calmodulin; Provisional

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3TZ1_A         1 MEDLD-ERELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:PTZ00184  77 MKDTDsEEEIKEAFKVFDRDGNGFISAAELRHVMTNLGEKLTDEEVDEMIREADVDGDGQINYEEFVKMMMS 148

calmodulin; Provisional

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3TZ1_A         1 MEDLD-ERELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:PTZ00184  77 MKDTDsEEEIKEAFKVFDRDGNGFISAAELRHVMTNLGEKLTDEEVDEMIREADVDGDGQINYEEFVKMMMS 148

EF-hand domain pair;

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3TZ1_A         6 ERELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSL--GDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMM 70
Cdd:pfam13499  1 EEKLKEAFKLLDSDGDGYLDVEELKKLLRKLeeGEPLSDEEVEELFKEFDLDKDGRISFEEFLELYS 67

EF-hand, calcium binding motif; EF-hands are calcium-binding motifs that occur at least in pairs. Links between disease states and genes encoding EF-hands, particularly the S100 subclass, are emerging. Each motif consists of a 12 residue loop flanked on either side by a 12 residue alpha-helix. EF-hands undergo a conformational change unpon binding calcium ions.

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3TZ1_A         44 EIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:smart00054  1 ELKEAFRLFDKDGDGKIDFEEFKDLLKA 28

calmodulin; Provisional

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3TZ1_A         1 MEDLD-ERELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:PTZ00184  77 MKDTDsEEEIKEAFKVFDRDGNGFISAAELRHVMTNLGEKLTDEEVDEMIREADVDGDGQINYEEFVKMMMS 148

EF-hand, calcium binding motif, found in parvalbumin-like EF-hand family; The family includes alpha- and beta-parvalbumins, and a group of uncharacterized calglandulin-like proteins. Parvalbumins are small, acidic, cytosolic EF-hand-containing Ca2+-buffer and Ca2+ transporter/shuttle proteins belonging to EF-hand superfamily. They are expressed by vertebrates in fast-twitch muscle cells, specific neurons of the central and peripheral nervous system, sensory cells of the mammalian auditory organ (Corti's cell), and some other cells, and characterized by the presence of three consecutive EF-hand motifs (helix-loop-helix) called AB, CD, and EF, but only CD and EF can chelate metal ions, such as Ca2+ and Mg2+. Thus, they may play an additional role in Mg2+ handling. Moreover, parvalbumins represent one of the major animal allergens. In metal-bound states, parvalbumins possess a rigid and stable tertiary structure and display strong allergenicity. In contrast, the metal-free parvalbumins are intrinsically disordered, and the loss of metal ions results in a conformational change that decreases their IgE binding capacity. Furthermore, parvalbumins have been widely used as a neuronal marker for a variety of functional brain systems. They also function as a Ca2+ shuttle transporting Ca2+ from troponin-C (TnC) to the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+ pump during muscle relaxation. Thus they may facilitate myocardial relaxation and play important roles in cardiac diastolic dysfunction. Parvalbumins consists of alpha- and beta- sublineages, which can be distinguished on the basis of isoelectric point (pI > 5 for alpha; pI

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3TZ1_A        6 ERELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSL---GDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCL 68
Cdd:cd16251  33 EDQIKKVFQILDKDKSGFIEEEELKYILKGFsiaGRDLTDEETKALLAAGDTDGDGKIGVEEFATL 98

centrin; Provisional

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3TZ1_A         6 ERELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:PTZ00183  16 KKEIREAFDLFDTDGSGTIDPKELKVAMRSLGFEPKKEEIKQMIADVDKDGSGKIDFEEFLDIMTK 81

EF-hand, calcium binding motif, found in uncharacterized calglandulin-like proteins; The family corresponds to a group of uncharacterized calglandulin-like proteins. Although their biological function remain unclear, they show high sequence similarity with human calglandulin-like protein GAGLP, which is an ortholog of calglandulin from the venom glands of Bothrops insularis snake. Both GAGLP and calglandulin are putative Ca2+-binding proteins with four EF-hand motifs. However, members in this family contain only three EF-hand motifs. In this point, they may belong to the parvalbumin-like EF-hand family, which is characterized by the presence of three consecutive EF-hand motifs (helix-loop-helix).

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3TZ1_A        6 ERELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDE-----LTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEF 65
Cdd:cd16252  36 EEAIRKAFQMLDKDKSGFIEWNEIKYILSTVPSSmpvapLSDEEAEAMIQAADTDGDGRIDFQEF 100

EF-hand, calcium binding motif, found in parvalbumins; Parvalbumins are small, acidic, cytosolic EF-hand-containing Ca2+-buffer and Ca2+ transporter/shuttle proteins belonging to EF-hand superfamily. They are expressed by vertebrates in fast-twitch muscle cells, specific neurons of the central and peripheral nervous system, sensory cells of the mammalian auditory organ (Corti's cell), and some other cells, and characterized by the presence of three consecutive EF-hand motifs (helix-loop-helix) called AB, CD, and EF, but only CD and EF can chelate metal ions, such as Ca2+ and Mg2+. Thus, they may play an additional role in Mg2+ handling. Moreover, parvalbumins represent one of the major animal allergens. In metal-bound states, parvalbumins possess a rigid and stable tertiary structure and display strong allergenicity. In contrast, the metal-free parvalbumins are intrinsically disordered, and the loss of metal ions results in a conformational change that decreases their IgE binding capacity. Furthermore, parvalbumins have been widely used as a neuronal marker for a variety of functional brain systems. They also function as a Ca2+ shuttle transporting Ca2+ from troponin-C (TnC) to the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+ pump during muscle relaxation. Thus they may facilitate myocardial relaxation and play important roles in cardiac diastolic dysfunction. Parvalbumins consists of alpha- and beta- sublineages, which can be distinguished on the basis of isoelectric point (pI > 5 for alpha; pI

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3TZ1_A        8 ELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDE---LTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCL 68
Cdd:cd16253  35 DIKKVFNILDQDKSGFIEEEELKLFLKNFSDGarvLSDKETKNFLAAGDSDGDGKIGVDEFKSM 98

EF-hand, calcium binding motif, found in beta-parvalbumin; Beta-parvalbumin, also termed Oncomodulin-1 (OM), is a small calcium-binding protein that is expressed in hepatomas, as well as in the blastocyst and the cytotrophoblasts of the placenta. It is also found to be expressed in the cochlear outer hair cells of the organ of Corti and frequently expressed in neoplasms. Mammalian beta-parvalbumin is secreted by activated macrophages and neutrophils. It may function as a tissue-specific Ca2+-dependent regulatory protein, and may also serve as a specialized cytosolic Ca2+ buffer. Beta-parvalbumin acts as a potent growth-promoting signal between the innate immune system and neurons in vivo. It has high and specific affinity for its receptor on retinal ganglion cells (RGC) and functions as the principal mediator of optic nerve regeneration. It exerts its effects in a cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)-dependent manner and can further elevate intracellular cAMP levels. Moreover, beta-parvalbumin is associated with efferent function and outer hair cell electromotility, and can identify different hair cell types in the mammalian inner ear. Beta-parvalbumin is characterized by the presence of three consecutive EF-hand motifs (helix-loop-helix) called AB, CD, and EF, but only CD and EF can chelate metal ions, such as Ca2+ and Mg2+. The EF site displays a high-affinity for Ca2+/Mg2+, and the CD site is a low-affinity Ca2+-specific site. In addition, beta-parvalbumin is distinguished from other parvalbumins by its unusually low isoelectric point (pI = 3.1) and sequence eccentricities (e.g., Y57-L58-D59 instead of F57-I58-E59).

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3TZ1_A        8 ELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILK---SLGDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:cd16255  35 DVKKVFEIIDQDKSGFIEEEELKLFLQnfsSGARELTDAETKAFLKAGDSDGDGKIGVEEFQALVKA 101

EF-hand, calcium binding motif, found in alpha-parvalbumin; Alpha-parvalbumin is cytosolic Ca2+/Mg2+-binding protein expressed mainly in fast-twitch skeletal myofibrils, where it may act as a soluble relaxing factor facilitating the Ca2+-mediated relaxation phase. It is also expressed in rapidly firing neurons, particularly GABA-ergic neurons, and thus may confer protection against Ca2+ toxicity. The major role of alpha-parvalbumin is metal buffering and transport of Ca2+. It binds different metal cations, and exhibits very high affinity for Ca2+ and physiologically significant affinity for Mg2+. Alpha-parvalbumin is characterized by the presence of three consecutive EF-hand motifs (helix-loop-helix) called AB, CD, and EF, but only CD and EF can chelate metal ions, such as Ca2+ and Mg2+. Both metal ion-binding sites in alpha-parvalbumin are high-affinity sites. Additionally, in contrast to beta-parvalbumin, alpha-parvalbumin is less acidic and has an additional residue in the C-terminal helix.

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3TZ1_A        8 ELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSL---GDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLM 69
Cdd:cd16254  35 DVKKVFHILDKDKSGFIEEDELKFVLKGFspdGRDLSDKETKALLAAGDKDGDGKIGIDEFATLV 99

EF-hand motif found in eukaryotic phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC, EC 3.1.4.11) isozymes; PI-PLC isozymes are signaling enzymes that hydrolyze the membrane phospholipids phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) to generate two important second messengers in eukaryotic signal transduction cascades, Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (InsP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG). InsP3 triggers inflow of calcium from intracellular stores, while DAG, together with calcium, activates protein kinase C, which goes on to phosphorylate other molecules, leading to altered cellular activity. Calcium is required for the catalysis. This family corresponds to the four EF-hand motifs containing PI-PLC isozymes, including PI-PLC-beta (1-4), -gamma (1-2), -delta (1,3,4), -epsilon (1), -zeta (1), eta (1-2). Lower eukaryotes such as yeast and slime molds contain only delta-type isozymes. In contrast, other types of isoforms present in higher eukaryotes. This family also includes 1-phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate phosphodiesterase 1 (PLC1) from fungi. Some homologs from plants contain only two atypical EF-hand motifs and they are not included. All PI-PLC isozymes except sperm-specific PI-PLC-zeta share a core set of domains, including an N-terminal pleckstrin homology (PH) domain, four atypical EF-hand motifs, a PLC catalytic core, and a single C2 domain. PI-PLC-zeta lacks the PH domain. The PLC catalytic core domain is a TIM barrel with two highly conserved regions (X and Y) split by a highly degenerate linker sequence. Most of EF-hand motifs found in PI-PLCs consist of a helix-loop-helix structure, but lack residues critical to metal binding. Moreover, the EF-hand region of most of PI-PLCs may have an important regulatory function, but it has yet to be identified. However, PI-PLC-zeta is a key exception. It is responsible for Ca2+ oscillations in fertilized oocytes and exhibits a high sensitivity to Ca2+ mediated through its EF-hand domain. In addition, PI-PLC-eta2 shows a canonical EF-loop directing Ca2+-sensitivity and thus can amplify transient Ca2+ signals. Also it appears that PI-PLC-delta1 can regulate the binding of PH domain to PIP2 in a Ca2+-dependent manner through its functionally important EF-hand domains. PI-PLCs can be activated by a variety of extracellular ligands, such as growth factors, hormones, cytokines and lipids. Their activation has been implicated in tumorigenesis and/or metastasis linked to migration, proliferation, growth, inflammation, angiogenesis and actin cytoskeleton reorganization. PI-PLC-beta isozymes are activated by G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) through different mechanisms. However, PI-PLC-gamma isozymes are activated by receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK), such as Rho and Ras GTPases. In contrast, PI-PLC-epsilon are activated by both GPCR and RTK. PI-PLC-delta1 and PLC-eta 1 are activated by GPCR-mediated calcium mobilization. The activation mechanism for PI-PLC-zeta remains unclear.

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3TZ1_A        9 LKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:cd15898   2 LRRQWIKADKDGDGKLSLKEIKKLLKRLNIRVSEKELKKLFKEVDTNGDGTLTFDEFEELYKS 64

EF hand; The EF-hands can be divided into two classes: signalling proteins and buffering/transport proteins. The first group is the largest and includes the most well-known members of the family such as calmodulin, troponin C and S100B. These proteins typically undergo a calcium-dependent conformational change which opens a target binding site. The latter group is represented by calbindin D9k and do not undergo calcium dependent conformational changes.

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3TZ1_A        44 EIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMMS 71
Cdd:pfam00036  1 ELKEIFRLFDKDGDGKIDFEEFKELLKK 28

Penta-EF hand, calcium binding motifs, found in calpain-13 (CAPN13), calpain-14 (CAPN14), and similar proteins; CAPN13, also termed calcium-activated neutral proteinase 13 (CANP 13), a 63.6 kDa calpain large subunit that exhibits a restricted tissue distribution with low levels of expression detected only in human testis and lung. In calpain family, CAPN13 is most closely related to calpain-14 (CAPN14). CAPN14, also termed calcium-activated neutral proteinase 14 (CANP 14), is a 76.7 kDa calpain large subunit that is most highly expressed in the oesophagus. Its expression and calpain activity can be induced by IL-13. Both CAPN13 and CAPN14 contain a calpain cysteine protease (CysPc) domain, a C2-domain-like (C2L) domain, and a C-terminal Ca2+-binding penta-EF-hand (PEF) domain.

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3TZ1_A        7 RELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLGDELTeDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLMM 70
Cdd:cd16195  73 RKYKDIFQKADVSKSGFLSLSELRNAIQAAGIRVS-DDLLNLMALRYGDSSGRISFESFICLML 135

Penta-EF hand, calcium binding motifs, found in PEF calpain family; The PEF calpain family belongs to the second group of penta-EF hand (PEF) proteins. It includes classical (also called conventional or typical) calpain (referring to a calcium-dependent papain-like enzymes, EC 3.4.22.17) large catalytic subunits (CAPN1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14) and two calpain small subunits (CAPNS1 and CAPNS2), which are largely confined to animals (metazoans). These PEF-containing are nonlysosomal intracellular calcium-activated intracellular cysteine proteases that play important roles in the degradation or functional modulation in a variety of substrates in response to calcium signalling. The classical mu- and m-calpains are heterodimers consisting of homologous but a distinct (large) L-subunit/chain (CAPN1 or CAPN2) and a common (small) S-subunit/chain (CAPNS1 or CAPNS2). These L-subunits (CAPN1 and CAPN2) and S-subunit CAPNS1 are ubiquitously found in all tissues. Other calpains likely consist of an isolated L-subunit/chain alone. Many of them, such as CAPNS2, CAPN3 (in skeletal muscle, or lens), CAPN8 (in stomach), CAPN9 (in digestive tracts), CAPN11 (in testis), CAPN12 (in follicles), are tissue-specific and have specific functions in distinct organs. The L-subunits of similar structure (called CALPA and B) also have been found in Drosophila melanogaster. The S-subunit seems to have a chaperone-like function for proper folding of the L-subunit. The catalytic L-subunits contain a short N-terminal anchor helix, followed by a calpain cysteine protease (CysPc) domain, a C2-domain-like (C2L) domain, and a C-terminal Ca2+-binding penta-EF-hand (PEF) domain. The S-subunits only have the PEF domain following an N-terminal Gly-rich hydrophobic domain. The calpains undergo a rearrangement of the protein backbone upon Ca2+-binding.

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3TZ1_A       38 DELTEDEIENMIAETDTDGSGTVDYEEFKCLM 69
Cdd:cd16182  37 DGFSLETCRSLIALMDTNGSGRLDLEEFKTLW 68

EF-hand domain;

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3TZ1_A         8 ELKEAFRVLDKEKKGVIKVDVLRWILKSLG 37
Cdd:pfam13405  1 ELREAFKLFDKDGDGKISLEELRKALRSLG 30