDFKKDK 88

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 12; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK12 is also called Cdc2-related protein kinase 7 (CRK7) or Cdc2-related kinase arginine/serine-rich (CrkRS). It is a unique CDK that contains an RS domain, which is predominantly found in splicing factors. CDK12 is widely expressed in tissues. It interacts with cyclins L1 and L2, and plays roles in regulating transcription and alternative splicing. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK12 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 697 WGKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKED 776
Cdd:cd07864     1 WGKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKAKDKDTGELVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLNHRSVVNLKEIVTDKQD 80

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Serine/Threonine protein kinases, catalytic domain; Phosphotransferases. Serine or threonine-specific kinase subfamily.

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gi 1958704824  705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEgFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKED 776
Cdd:smart00220   1 YEILEKLGEGSFGKVYLARDKKTGKLVAIKVIKKKKIKK-DRERILREIKILKKLKHPNIVRLYDVFEDEDK 71

Serine/threonine protein kinase [Signal transduction mechanisms];

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gi 1958704824 702 VDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLD-----NEKEGFpitaIREIKILRQLTHQSII 765
Cdd:COG0515     6 LGRYRILRLLGRGGMGVVYLARDLRLGRPVALKVLRPElaadpEARERF----RREARALARLNHPNIV 70

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 12; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK12 is also called Cdc2-related protein kinase 7 (CRK7) or Cdc2-related kinase arginine/serine-rich (CrkRS). It is a unique CDK that contains an RS domain, which is predominantly found in splicing factors. CDK12 is widely expressed in tissues. It interacts with cyclins L1 and L2, and plays roles in regulating transcription and alternative splicing. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK12 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 697 WGKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKED 776
Cdd:cd07864     1 WGKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKAKDKDTGELVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLNHRSVVNLKEIVTDKQD 80

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Cdd:cd07864    81 ALDFKKDK 88

Catalytic domain of Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. CDKs are partly regulated by their subcellular localization, which defines substrate phosphorylation and the resulting specific function. CDK1, CDK2, CDK4, and CDK6 have well-defined functions in the cell cycle, such as the regulation of the early G1 phase by CDK4 or CDK6, the G1/S phase transition by CDK2, or the entry of mitosis by CDK1. They also exhibit overlapping cyclin specificity and functions in certain conditions. Knockout mice with a single CDK deleted remain viable with specific phenotypes, showing that some CDKs can compensate for each other. For example, CDK4 can compensate for the loss of CDK6, however, double knockout mice with both CDK4 and CDK6 deleted die in utero. CDK8 and CDK9 are mainly involved in transcription while CDK5 is implicated in neuronal function. CDK7 plays essential roles in both the cell cycle as a CDK-Activating Kinase (CAK) and in transcription as a component of the general transcription factor TFIIH. The CDK-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:cd07829     1 YEKLEKLGEGTYGVVYKAKDKKTGEIVALKKIRLDNEEEGIPSTALREISLLKELKHPNIVKLLDVIHTEN 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cell Division Cycle 2-like 1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDC2L1, also called PITSLRE, exists in different isoforms which are named using the alias CDK11(p). The CDC2L1 gene produces two protein products, CDK11(p110) and CDK11(p58). CDC2L1 is also represented by the caspase-processed CDK11(p46). CDK11(p110), the major isoform, associates with cyclin L and is expressed throughout the cell cycle. It is involved in RNA processing and the regulation of transcription. CDK11(p58) associates with cyclin D3 and is expressed during the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. It plays roles in spindle morphogenesis, centrosome maturation, sister chromatid cohesion, and the completion of mitosis. CDK11(p46) is formed from the larger isoforms by caspases during TNFalpha- and Fas-induced apoptosis. It functions as a downstream effector kinase in apoptotic signaling pathways and interacts with eukaryotic initiation factor 3f (eIF3f), p21-activated kinase (PAK1), and Ran-binding protein (RanBPM). CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDC2L1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 700 RCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIV 771
Cdd:cd07843     2 RSVDEYEKLNRIEEGTYGVVYRARDKKTGEIVALKKLKMEKEKEGFPITSLREINILLKLQHPNIVTVKEVV 73

Catalytic domain of Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 1-like Serine/Threonine Kinases and of Plant B-type Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of CDK, CDK2, and CDK3. CDK1 is also called Cell division control protein 2 (Cdc2) or p34 protein kinase, and is regulated by cyclins A, B, and E. The CDK1/cyclin A complex controls G2 phase entry and progression while the CDK1/cyclin B complex is critical for G2 to M phase transition. CDK2 is regulated by cyclin E or cyclin A. Upon activation by cyclin E, it phosphorylates the retinoblastoma (pRb) protein which activates E2F mediated transcription and allows cells to move into S phase. The CDK2/cyclin A complex plays a role in regulating DNA replication. Studies in knockout mice revealed that CDK1 can compensate for the loss of the cdk2 gene as it can also bind cyclin E and drive G1 to S phase transition. CDK3 is regulated by cyclin C and it phosphorylates pRB specifically during the G0/G1 transition. This phosphorylation is required for cells to exit G0 efficiently and enter the G1 phase. The plant-specific B-type CDKs are expressed from the late S to the M phase of the cell cycle. They are characterized by the cyclin binding motif PPT[A/T]LRE. They play a role in controlling mitosis and integrating developmental pathways, such as stomata and leaf development. CdkB has been shown to associate with both cyclin B, which controls G2/M transition, and cyclin D, which acts as a mediator in linking extracellular signals to the cell cycle. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 711 IGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTD 773
Cdd:cd07835     7 IGEGTYGVVYKARDKLTGEIVALKKIRLETEDEGVPSTAIREISLLKELNHPNIVRLLDVVHS 69

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 2 and 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK2 is regulated by cyclin E or cyclin A. Upon activation by cyclin E, it phosphorylates the retinoblastoma (pRb) protein which activates E2F mediated transcription and allows cells to move into S phase. The CDK2/cyclin A complex plays a role in regulating DNA replication. CDK2, together with CDK4, also regulates embryonic cell proliferation. Despite these important roles, mice deleted for the cdk2 gene are viable and normal except for being sterile. This may be due to compensation provided by CDK1 (also called Cdc2), which can also bind cyclin E and drive the G1 to S phase transition. CDK3 is regulated by cyclin C and it phosphorylates pRB specifically during the G0/G1 transition. This phosphorylation is required for cells to exit G0 efficiently and enter the G1 phase. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK2/3 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIV-TDKEDAL----- 778
Cdd:cd07860     2 FQKVEKIGEGTYGVVYKARNKLTGEVVALKKIRLDTETEGVPSTAIREISLLKELNHPNIVKLLDVIhTENKLYLvfefl 81

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Cdd:cd07860    82 hqDLKKfmDASAL 94

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 5; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK5 is unusual in that it is regulated by non-cyclin proteins, p35 and p39. It is highly expressed in the nervous system and is critical in normal neural development and function. It plays a role in neuronal migration and differentiation, and is also important in synaptic plasticity and learning. CDK5 also participates in protecting against cell death and promoting angiogenesis. Impaired CDK5 activity is implicated in Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and acute neuronal injury. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK5 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIV-TDKEDALDFK 781
Cdd:cd07839     1 KYEKLEKIGEGTYGTVFKAKNRETHEIVALKRVRLDDDDEGVPSSALREICLLKELKHKNIVRLYDVLhSDKKLTLVFE 79

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 7; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK7 plays essential roles in the cell cycle and in transcription. It associates with cyclin H and MAT1 and acts as a CDK-Activating Kinase (CAK) by phosphorylating and activating cell cycle CDKs (CDK1/2/4/6). In the brain, it activates CDK5. CDK7 is also a component of the general transcription factor TFIIH, which phosphorylates the C-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA polymerase II when it is bound with unphosphorylated DNA, as present in the pre-initiation complex. Following phosphorylation, the CTD dissociates from the DNA which allows transcription initiation. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK7 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKE---GFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSII 765
Cdd:cd07841     1 RYEKGKKLGEGTYAVVYKARDKETGRIVAIKKIKLGERKEakdGINFTALREIKLLQELKHPNII 65

cyclin-dependent kinase A; Provisional

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gi 1958704824 702 VDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKEDA---- 777
Cdd:PLN00009    1 MDQYEKVEKIGEGTYGVVYKARDRVTNETIALKKIRLEQEDEGVPSTAIREISLLKEMQHGNIVRLQDVVHSEKRLylvf 80

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Cdd:PLN00009   81 eyldLDLKKHMDSSPDF 97

Catalytic domain of Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 4 and 6-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK4 and CDK6 partner with D-type cyclins to regulate the early G1 phase of the cell cycle. They are the first kinases activated by mitogenic signals to release cells from the G0 arrested state. CDK4 and CDK6 are both expressed ubiquitously, associate with all three D cyclins (D1, D2 and D3), and phosphorylate the retinoblastoma (pRb) protein. They are also regulated by the INK4 family of inhibitors which associate with either the CDK alone or the CDK/cyclin complex. CDK4 and CDK6 show differences in subcellular localization, sensitivity to some inhibitors, timing in activation, tumor selectivity, and possibly substrate profiles. Although CDK4 and CDK6 seem to show some redundancy, they also have discrete, nonoverlapping functions. CDK6 plays an important role in cell differentiation. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK4/6-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLT---HQSIINMKEI 770
Cdd:cd07838     1 YEEVAEIGEGAYGTVYKARDLQDGRFVALKKVRVPLSEEGIPLSTIREIALLKQLEsfeHPNVVRLLDV 69

Catalytic domain of Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 8-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of CDK8, CDC2L6, and similar proteins. CDK8 functions as a negative or positive regulator of transcription, depending on the scenario. Together with its regulator, cyclin C, it reversibly associates with the multi-subunit core Mediator complex, a cofactor that is involved in regulating RNA polymerase II-dependent transcription. CDC2L6 also associates with Mediator in complexes lacking CDK8. In VP16-dependent transcriptional activation, CDK8 and CDC2L6 exerts opposing effects by positive and negative regulation, respectively, in similar conditions. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK8-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKD--TGEMVALKKVRLDNEK-EGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKED 776
Cdd:cd07842     1 KYEIEGCIGRGTYGRVYKAKRKNgkDGKEYAIKKFKGDKEQyTGISQSACREIALLRELKHENVVSLVEVFLEHAD 76

Catalytic domain of CMGC family Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The CMGC family consists of Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinases (CDKs), Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) such as Extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERKs), c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs), and p38, and other kinases. CDKs belong to a large subfamily of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. MAPKs serve as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They control critical cellular functions including differentiation, proliferation, migration, and apoptosis. They are also implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases including multiple types of cancer, stroke, diabetes, and chronic inflammation. Other members of the CMGC family include casein kinase 2 (CK2), Dual-specificity tYrosine-phosphorylated and -Regulated Kinase (DYRK), Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 (GSK3), among many others. The CMGC family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEkegFPITAIREIKILRQLT----HQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:cd05118     1 YEVLRKIGEGAFGTVWLARDKVTGEKVAIKKIKNDFR---HPKAALREIKLLKHLNdvegHPNIVKLLDVFEHRG 72

Catalytic domain of AMP-activated protein kinase-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The AMPK-like subfamily is composed of AMPK, MARK, BRSK, NUAK, MELK, SNRK, TSSK, and SIK, among others. LKB1 serves as a master upstream kinase that activates AMPK and most AMPK-like kinases. AMPK, also called SNF1 (sucrose non-fermenting1) in yeasts and SnRK1 (SNF1-related kinase1) in plants, is a heterotrimeric enzyme composed of a catalytic alpha subunit and two regulatory subunits, beta and gamma. It is a stress-activated kinase that serves as master regulator of glucose and lipid metabolism by monitoring carbon and energy supplies, via sensing the cell's AMP:ATP ratio. MARKs phosphorylate tau and related microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs), and regulates microtubule-based intracellular transport. They are involved in embryogenesis, epithelial cell polarization, cell signaling, and neuronal differentiation. BRSKs play important roles in establishing neuronal polarity. TSSK proteins are almost exclusively expressed postmeiotically in the testis and play important roles in spermatogenesis and/or spermiogenesis. The AMPK-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDK 774
Cdd:cd14003     1 NYELGKTLGEGSFGKVKLARHKLTGEKVAIKIIDKSKLKEEIEEKIKREIEIMKLLNHPNIIKLYEVIETE 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase Like 1 and 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDKL1, also called p42 KKIALRE, is a glial protein that is upregulated in gliosis. It is present in neuroblastoma and A431 human carcinoma cells, and may be implicated in neoplastic transformation. The function of CDKL4 is unknown. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDKL1/4 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 703 DKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRldnEKEGFPIT---AIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEI 770
Cdd:cd07847     1 EKYEKLSKIGEGSYGVVFKCRNRETGQIVAIKKFV---ESEDDPVIkkiALREIRMLKQLKHPNLVNLIEV 68

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, PCTAIRE-1 kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PCTAIRE-1 is expressed ubiquitously and is localized in the cytoplasm. Its kinase activity is cell cycle dependent and peaks at the S and G2 phases. PCTAIRE-1 is highly expressed in the brain and may play a role in regulating neurite outgrowth. It can also associate with Trap (Tudor repeat associator with PCTAIRE-2), a physiological partner of PCTAIRE-2; with p11, a small dimeric protein with similarity to S100; and with 14-3-3 proteins, mediators of phosphorylation-dependent interactions in many different proteins. PCTAIRE-1 shares sequence similarity with Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs), which belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, CDKs and cyclins are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The PCTAIRE-1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 711 IGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEkEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIV-TDKEDALDFK 781
Cdd:cd07873    10 LGEGTYATVYKGRSKLTDNLVALKEIRLEHE-EGAPCTAIREVSLLKDLKHANIVTLHDIIhTEKSLTLVFE 80

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cell Cycle-Related Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CCRK was previously called p42. It is a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase (CDK)-Activating Kinase (CAK) which is essential for the activation of CDK2. It is indispensable for cell growth and has been implicated in the progression of glioblastoma multiforme. In the heart, a splice variant of CCRK with a different C-terminal half is expressed; this variant promotes cardiac cell growth and survival and is significantly down-regulated during the development of heart failure. The CCRK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQL-THQSIINMKEIVTD 773
Cdd:cd07832     1 RYKILGRIGEGAHGIVFKAKDRETGETVALKKVALRKLEGGIPNQALREIKALQACqGHPYVVKLRDVFPH 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase Like 5; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Mutations in the gene encoding CDKL5, previously called STK9, are associated with early onset epilepsy and severe mental retardation [X-linked infantile spasm syndrome (ISSX) or West syndrome]. In addition, CDKL5 mutations also sometimes cause a phenotype similar to Rett syndrome (RTT), a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder. These pathogenic mutations are located in the N-terminal portion of the protein within the kinase domain. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDKL5 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 703 DKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKE 769
Cdd:cd07848     1 NKFEVLGVVGEGAYGVVLKCRHKETKEIVAIKKFKDSEENEEVKETTLRELKMLRTLKQENIVELKE 67

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, PCTAIRE-2 kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PCTAIRE-2 is specifically expressed in neurons in the central nervous system, mainly in terminally differentiated neurons. It associates with Trap (Tudor repeat associator with PCTAIRE-2) and could play a role in regulating mitochondrial function in neurons. PCTAIRE-2 shares sequence similarity with Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs), which belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, CDKs and cyclins are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The PCTAIRE-2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 711 IGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEkEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIV-TDKEDALDFK 781
Cdd:cd07872    14 LGEGTYATVFKGRSKLTENLVALKEIRLEHE-EGAPCTAIREVSLLKDLKHANIVTLHDIVhTDKSLTLVFE 84

Catalytic domain of Protein Kinases; PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine or tyrosine residues on protein substrates. PKs make up a large family of serine/threonine kinases (STKs), protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs), and dual-specificity PKs that phosphorylate both serine/threonine and tyrosine residues of target proteins. Majority of protein phosphorylation occurs on serine residues while only 1% occurs on tyrosine residues. Protein phosphorylation is a mechanism by which a wide variety of cellular proteins, such as enzymes and membrane channels, are reversibly regulated in response to certain stimuli. PKs often function as components of signal transduction pathways in which one kinase activates a second kinase, which in turn, may act on other kinases; this sequential action transmits a signal from the cell surface to target proteins, which results in cellular responses. The PK family is one of the largest known protein families with more than 100 homologous yeast enzymes and more than 500 human proteins. A fraction of PK family members are pseudokinases that lack crucial residues for catalytic activity. The mutiplicity of kinases allows for specific regulation according to substrate, tissue distribution, and cellular localization. PKs regulate many cellular processes including proliferation, division, differentiation, motility, survival, metabolism, cell-cycle progression, cytoskeletal rearrangement, immunity, and neuronal functions. Many kinases are implicated in the development of various human diseases including different types of cancer. The PK family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), and actin-fragmin kinase.

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gi 1958704824 711 IGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEgFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDK 774
Cdd:cd00180     1 LGKGSFGKVYKARDKETGKKVAVKVIPKEKLKK-LLEELLREIEILKKLNHPNIVKLYDVFETE 63

The catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. GSK3 is a mutifunctional kinase involved in many cellular processes including cell division, proliferation, differentiation, adhesion, and apoptosis. In plants, GSK3 plays a role in the response to osmotic stress. In Caenorhabditis elegans, it plays a role in regulating normal oocyte-to-embryo transition and response to oxidative stress. In Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, GSK3 regulates flagellar length and assembly. In mammals, there are two isoforms, GSK3alpha and GSK3beta, which show both distinct and redundant functions. The two isoforms differ mainly in their N-termini. They are both involved in axon formation and in Wnt signaling.They play distinct roles in cardiogenesis, with GSKalpha being essential in cardiomyocyte survival, and GSKbeta regulating heart positioning and left-right symmetry. GSK3beta was first identified as a regulator of glycogen synthesis, but has since been determined to play other roles. It regulates the degradation of beta-catenin and IkB. Beta-catenin is the main effector of Wnt, which is involved in normal haematopoiesis and stem cell function. IkB is a central inhibitor of NF-kB, which is critical in maintaining leukemic cell growth. GSK3beta is enriched in the brain and is involved in regulating neuronal signaling pathways. It is implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases including Type II diabetes, obesity, mood disorders, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer, among others. The GSK3 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLD-NEKEgfpitaiREIKILRQLTHQSIINMK 768
Cdd:cd14137     5 SYTIEKVIGSGSFGVVYQAKLLETGEVVAIKKVLQDkRYKN-------RELQIMRRLKHPNIVKLK 63

cyclin-dependent protein kinase; Provisional

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gi 1958704824 711 IGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKE------------GFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:PTZ00024   17 LGEGTYGKVEKAYDTLTGKIVAIKKVKIIEISNdvtkdrqlvgmcGIHFTTLRELKIMNEIKHENIMGLVDVYVEGD 93

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, PFTAIRE-1 kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PFTAIRE-1 is widely expressed except in the spleen and thymus. It is highly expressed in the brain, heart, pancreas, testis, and ovary, and is localized in the cytoplasm. It is regulated by cyclin D3 and is inhibited by the p21 cell cycle inhibitor. It has also been shown to interact with the membrane-associated cyclin Y, which recruits the protein to the plasma membrane. PFTAIRE-1 shares sequence similarity with Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs), which belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, CDKs and cyclins are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The PFTAIRE-1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 703 DKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLdNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:cd07869     5 DSYEKLEKLGEGSYATVYKGKSKVNGKLVALKVIRL-QEEEGTPFTAIREASLLKGLKHANIVLLHDIIHTKE 76

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, novel (nua) kinase family NUAK; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. NUAK proteins are classified as AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-related kinases, which like AMPK are activated by the major tumor suppressor LKB1. Vertebrates contain two NUAK proteins, called NUAK1 and NUAK2. NUAK1, also called ARK5 (AMPK-related protein kinase 5), regulates cell proliferation and displays tumor suppression through direct interaction and phosphorylation of p53. It is also involved in cell senescence and motility. High NUAK1 expression is associated with invasiveness of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and breast cancer cells. NUAK2, also called SNARK (Sucrose, non-fermenting 1/AMP-activated protein kinase-related kinase), is involved in energy metabolism. It is activated by hyperosmotic stress, DNA damage, and nutrients such as glucose and glutamine. NUAK2-knockout mice develop obesity, altered serum lipid profiles, hyperinsulinaemia, hyperglycaemia, and impaired glucose tolerance. The NUAK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAI-REIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:cd14073     2 RYELLETLGKGTYGKVKLAIERATGREVAIKSIKKDKIEDEQDMVRIrREIEIMSSLNHPHIIRIYEVFENKD 74

N-terminal Catalytic domain of Class III myosin-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Class III myosins are motor proteins with an N-terminal kinase catalytic domain and a C-terminal actin-binding motor domain. Class III myosins are present in the photoreceptors of invertebrates and vertebrates and in the auditory hair cells of mammals. The kinase domain of myosin III can phosphorylate several cytoskeletal proteins, conventional myosin regulatory light chains, and can autophosphorylate the C-terminal motor domain. Myosin III may play an important role in maintaining the structural integrity of photoreceptor cell microvilli. It may also function as a cargo carrier during light-dependent translocation, in photoreceptor cells, of proteins such as transducin and arrestin. The Drosophila class III myosin, called NinaC (Neither inactivation nor afterpotential protein C), is critical in normal adaptation and termination of photoresponse. Vertebrates contain two isoforms of class III myosin, IIIA and IIIB. This subfamily also includes mammalian NIK-like embryo-specific kinase (NESK), Traf2- and Nck-interacting kinase (TNIK), and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) kinase kinase kinase 4/6. MAP4Ks are involved in some MAPK signaling pathways by activating a MAPK kinase kinase. MAPK signaling cascades are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. The class III myosin-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 702 VDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALK--KVRLDNEKEgfpITAirEIKILRQLTHQ 762
Cdd:cd06608     5 AGIFELVEVIGEGTYGKVYKARHKKTGQLAAIKimDIIEDEEEE---IKL--EINILRKFSNH 62

Catalytic domain of bacterial Serine/Threonine kinases, PknB and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily includes many bacterial eukaryotic-type STKs including Staphylococcus aureus PknB (also called PrkC or Stk1), Bacillus subtilis PrkC, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Pkn proteins (PknB, PknD, PknE, PknF, PknL, and PknH), among others. S. aureus PknB is the only eukaryotic-type STK present in this species, although many microorganisms encode for several such proteins. It is important for the survival and pathogenesis of S. aureus as it is involved in the regulation of purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis, cell wall metabolism, autolysis, virulence, and antibiotic resistance. M. tuberculosis PknB is essential for growth and it acts on diverse substrates including proteins involved in peptidoglycan synthesis, cell division, transcription, stress responses, and metabolic regulation. B. subtilis PrkC is located at the inner membrane of endospores and functions to trigger spore germination. Bacterial STKs in this subfamily show varied domain architectures. The well-characterized members such as S. aureus and M. tuberculosis PknB, and B. subtilis PrkC, contain an N-terminal cytosolic kinase domain, a transmembrane (TM) segment, and mutliple C-terminal extracellular PASTA domains. The PknB subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDN-EKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTD 773
Cdd:cd14014     1 RYRLVRLLGRGGMGEVYRARDTLLGRPVAIKVLRPELaEDEEFRERFLREARALARLSHPNIVRVYDVGED 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase 5; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. ERK5 (also called Big MAPK1 (BMK1) or MAPK7) has a unique C-terminal extension, making it approximately twice as big as other MAPKs. This extension contains transcriptional activation capability which is inhibited by the N-terminal half. ERK5 is activated in response to growth factors and stress by a cascade that leads to its phosphorylation by the MAP2K MEK5, which in turn is regulated by the MAP3Ks MEKK2 and MEKK3. Activated ERK5 phosphorylates its targets including myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF2), Sap1a, c-Myc, and RSK. It plays a role in EGF-induced cell proliferation during the G1/S phase transition. Studies on knockout mice revealed that ERK5 is essential for cardiovascular development and plays an important role in angiogenesis. It is also critical for neural differentiation and survival. The ERK5 pathway has been implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases including cancer, cardiac hypertrophy, and atherosclerosis. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The ERK5 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 703 DKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKV--RLDNekegfPITA---IREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKEDA 777
Cdd:cd07855     5 DRYEPIETIGSGAYGVVCSAIDTKSGQKVAIKKIpnAFDV-----VTTAkrtLRELKILRHFKHDNIIAIRDILRPKVPY 79

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Cdd:cd07855    80 ADFK 83

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 15 and similar MAPKs; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Human MAPK15 is also called Extracellular signal Regulated Kinase 8 (ERK8) while the rat protein is called ERK7. ERK7 and ERK8 display both similar and different biochemical properties. They autophosphorylate and activate themselves and do not require upstream activating kinases. ERK7 is constitutively active and is not affected by extracellular stimuli whereas ERK8 shows low basal activity and is activated by DNA-damaging agents. ERK7 and ERK8 also have different substrate profiles. Genome analysis shows that they are orthologs with similar gene structures. ERK7 and ERK 8 may be involved in the signaling of some nuclear receptor transcription factors. ERK7 regulates hormone-dependent degradation of estrogen receptor alpha while ERK8 down-regulates the transcriptional co-activation androgen and glucocorticoid receptors. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The MAPK15 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 695 IDwgKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKV------RLDNEKegfpitAIREIKILRQLT-HQSIINM 767
Cdd:cd07852     1 ID--KHILRRYEILKKLGKGAYGIVWKAIDKKTGEVVALKKIfdafrnATDAQR------TFREIMFLQELNdHPNIIKL 72

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, eukaryotic translation Initiation Factor 2-Alpha Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. EIF2AKs phosphorylate the alpha subunit of eIF-2, resulting in the downregulation of protein synthesis. eIF-2 phosphorylation is induced in response to cellular stresses including virus infection, heat shock, nutrient deficiency, and the accummulation of unfolded proteins, among others. There are four distinct kinases that phosphorylate eIF-2 and control protein synthesis under different stress conditions: General Control Non-derepressible-2 (GCN2) which is activated during amino acid or serum starvation; protein kinase regulated by RNA (PKR) which is activated by double stranded RNA; heme-regulated inhibitor kinase (HRI) which is activated under heme-deficient conditions; and PKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) which is activated when misfolded proteins accumulate in the ER. The EIF2AK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 698 GKRCVDKFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLdNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSII 765
Cdd:cd13996     1 NSRYLNDFEEIELLGSGGFGSVYKVRNKVDGVTYAIKKIRL-TEKSSASEKVLREVKALAKLNHPNIV 67

Catalytic domain of Fungal Pat1-like Serine/Threonine kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of Schizosaccharomyces pombe Pat1 (also called Ran1), Saccharomyces cerevisiae VHS1 and KSP1, and similar fungal STKs. Pat1 blocks Mei2, an RNA-binding protein which is indispensable in the initiation of meiosis. Pat1 is inactivated and Mei2 activated, which initiates meiosis, under nutrient-deprived conditions through a signaling cascade involving Ste11. Meiosis induced by Pat1 inactivation may show different characteristics than normal meiosis including aberrant positioning of centromeres. VHS1 was identified in a screen for suppressors of cell cycle arrest at the G1/S transition, while KSP1 may be involved in regulating PRP20, which is required for mRNA export and maintenance of nuclear structure. The Pat1-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLD--NEKEGFPI---TAIREIKILRQLT-HQSIINMKEI 770
Cdd:cd13993     1 RYQLISPIGEGAYGVVYLAVDLRTGRKYAIKCLYKSgpNSKDGNDFqklPQLREIDLHRRVSrHPNIITLHDV 73

Catalytic domain of Plant dual-specificity Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases and similar proteins; PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine (ST) or tyrosine residues on protein substrates. Members of this group include MAPKKs from plants, kinetoplastids, alveolates, and mycetozoa. The MAPKK, LmxPK4, from Leishmania mexicana, is important in differentiation and virulence. Dictyostelium discoideum MEK1 is required for proper chemotaxis; MEK1 null mutants display severe defects in cell polarization and directional movement. Plants contain multiple MAPKKs like other eukaryotes. The Arabidopsis genome encodes for 10 MAPKKs while poplar and rice contain 13 MAPKKs each. The functions of these proteins have not been fully elucidated. There is evidence to suggest that MAPK cascades are involved in plant stress responses. In Arabidopsis, MKK3 plays a role in pathogen signaling; MKK2 is involved in cold and salt stress signaling; MKK4/MKK5 participates in innate immunity; and MKK7 regulates basal and systemic acquired resistance. The MAPKK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEgFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIIN 766
Cdd:cd06623     3 LERVKVLGQGSSGVVYKVRHKPTGKIYALKKIHVDGDEE-FRKQLLRELKTLRSCESPYVVK 63

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii FA2 and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Chlamydomonas reinhardtii FA2 was discovered in a genetic screen for deflagellation-defective mutants. It is essential for basal-body/centriole-associated microtubule severing, and plays a role in cell cycle progression. No cellular function has yet been ascribed to CNK4. The Chlamydomonas reinhardtii FA2-like subfamily belongs to the (NIMA)-related kinase (Nek) family, which includes seven different Chlamydomonas Neks (CNKs 1-6 and Fa2). This subfamily contains FA2 and CNK4. The Nek family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDK 774
Cdd:cd08529     2 FEILNKLGKGSFGVVYKVVRKVDGRVYALKQIDISRMSRKMREEAIDEARVLSKLNSPYVIKYYDSFVDK 71

Catalytic domain of Dual-specificity tYrosine-phosphorylated and -Regulated Kinase-like protein kinases; Dual-specificity PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine (S/T) as well as tyrosine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of the dual-specificity DYRKs and YAK1, as well as the S/T kinases (STKs), HIPKs. DYRKs and YAK1 autophosphorylate themselves on tyrosine residues and phosphorylate their substrates exclusively on S/T residues. Proteins in this subfamily play important roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, growth, and development. The DYRK-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 705 FDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRldNEKEgFPITAIREIKILRQLT------HQSIINMKEIVTDKED 776
Cdd:cd14133     1 YEVLEVLGKGTFGQVVKCYDLLTGEEVALKIIK--NNKD-YLDQSLDEIRLLELLNkkdkadKYHIVRLKDVFYFKNH 75

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Plant TDY Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Plant MAPKs are typed based on the conserved phosphorylation motif present in the activation loop, TEY and TDY. This subfamily represents the TDY subtype and is composed of Group D plant MAPKs including Arabidopsis thaliana MPK18 (AtMPK18), Oryza sativa Blast- and Wound-induced MAPK1 (OsBWMK1), OsWJUMK1 (Wound- and JA-Uninducible MAPK1), Zea mays MPK6, and the Medicago sativa TDY1 gene product. OsBWMK1 enhances resistance to pathogenic infections. It mediates stress-activated defense responses by activating a transcription factor that affects the expression of stress-related genes. AtMPK18 is involved in microtubule-related functions. In plants, MAPKs are associated with physiological, developmental, hormonal, and stress responses. Some plants show numerous gene duplications of MAPKs; Arabidopsis thaliana harbors at least 20 MAPKs, named AtMPK1-20 while Oryza sativa contains at least 17 MAPKs. Arabidopsis thaliana contains more TEY-type MAPKs than TDY-type, whereas the reverse is true for Oryza sativa. The TDY MAPK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIV 771
Cdd:cd07859     1 RYKIQEVIGKGSYGVVCSAIDTHTGEKVAIKKINDVFEHVSDATRILREIKLLRLLRHPDIVEIKHIM 68

Catalytic domain of the yeast Serine/Threonine Kinases, Rad53 and Cds1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Rad53 and Cds1 are the checkpoint kinase 2 (Chk2) homologs found in budding and fission yeast, respectively. They play a central role in the cell's response to DNA lesions to prevent genome rearrangements and maintain genome integrity. They are phosphorylated in response to DNA damage and incomplete replication, and are essential for checkpoint control. They help promote DNA repair by stalling the cell cycle prior to mitosis in the presence of DNA damage. The Rad53/Cds1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALK-----KVRL-DNEKEGFPitaiREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:cd14098     1 KYQIIDRLGSGTFAEVKKAVEVETGKMRAIKqivkrKVAGnDKNLQLFQ----REINILKSLEHPGIVRLIDWYEDDQ 74

serine/threonine-protein kinase PknD;

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKDTGEMVALKKVR---LDNE--KEGFpitaIREIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:PRK13184    3 RYDIIRLIGKGGMGEVYLAYDPVCSRRVALKKIRedlSENPllKKRF----LREAKIAADLIHPGIVPVYSICSDGD 75

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, novel (nua) kinase family NUAK 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. NUAK proteins are classified as AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-related kinases, which like AMPK are activated by the major tumor suppressor LKB1. Vertebrates contain two NUAK proteins, called NUAK1 and NUAK2. NUAK2, also called SNARK (Sucrose, non-fermenting 1/AMP-activated protein kinase-related kinase), is involved in energy metabolism. It is activated by hyperosmotic stress, DNA damage, and nutrients such as glucose and glutamine. NUAK2-knockout mice develop obesity, altered serum lipid profiles, hyperinsulinaemia, hyperglycaemia, and impaired glucose tolerance. NUAK2 is implicated in regulating actin stress fiber assembly through its association with myosin phosphatase Rho-interacting protein (MRIP), which leads to an increase in myosin regulatory light chain (MLC) phosphorylation. It is also associated with tumor growth, migration, and oncogenicity of melanoma cells. The NUAK2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1958704824 704 KFDIIGIIGEGTYGQVYKARDKdTGEMVALKKVRLDNEKEGFPITAI-REIKILRQLTHQSIINMKEIVTDKE 775
Cdd:cd14161     4 RYEFLETLGKGTYGRVKKARDS-SGRLVAIKSIRKDRIKDEQDLLHIrREIEIMSSLNHPHIISVYEVFENSS 75