Collybistin/APC-stimulated guanine nucleotide exchange factor pleckstrin homology (PH) domain; Collybistin (also called PEM2) is homologous to the Dbl proteins ASEF (also called ARHGEF4/RhoGEF4) and SPATA13 (Spermatogenesis-associated protein 13; also called ASEF2). It activates CDC42 specifically and not any other Rho-family GTPases. Collybistin consists of an SH3 domain, followed by a RhoGEF/DH and PH domain. In Dbl proteins, the DH and PH domains catalyze the exchange of GDP for GTP in Rho GTPases, allowing them to signal to downstream effectors. It induces submembrane clustering of the receptor-associated peripheral membrane protein gephyrin, which is thought to form a scaffold underneath the postsynaptic membrane linking receptors to the cytoskeleton. It also acts as a tumor suppressor that links adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) protein, a negative regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway and promotes the phosphorylation and degradation of beta-catenin, to Cdc42. Autoinhibition of collybistin is accomplished by the binding of its SH3 domain with both the RhoGEF and PH domains to block access of Cdc42 to the GTPase-binding site. Inactivation promotes cancer progression. PH domains have diverse functions, but in general are involved in targeting proteins to the appropriate cellular location or in the interaction with a binding partner. They share little sequence conservation, but all have a common fold, which is electrostatically polarized. Less than 10% of PH domains bind phosphoinositide phosphates (PIPs) with high affinity and specificity. PH domains are distinguished from other PIP-binding domains by their specific high-affinity binding to PIPs with two vicinal phosphate groups: PtdIns(3,4)P2, PtdIns(4,5)P2 or PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 which results in targeting some PH domain proteins to the plasma membrane. A few display strong specificity in lipid binding. Any specificity is usually determined by loop regions or insertions in the N-terminus of the domain, which are not conserved across all PH domains. PH domains are found in cellular signaling proteins such as serine/threonine kinase, tyrosine kinases, regulators of G-proteins, endocytotic GTPases, adaptors, as well as cytoskeletal associated molecules and in lipid associated enzymes.

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gi 60360290 353 LESIDKIARWQVSIVGWEGLDILDRSSELIHSGELTKITRqGKSQQRIFFLFDHQLVSCKKDLLRRDMLYYKGRMDMDEV 432
Cdd:cd01224   1 MENLEKLAAWQSTVEGWEGEDLSDRSSELIHSGELTKISA-GRAQERTFFLFDHQLVYCKKDLLRRKNYIYKGRIDTDNM 79

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gi 60360290 433 ELVDVEDGRDKDWSLSLRNAFKLVSKATDEVHLFCARKQEDKARWLQAYADERRRVQED 491
Cdd:cd01224  80 EIEDLPDGKDDESGVTVKNAWKIYNASKNKWYVLCAKSAEEKQRWLEAFAEEREKVEKD 138

Src homology 3 domain of APC-Stimulated guanine nucleotide Exchange Factor; ASEF, also called ARHGEF4, exists in an autoinhibited form and is activated upon binding of the tumor suppressor APC (adenomatous polyposis coli). GEFs activate small GTPases by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP. ASEF can activate Rac1 or Cdc42. Truncated ASEF, which is found in colorectal cancers, is constitutively active and has been shown to promote angiogenesis and cancer cell migration. ASEF contains a SH3 domain followed by RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH) and Pleckstrin Homology (PH) domains. In its autoinhibited form, the SH3 domain of ASEF forms an extensive interface with the DH and PH domains, blocking the Rac binding site. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  59 GGEQLAINELISDGSVVCAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRLRV 130
Cdd:cd11973   2 GGEQLAINELISDGSVVCAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIEVMDATNKEWWWGRVLDSEGWFPASFVRLRV 73

Collybistin/APC-stimulated guanine nucleotide exchange factor pleckstrin homology (PH) domain; Collybistin (also called PEM2) is homologous to the Dbl proteins ASEF (also called ARHGEF4/RhoGEF4) and SPATA13 (Spermatogenesis-associated protein 13; also called ASEF2). It activates CDC42 specifically and not any other Rho-family GTPases. Collybistin consists of an SH3 domain, followed by a RhoGEF/DH and PH domain. In Dbl proteins, the DH and PH domains catalyze the exchange of GDP for GTP in Rho GTPases, allowing them to signal to downstream effectors. It induces submembrane clustering of the receptor-associated peripheral membrane protein gephyrin, which is thought to form a scaffold underneath the postsynaptic membrane linking receptors to the cytoskeleton. It also acts as a tumor suppressor that links adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) protein, a negative regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway and promotes the phosphorylation and degradation of beta-catenin, to Cdc42. Autoinhibition of collybistin is accomplished by the binding of its SH3 domain with both the RhoGEF and PH domains to block access of Cdc42 to the GTPase-binding site. Inactivation promotes cancer progression. PH domains have diverse functions, but in general are involved in targeting proteins to the appropriate cellular location or in the interaction with a binding partner. They share little sequence conservation, but all have a common fold, which is electrostatically polarized. Less than 10% of PH domains bind phosphoinositide phosphates (PIPs) with high affinity and specificity. PH domains are distinguished from other PIP-binding domains by their specific high-affinity binding to PIPs with two vicinal phosphate groups: PtdIns(3,4)P2, PtdIns(4,5)P2 or PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 which results in targeting some PH domain proteins to the plasma membrane. A few display strong specificity in lipid binding. Any specificity is usually determined by loop regions or insertions in the N-terminus of the domain, which are not conserved across all PH domains. PH domains are found in cellular signaling proteins such as serine/threonine kinase, tyrosine kinases, regulators of G-proteins, endocytotic GTPases, adaptors, as well as cytoskeletal associated molecules and in lipid associated enzymes.

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gi 60360290 353 LESIDKIARWQVSIVGWEGLDILDRSSELIHSGELTKITRqGKSQQRIFFLFDHQLVSCKKDLLRRDMLYYKGRMDMDEV 432
Cdd:cd01224   1 MENLEKLAAWQSTVEGWEGEDLSDRSSELIHSGELTKISA-GRAQERTFFLFDHQLVYCKKDLLRRKNYIYKGRIDTDNM 79

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gi 60360290 433 ELVDVEDGRDKDWSLSLRNAFKLVSKATDEVHLFCARKQEDKARWLQAYADERRRVQED 491
Cdd:cd01224  80 EIEDLPDGKDDESGVTVKNAWKIYNASKNKWYVLCAKSAEEKQRWLEAFAEEREKVEKD 138

Guanine nucleotide exchange factor for Rho/Rac/Cdc42-like GTPases; Also called Dbl-homologous (DH) domain. It appears that PH domains invariably occur C-terminal to RhoGEF/DH domains.

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gi 60360290 166 RTNVIQEIMNTERVYIKHLKDICEGYIRQCRKHTGMFTVAQLATIFGNIEDIYKFQRKFLKDLEKQYNKEEPHLSEIGSC 245
Cdd:cd00160   1 RQEVIKELLQTERNYVRDLKLLVEVFLKPLDKELLPLSPEEVELLFGNIEEIYEFHRIFLKSLEERVEEWDKSGPRIGDV 80

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gi 60360290 246 FLEHQEGFAIYSEYCNNHPGACVELSNLMKHSkyrHFFEACRLLQQ--MIDIALDGFLLTPVQKICKYPLQLAELLKYTT 323
Cdd:cd00160  81 FLKLAPFFKIYSEYCSNHPDALELLKKLKKFN---KFFQEFLEKAEseCGRLKLESLLLKPVQRLTKYPLLLKELLKHTP 157

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gi 60360290 324 QEHGDYNNIKAAYEAMKNVACLIN 347
Cdd:cd00160 158 DGHEDREDLKKALEAIKEVASQVN 181

Src homology 3 domain of APC-Stimulated guanine nucleotide Exchange Factor; ASEF, also called ARHGEF4, exists in an autoinhibited form and is activated upon binding of the tumor suppressor APC (adenomatous polyposis coli). GEFs activate small GTPases by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP. ASEF can activate Rac1 or Cdc42. Truncated ASEF, which is found in colorectal cancers, is constitutively active and has been shown to promote angiogenesis and cancer cell migration. ASEF contains a SH3 domain followed by RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH) and Pleckstrin Homology (PH) domains. In its autoinhibited form, the SH3 domain of ASEF forms an extensive interface with the DH and PH domains, blocking the Rac binding site. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  59 GGEQLAINELISDGSVVCAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRLRV 130
Cdd:cd11973   2 GGEQLAINELISDGSVVCAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIEVMDATNKEWWWGRVLDSEGWFPASFVRLRV 73

Pleckstrin homology domain; Domain commonly found in eukaryotic signalling proteins. The domain family possesses multiple functions including the abilities to bind inositol phosphates, and various proteins. PH domains have been found to possess inserted domains (such as in PLC gamma, syntrophins) and to be inserted within other domains. Mutations in Brutons tyrosine kinase (Btk) within its PH domain cause X-linked agammaglobulinaemia (XLA) in patients. Point mutations cluster into the positively charged end of the molecule around the predicted binding site for phosphatidylinositol lipids.

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gi 60360290    381 LIHSGELTKITRQGKS--QQRIFFLFDHQLVSCKKDLLRRDmLYYKGRMDMDEVELVDVEDGRDKDWslslRNAFKLVSK 458
Cdd:smart00233   1 VIKEGWLYKKSGGGKKswKKRYFVLFNSTLLYYKSKKDKKS-YKPKGSIDLSGCTVREAPDPDSSKK----PHCFEIKTS 75

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gi 60360290    459 aTDEVHLFCARKQEDKARWLQA 480
Cdd:smart00233  76 -DRKTLLLQAESEEEREKWVEA 96

SH3 domain; SH3 (Src homology 3) domains are often indicative of a protein involved in signal transduction related to cytoskeletal organization. First described in the Src cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase. The structure is a partly opened beta barrel.

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gi 60360290    79 ALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRN-EDKEAWFPA 123
Cdd:pfam00018   2 ALYDYTAQEPDELSFKKGDIIIVLEKSEDGWWKGRNkGGKEGLIPS 47

Collybistin/APC-stimulated guanine nucleotide exchange factor pleckstrin homology (PH) domain; Collybistin (also called PEM2) is homologous to the Dbl proteins ASEF (also called ARHGEF4/RhoGEF4) and SPATA13 (Spermatogenesis-associated protein 13; also called ASEF2). It activates CDC42 specifically and not any other Rho-family GTPases. Collybistin consists of an SH3 domain, followed by a RhoGEF/DH and PH domain. In Dbl proteins, the DH and PH domains catalyze the exchange of GDP for GTP in Rho GTPases, allowing them to signal to downstream effectors. It induces submembrane clustering of the receptor-associated peripheral membrane protein gephyrin, which is thought to form a scaffold underneath the postsynaptic membrane linking receptors to the cytoskeleton. It also acts as a tumor suppressor that links adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) protein, a negative regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway and promotes the phosphorylation and degradation of beta-catenin, to Cdc42. Autoinhibition of collybistin is accomplished by the binding of its SH3 domain with both the RhoGEF and PH domains to block access of Cdc42 to the GTPase-binding site. Inactivation promotes cancer progression. PH domains have diverse functions, but in general are involved in targeting proteins to the appropriate cellular location or in the interaction with a binding partner. They share little sequence conservation, but all have a common fold, which is electrostatically polarized. Less than 10% of PH domains bind phosphoinositide phosphates (PIPs) with high affinity and specificity. PH domains are distinguished from other PIP-binding domains by their specific high-affinity binding to PIPs with two vicinal phosphate groups: PtdIns(3,4)P2, PtdIns(4,5)P2 or PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 which results in targeting some PH domain proteins to the plasma membrane. A few display strong specificity in lipid binding. Any specificity is usually determined by loop regions or insertions in the N-terminus of the domain, which are not conserved across all PH domains. PH domains are found in cellular signaling proteins such as serine/threonine kinase, tyrosine kinases, regulators of G-proteins, endocytotic GTPases, adaptors, as well as cytoskeletal associated molecules and in lipid associated enzymes.

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gi 60360290 353 LESIDKIARWQVSIVGWEGLDILDRSSELIHSGELTKITRqGKSQQRIFFLFDHQLVSCKKDLLRRDMLYYKGRMDMDEV 432
Cdd:cd01224   1 MENLEKLAAWQSTVEGWEGEDLSDRSSELIHSGELTKISA-GRAQERTFFLFDHQLVYCKKDLLRRKNYIYKGRIDTDNM 79

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gi 60360290 433 ELVDVEDGRDKDWSLSLRNAFKLVSKATDEVHLFCARKQEDKARWLQAYADERRRVQED 491
Cdd:cd01224  80 EIEDLPDGKDDESGVTVKNAWKIYNASKNKWYVLCAKSAEEKQRWLEAFAEEREKVEKD 138

Guanine nucleotide exchange factor for Rho/Rac/Cdc42-like GTPases; Also called Dbl-homologous (DH) domain. It appears that PH domains invariably occur C-terminal to RhoGEF/DH domains.

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gi 60360290 166 RTNVIQEIMNTERVYIKHLKDICEGYIRQCRKHTGMFTVAQLATIFGNIEDIYKFQRKFLKDLEKQYNKEEPHLSEIGSC 245
Cdd:cd00160   1 RQEVIKELLQTERNYVRDLKLLVEVFLKPLDKELLPLSPEEVELLFGNIEEIYEFHRIFLKSLEERVEEWDKSGPRIGDV 80

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gi 60360290 246 FLEHQEGFAIYSEYCNNHPGACVELSNLMKHSkyrHFFEACRLLQQ--MIDIALDGFLLTPVQKICKYPLQLAELLKYTT 323
Cdd:cd00160  81 FLKLAPFFKIYSEYCSNHPDALELLKKLKKFN---KFFQEFLEKAEseCGRLKLESLLLKPVQRLTKYPLLLKELLKHTP 157

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gi 60360290 324 QEHGDYNNIKAAYEAMKNVACLIN 347
Cdd:cd00160 158 DGHEDREDLKKALEAIKEVASQVN 181

Src homology 3 domain of APC-Stimulated guanine nucleotide Exchange Factor; ASEF, also called ARHGEF4, exists in an autoinhibited form and is activated upon binding of the tumor suppressor APC (adenomatous polyposis coli). GEFs activate small GTPases by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP. ASEF can activate Rac1 or Cdc42. Truncated ASEF, which is found in colorectal cancers, is constitutively active and has been shown to promote angiogenesis and cancer cell migration. ASEF contains a SH3 domain followed by RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH) and Pleckstrin Homology (PH) domains. In its autoinhibited form, the SH3 domain of ASEF forms an extensive interface with the DH and PH domains, blocking the Rac binding site. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  59 GGEQLAINELISDGSVVCAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRLRV 130
Cdd:cd11973   2 GGEQLAINELISDGSVVCAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIEVMDATNKEWWWGRVLDSEGWFPASFVRLRV 73

Src homology 3 domain of ARHGEF9-like Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factors; Members of this family contain a SH3 domain followed by RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH) and Pleckstrin Homology (PH) domains. They include the Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factors ARHGEF9, ASEF (also called ARHGEF4), ASEF2, and similar proteins. GEFs activate small GTPases by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP. ARHGEF9 specifically activates Cdc42, while both ASEF and ASEF2 can activate Rac1 and Cdc42. ARHGEF9 is highly expressed in the brain and it interacts with gephyrin, a postsynaptic protein associated with GABA and glycine receptors. ASEF plays a role in angiogenesis and cell migration. ASEF2 is important in cell migration and adhesion dynamics. ASEF exists in an autoinhibited form and is activated upon binding of the tumor suppressor APC (adenomatous polyposis coli), leading to the activation of Rac1 or Cdc42. In its autoinhibited form, the SH3 domain of ASEF forms an extensive interface with the DH and PH domains, blocking the Rac binding site. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  76 CAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRL 128
Cdd:cd11828   1 LAEALWDHVTMDPEELGFKAGDVIEVLDMSDKDWWWGSIRDEEGWFPASFVRL 53

Src homology 3 domains; Src homology 3 (SH3) domains bind to target proteins through sequences containing proline and hydrophobic amino acids. Pro-containing polypeptides may bind to SH3 domains in 2 different binding orientations.

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gi 60360290     73 SVVCAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNED-KEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:smart00326   1 EGPQVRALYDYTAQDPDELSFKKGDIITVLEKSDDGWWKGRLGRgKEGLFPSNYVE 56

Src homology 3 domains of the p47phox subunit of NADPH oxidase and similar domains; This family is composed of the tandem SH3 domains of p47phox subunit of NADPH oxidase and Nox Organizing protein 1 (NoxO1), the four SH3 domains of Tks4 (Tyr kinase substrate with four SH3 domains), the five SH3 domains of Tks5, the SH3 domain of obscurin, Myosin-I, and similar domains. Most members of this group also contain Phox homology (PX) domains, except for obscurin and Myosin-I. p47phox and NoxO1 are regulators of the phagocytic NADPH oxidase complex (also called Nox2 or gp91phox) and nonphagocytic NADPH oxidase Nox1, respectively. They play roles in the activation of their respective NADPH oxidase, which catalyzes the transfer of electrons from NADPH to molecular oxygen to form superoxide. Tks proteins are Src substrates and scaffolding proteins that play important roles in the formation of podosomes and invadopodia, the dynamic actin-rich structures that are related to cell migration and cancer cell invasion. Obscurin is a giant muscle protein that plays important roles in the organization and assembly of the myofibril and the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Type I myosins (Myosin-I) are actin-dependent motors in endocytic actin structures and actin patches. They play roles in membrane traffic in endocytic and secretory pathways, cell motility, and mechanosensing. Myosin-I contains an N-terminal actin-activated ATPase, a phospholipid-binding TH1 (tail homology 1) domain, and a C-terminal extension which includes an F-actin-binding TH2 domain, an SH3 domain, and an acidic peptide that participates in activating the Arp2/3complex. The SH3 domain of myosin-I is required for myosin-I-induced actin polymerization. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  78 EALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:cd11856   3 VAIADYEAQGDDEISLQEGEVVEVLEKNDSGWWYVRKGDKEGWVPASYLE 52

C-terminal Src homology 3 domain of GRB2-related adaptor protein 2; GRAP2 is also called GADS (GRB2-related adapter downstream of Shc), GrpL, GRB2L, Mona, or GRID (Grb2-related protein with insert domain). It is expressed specifically in the hematopoietic system. It plays an important role in T cell receptor (TCR) signaling by promoting the formation of the SLP-76:LAT complex, which couples the TCR to the Ras pathway. It also has roles in antigen-receptor and tyrosine kinase mediated signaling. GRAP2 is unique from other GRB2-like adaptor proteins in that it can be regulated by caspase cleavage. It contains an N-terminal SH3 domain, a central SH2 domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. The C-terminal SH3 domain of GRAP2 binds to different motifs found in substrate peptides including the typical PxxP motif in hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1), the RxxK motif in SLP-76 and HPK1, and the RxxxxK motif in phosphatase-like protein HD-PTP. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that typically bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:cd11950   2 VRALYDFEALEDDELGFNSGDVIEVLDSSNPSWWKGRLHGKLGLFPANYVA 52

Src homology 3 domain of Signal Transducing Adaptor Molecules; STAMs were discovered as proteins that are highly phosphorylated following cytokine and growth factor stimulation. They function in cytokine signaling and surface receptor degradation, as well as regulate Golgi morphology. They associate with many proteins including Jak2 and Jak3 tyrosine kinases, Hrs, AMSH, and UBPY. STAM adaptor proteins contain VHS (Vps27, Hrs, STAM homology), ubiquitin interacting (UIM), and SH3 domains. There are two vertebrate STAMs, STAM1 and STAM2, which may be functionally redundant; vertebrate STAMs contain ITAM motifs. They are part of the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT-0). STAM2 deficiency in mice did not cause any obvious abnormality, while STAM1 deficiency resulted in growth retardation. Loss of both STAM1 and STAM2 in mice proved lethal, indicating that STAMs are important for embryonic development. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  79 ALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFV 126
Cdd:cd11820   5 ALYDFEAAEDNELTFKAGEIITVLDDSDPNWWKGSNHRGEGLFPANFV 52

SH3 domain; SH3 (Src homology 3) domains are often indicative of a protein involved in signal transduction related to cytoskeletal organization. First described in the Src cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase. The structure is a partly opened beta barrel.

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gi 60360290    79 ALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRN-EDKEAWFPA 123
Cdd:pfam00018   2 ALYDYTAQEPDELSFKKGDIIIVLEKSEDGWWKGRNkGGKEGLIPS 47

Son of Sevenless (SOS) Pleckstrin homology (PH) domain; SOS is a Ras guanine nucleotide exchange factor. SOS is thought to transmit signals from activated receptor tyrosine kinases to the Ras signaling pathway. SOS contains a histone domain, Dbl-homology (DH), a PH domain, Rem domain, Cdc25 domain, and a Grb2 binding domain. The SOS PH domain binds to phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) and phosphatidic acid (PA). SOS is dependent on Ras binding to the allosteric site via its histone domain for both a lower level of activity (Ras GDP) and maximal activity (Ras GTP). The DH domain blocks the allosteric Ras binding site in SOS. The PH domain is closely associated with the DH domain and the action of the DH-PH unit gates a reciprocal interaction between Ras and SOS. The C-terminal proline-rich domain of SOS binds to the adapter protein Grb2 which localizes the Sos protein to the plasma membrane and diminishes the negative effect of the C-terminal domain on the guanine nucleotide exchange activity of the CDC25-homology domain of SOS. PH domains have diverse functions, but in general are involved in targeting proteins to the appropriate cellular location or in the interaction with a binding partner. They share little sequence conservation, but all have a common fold, which is electrostatically polarized. Less than 10% of PH domains bind phosphoinositide phosphates (PIPs) with high affinity and specificity. PH domains are distinguished from other PIP-binding domains by their specific high-affinity binding to PIPs with two vicinal phosphate groups: PtdIns(3,4)P2, PtdIns(4,5)P2 or PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 which results in targeting some PH domain proteins to the plasma membrane. A few display strong specificity in lipid binding. Any specificity is usually determined by loop regions or insertions in the N-terminus of the domain, which are not conserved across all PH domains. PH domains are found in cellular signaling proteins such as serine/threonine kinase, tyrosine kinases, regulators of G-proteins, endocytotic GTPases, adaptors, as well as cytoskeletal associated molecules and in lipid associated enzymes.

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gi 60360290 378 SSELIHSGELTKITRQGKSQQRIFFLFDHQLVSCKKDLLRR------DMLYYKGRMDMDEVELVDVEDGRDkdwslsLRN 451
Cdd:cd01261   3 CNEFIMEGTLGKVGSGKRKTERHAFLFDGLLLLCKSNRRRTstggpkPEYRLKEKFFIRKVEINDLEDTEE------LKN 76

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gi 60360290 452 AFKLVSKATDEVHLFCaRKQEDKARWLQA 480
Cdd:cd01261  77 AFEIVPRDQPSVILFA-KSAEEKNNWMAA 104

Src homology 3 domain of Ysc84p and similar fungal proteins; This family is composed of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae proteins, Ysc84p (also called LAS17-binding protein 4, Lsb4p) and Lsb3p, and similar fungal proteins. They contain an N-terminal SYLF domain (also called DUF500) and a C-terminal SH3 domain. Ysc84p localizes to actin patches and plays an important in actin polymerization during endocytosis. The N-terminal domain of both Ysc84p and Lsb3p can bind and bundle actin filaments. A study of the yeast SH3 domain interactome predicts that the SH3 domains of Lsb3p and Lsb4p may function as molecular hubs for the assembly of endocytic complexes. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNK--DWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRL 128
Cdd:cd11842   2 AVALYDFAGEQPGDLAFQKGDIITILKKSDSqnDWWTGRIGGREGIFPANYVEL 55

Src homology 3 domain of Protein arginine N-methyltransferase 2; PRMT2, also called HRMT1L1, belongs to the arginine methyltransferase protein family. It functions as a coactivator to both estrogen receptor alpha (ER-alpha) and androgen receptor (AR), presumably through arginine methylation. The ER-alpha transcription factor is involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, morphogenesis, and apoptosis, and is also implicated in the development and progression of breast cancer. PRMT2 and its variants are upregulated in breast cancer cells and may be involved in modulating the ER-alpha signaling pathway during formation of breast cancer. PRMT2 also plays a role in regulating the function of E2F transcription factors, which are critical cell cycle regulators, by binding to the retinoblastoma gene product (RB). It contains an N-terminal SH3 domain and an AdoMet binding domain. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  79 ALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFV 126
Cdd:cd11806   4 AIADFVATDDSQLSFESGDKLLVLRKPSVDWWWAEHNGCCGYIPASHL 51

Variant SH3 domain;

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gi 60360290    79 ALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:pfam14604   1 ALYPYEPKDDDELSLQRGDVITVIEESEDGWWEGINTGRTGLVPANYVE 49

C-terminal Src homology 3 domain of SH3 and cysteine-rich domain-containing protein 2 (Stac2); Stac proteins are putative adaptor proteins that contain a cysteine-rich C1 domain and one or two SH3 domains at the C-terminus. There are three mammalian members (Stac1, Stac2, and Stac3) of this family. Stac2 contains a single SH3 domain at the C-terminus unlike Stac1 and Stac3, which contain two C-terminal SH3 domains. Stac1 and Stac2 have been found to be expressed differently in mature dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurons. Stac1 is mainly expressed in peptidergic neurons while Stac2 is found in a subset of nonpeptidergic and all trkB+ neurons. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  76 CAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:cd11985   1 SYVALYKFLPQENNDLPLQPGDRVMVVDDSNEDWWKGKSGDRVGFFPANFVQ 52

Fourth Src homology 3 domain of ADAM-binding protein Eve-1; Eve-1, also called SH3 domain-containing protein 19 (SH3D19) or EEN-binding protein (EBP), exists in multiple alternatively spliced isoforms. The longest isoform contains five SH3 domain in the C-terminal region and seven proline-rich motifs in the N-terminal region. It is abundantly expressed in skeletal muscle and heart, and may be involved in regulating the activity of ADAMs (A disintegrin and metalloproteases). Eve-1 interacts with EEN, an endophilin involved in endocytosis and may be the target of the MLL-EEN fusion protein that is implicated in leukemogenesis. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASF 125
Cdd:cd11817   2 AVALYDFTGETEEDLSFQRGDRILVTEHLDAEWSRGRLNGREGIFPRAF 50

Second Src homology 3 domain (or SH3B) of Intersectin; Intersectins (ITSNs) are adaptor proteins that function in exo- and endocytosis, actin cytoskeletal reorganization, and signal transduction. They are essential for initiating clathrin-coated pit formation. They bind to many proteins through their multidomain structure and facilitate the assembly of multimeric complexes. Vertebrates contain two ITSN proteins, ITSN1 and ITSN2, which exist in alternatively spliced short and long isoforms. The short isoforms contain two Eps15 homology domains (EH1 and EH2), a coiled-coil region and five SH3 domains (SH3A-E), while the long isoforms, in addition, contain RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH), Pleckstrin homology (PH) and C2 domains. ITSN1 and ITSN2 are both widely expressed, with variations depending on tissue type and stage of development. The second SH3 domain (or SH3B) of ITSN1 has been shown to bind WNK and CdGAP. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  88 DQELGFKAGDVIQVLEaSNKDWWWGRNED-KEAWFPASFVRL 128
Cdd:cd11837  13 ENHLSFAKGDIITVLE-QQEMWWFGELEGgEEGWFPKSYVKE 53

Src homology 3 domain of Myosins Ie, If, and similar proteins; Myosins Ie (MyoIe) and If (MyoIf) are nonmuscle, unconventional, long tailed, class I myosins containing an N-terminal motor domain and a myosin tail with TH1, TH2, and SH3 domains. MyoIe interacts with the endocytic proteins, dynamin and synaptojanin-1, through its SH3 domain; it may play a role in clathrin-dependent endocytosis. In the kidney, MyoIe is critical for podocyte function and normal glomerular filtration. Mutations in MyoIe is associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, a disease characterized by massive proteinuria and progression to end-stage kidney disease. MyoIf is predominantly expressed in the immune system; it plays a role in immune cell motility and innate immunity. Mutations in MyoIf may be associated with the loss of hearing. The MyoIf gene has also been found to be fused to the MLL (Mixed lineage leukemia) gene in infant acute myeloid leukemias (AML). SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  79 ALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFV 126
Cdd:cd11827   4 ALYAYDAQDTDELSFNEGDIIEILKEDPSGWWTGRLRGKEGLFPGNYV 51

C-terminal Src homology 3 domain of Growth factor receptor-bound protein 2; GRB2 is a critical signaling molecule that regulates the Ras pathway by linking tyrosine kinases to the Ras guanine nucleotide releasing protein Sos (son of sevenless), which converts Ras to the active GTP-bound state. It is ubiquitously expressed in all tissues throughout development and is important in cell cycle progression, motility, morphogenesis, and angiogenesis. In lymphocytes, GRB2 is associated with antigen receptor signaling components. GRB2 contains an N-terminal SH3 domain, a central SH2 domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. The C-terminal SH3 domain of GRB2 binds to Gab2 (Grb2-associated binder 2) through epitopes containing RxxK motifs, as well as to the proline-rich C-terminus of FGRF2. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that typically bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:cd11949   2 VQALFDFDPQEDGELGFRRGDFIEVMDNSDPNWWKGACHGQTGMFPRNYVT 52

C-terminal Src homology 3 domain of GRB2-related adaptor protein; GRAP is a GRB-2 like adaptor protein that is highly expressed in lymphoid tissues. It acts as a negative regulator of T cell receptor (TCR)-induced lymphocyte proliferation by downregulating the signaling to the Ras/ERK pathway. It has been identified as a regulator of TGFbeta signaling in diabetic kidney tubules and may have a role in the pathogenesis of the disease. GRAP contains an N-terminal SH3 domain, a central SH2 domain, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. The C-terminal SH3 domains (SH3c) of the related proteins, GRB2 and GRAP2, have been shown to bind to classical PxxP motif ligands, as well as to non-classical motifs. GRB2 SH3c binds Gab2 (Grb2-associated binder 2) through epitopes containing RxxK motifs, while the SH3c of GRAP2 binds to the phosphatase-like protein HD-PTP via a RxxxxK motif. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that typically bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFV 126
Cdd:cd11951   2 VQAQYDFSAEDPSQLSFRRGDIIEVLDCPDPNWWRGRISGRVGFFPRNYV 51

Src homology 3 domain of Alpha Spectrin; Spectrin is a major structural component of the red blood cell membrane skeleton and is important in erythropoiesis and membrane biogenesis. It is a flexible, rope-like molecule composed of two subunits, alpha and beta, which consist of many spectrin-type repeats. Alpha and beta spectrin associate to form heterodimers and tetramers; spectrin tetramer formation is critical for red cell shape and deformability. Defects in alpha spectrin have been associated with inherited hemolytic anemias including hereditary spherocytosis (HSp), hereditary elliptocytosis (HE), and hereditary pyropoikilocytosis (HPP). Alpha spectrin contains a middle SH3 domain and a C-terminal EF-hand binding motif in addition to multiple spectrin repeats. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  76 CAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:cd11808   1 CVVALYDYQEKSPREVSMKKGDILTLLNSSNKDWWKVEVNDRQGFVPAAYVK 52

Src Homology 3 domain of Pak Interactive eXchange factors; PIX proteins are Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs), which activate small GTPases by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP. They act as GEFs for both Cdc42 and Rac 1, and have been implicated in cell motility, adhesion, neurite outgrowth, and cell polarity. Vertebrates contain two proteins from the PIX subfamily, alpha-PIX and beta-PIX. Alpha-PIX, also called ARHGEF6, is localized in dendritic spines where it regulates spine morphogenesis. Mutations in the ARHGEF6 gene cause X-linked intellectual disability in humans. Beta-PIX play roles in regulating neuroendocrine exocytosis, focal adhesion maturation, cell migration, synaptic vesicle localization, and insulin secretion. PIX proteins contain an N-terminal SH3 domain followed by RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH) and Pleckstrin Homology (PH) domains, and a C-terminal leucine-zipper domain for dimerization. The SH3 domain of PIX binds to an atypical PxxxPR motif in p21-activated kinases (PAKs) with high affinity. The binding of PAKs to PIX facilitate the localization of PAKs to focal complexes and also localizes PAKs to PIX targets Cdc43 and Rac, leading to the activation of PAKs. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRL 128
Cdd:cd11877   2 VRAKFNFEGTNEDELSFDKGDIITVTQVVEGGWWEGTLNGKTGWFPSNYVKE 53

Second Src homology 3 domain (or SH3B) of Intersectin-2; Intersectin-2 (ITSN2) is an adaptor protein that functions in exo- and endocytosis, actin cytoskeletal reorganization, and signal transduction. It plays a role in clathrin-coated pit (CCP) formation. It binds to many proteins through its multidomain structure and facilitate the assembly of multimeric complexes. ITSN2 also functions as a specific GEF for Cdc42 activation in epithelial morphogenesis, and is required in mitotic spindle orientation. It exists in alternatively spliced short and long isoforms. The short isoform contains two Eps15 homology domains (EH1 and EH2), a coiled-coil region and five SH3 domains (SH3A-E), while the long isoform, in addition, contains RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH), Pleckstrin homology (PH) and C2 domains. The second SH3 domain (or SH3B) of ITSN2 is expected to bind protein partners, similar to ITSN1 which has been shown to bind WNK and CdGAP. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEaSNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRL 128
Cdd:cd11990   2 AQALCSWTAKKDNHLNFSKNDIITVLE-QQENWWFGEVHGGRGWFPKSYVKL 52

Second C-terminal Src homology 3 domain of Fungal Actin-binding protein 1; Abp1 is an adaptor protein that functions in receptor-mediated endocytosis and vesicle trafficking. It contains an N-terminal actin-binding module, the actin-depolymerizing factor (ADF) homology domain, a central proline-rich region, and a C-terminal SH3 domain (many yeast Abp1 proteins contain two C-terminal SH3 domains). Yeast Abp1 also contains two acidic domains that bind directly to the Arp2/3 complex, which is required to initiate actin polymerization. The SH3 domain of yeast Abp1 binds and localizes the kinases, Ark1p and Prk1p, which facilitate actin patch disassembly following vesicle internalization. It also mediates the localization to the actin patch of the synaptojanin-like protein, Sjl2p, which plays a key role in endocytosis. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  77 AEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVRL 128
Cdd:cd11961   2 AKALYDYDAAEDNELSFFENDKIINIEFVDDDWWLGECHGSRGLFPSNYVEL 53

PH domain; PH stands for pleckstrin homology.

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gi 60360290   381 LIHSGELTKITRQGKS--QQRIFFLFDHQLVSCKKDLLRRDmLYYKGRMDMDEVELVDVEDGRDKDwslsLRNAFKLVSK 458
Cdd:pfam00169   1 VVKEGWLLKKGGGKKKswKKRYFVLFDGSLLYYKDDKSGKS-KEPKGSISLSGCEVVEVVASDSPK----RKFCFELRTG 75

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gi 60360290   459 ATD--EVHLFCARKQEDKARWLQA 480
Cdd:pfam00169  76 ERTgkRTYLLQAESEEERKDWIKA 99

Src Homology 3 domain of Abelson helper integration site-1 (AHI-1); AHI-1, also called Jouberin, is expressed in high levels in the brain, gonad tissues, and skeletal muscle. It is an adaptor protein that interacts with the small GTPase Rab8a and regulates it distribution and function, affecting cilium formation and vesicle transport. Mutations in the AHI-1 gene can cause Joubert syndrome, a disorder characterized by brainstem malformations, cerebellar aplasia/hypoplasia, and retinal dystrophy. AHI-1 variation is also associated with susceptibility to schizophrenia and type 2 diabetes mellitus progression. AHI-1 contains WD40 and SH3 domains. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  79 ALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNED-KEAWFPASFV 126
Cdd:cd11812   4 ALYDYTANRSDELTIHRGDIIRVLYKDNDNWWFGSLVNgQQGYFPANYV 52

Pleckstrin homology (PH) domain; PH domains have diverse functions, but in general are involved in targeting proteins to the appropriate cellular location or in the interaction with a binding partner. They share little sequence conservation, but all have a common fold, which is electrostatically polarized. Less than 10% of PH domains bind phosphoinositide phosphates (PIPs) with high affinity and specificity. PH domains are distinguished from other PIP-binding domains by their specific high-affinity binding to PIPs with two vicinal phosphate groups: PtdIns(3,4)P2, PtdIns(4,5)P2 or PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 which results in targeting some PH domain proteins to the plasma membrane. A few display strong specificity in lipid binding. Any specificity is usually determined by loop regions or insertions in the N-terminus of the domain, which are not conserved across all PH domains. PH domains are found in cellular signaling proteins such as serine/threonine kinase, tyrosine kinases, regulators of G-proteins, endocytotic GTPases, adaptors, as well as cytoskeletal associated molecules and in lipid associated enzymes.

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gi 60360290 383 HSGELTKITRQGKS--QQRIFFLFDHQLVSCKKDllRRDMLYYKGRMDMDEVelVDVEDGRDKDWslslRNAFKLVSKaT 460
Cdd:cd00821   1 KEGYLLKRGGGGLKswKKRWFVLFEGVLLYYKSK--KDSSYKPKGSIPLSGI--LEVEEVSPKER----PHCFELVTP-D 71

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gi 60360290 461 DEVHLFCARKQEDKARWLQA 480
Cdd:cd00821  72 GRTYYLQADSEEERQEWLKA 91

Src homology 3 domain of Cortactin and related proteins; This subfamily includes cortactin, Abp1 (actin-binding protein 1), hematopoietic lineage cell-specific protein 1 (HS1), and similar proteins. These proteins are involved in regulating actin dynamics through direct or indirect interaction with the Arp2/3 complex, which is required to initiate actin polymerization. They all contain at least one C-terminal SH3 domain. Cortactin and HS1 bind Arp2/3 and actin through an N-terminal region that contains an acidic domain and several copies of a repeat domain found in cortactin and HS1. Abp1 binds actin via an N-terminal actin-depolymerizing factor (ADF) homology domain. Yeast Abp1 binds Arp2/3 directly through two acidic domains. Mammalian Abp1 does not directly interact with Arp2/3; instead, it regulates actin dynamics indirectly by interacting with dynamin and WASP family proteins. The C-terminal region of these proteins acts as an adaptor or scaffold that can connect membrane trafficking and signaling proteins that bind the SH3 domain within the actin network. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  76 CAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNED-KEAWFPASFVRL 128
Cdd:cd11819   1 RAKALYDYQAAEDNEISFVEGDIITQIEQIDEGWWLGVNAKgQKGLFPANYVEL 54

Src Homology 3 domain of SH3 domain-containing protein 21 (SH3D21) and similar proteins; N-terminal SH3 domain of the uncharacterized protein SH3 domain-containing protein 21, and similar uncharacterized domains, it belongs to the CD2AP-like_3 subfamily of proteins. The CD2AP-like_3 subfamily is composed of the third SH3 domain (SH3C) of CD2AP, CIN85 (Cbl-interacting protein of 85 kDa), and similar domains. CD2AP and CIN85 are adaptor proteins that bind to protein partners and assemble complexes that have been implicated in T cell activation, kidney function, and apoptosis of neuronal cells. They also associate with endocytic proteins, actin cytoskeleton components, and other adaptor proteins involved in receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) signaling. CD2AP and the main isoform of CIN85 contain three SH3 domains, a proline-rich region, and a C-terminal coiled-coil domain. All of these domains enable CD2AP and CIN85 to bind various protein partners and assemble complexes that have been implicated in many different functions. SH3C of both proteins have been shown to bind to ubiquitin. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  76 CAEALWDHVTMDDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKD--WWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFV 126
Cdd:cd12142   1 YCRVLFDYNPVAPDELALKKGDVIEVISKETEDegWWEGELNGRRGFFPDNFV 53

Src Homology 3 domain of beta-Pak Interactive eXchange factor; Beta-PIX, also called Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 7 (ARHGEF7) or Cool (Cloned out of Library)-1, activates small GTPases by exchanging bound GDP for free GTP. It acts as a GEF for both Cdc42 and Rac 1, and plays important roles in regulating neuroendocrine exocytosis, focal adhesion maturation, cell migration, synaptic vesicle localization, and insulin secretion. PIX proteins contain an N-terminal SH3 domain followed by RhoGEF (also called Dbl-homologous or DH) and Pleckstrin Homology (PH) domains, and a C-terminal leucine-zipper domain for dimerization. The SH3 domain of PIX binds to an atypical PxxxPR motif in p21-activated kinases (PAKs) with high affinity. The binding of PAKs to PIX facilitate the localization of PAKs to focal complexes and also localizes PAKs to PIX targets Cdc43 and Rac, leading to the activation of PAKs. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies.

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gi 60360290  87 DDQELGFKAGDVIQVLEASNKDWWWGRNEDKEAWFPASFVR 127
Cdd:cd12061  12 NEDELSFSKGDVIHVTRVEEGGWWEGTHNGRTGWFPSNYVR 52