cys-based protein tyrosine phosphatase and dual-specificity phosphatase superfamily; This superfamily is composed of cys-based phosphatases, which includes classical protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) as well as dual-specificity phosphatases (DUSPs or DSPs). They are characterized by a CxxxxxR conserved catalytic loop (where C is the catalytic cysteine, x is any amino acid, and R is an arginine). PTPs are part of the tyrosine phosphorylation/dephosphorylation regulatory mechanism, and are important in the response of the cells to physiologic and pathologic changes in their environment. DUSPs show more substrate diversity (including RNA and lipids) and include pTyr, pSer, and pThr phosphatases.

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gi 755499718  73 CPGSSFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEFGWANSQKL 135
Cdd:cd14582   84 CLVHCLAGISRSTTIVVAYVMAVTELSWQEVLEAIRAVRPIANPNPGFKQQLEEFGWAAARKL 146

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 15; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 15 (DUSP15), also called Vaccinia virus VH1-related dual-specific protein phosphatase Y (VHY) or VH1-related member Y, functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). DUSP15 is an atypical DUSP; it contains the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lacks the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. It is highly expressed in the testis and is located in the plasma membrane in a myristoylation-dependent manner. It may be involved in the regulation of meiotic signal transduction in testis cells. It is also expressed in the brain and has been identified as a regulator of oligodendrocyte differentiation. DUSP15 contains an N-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain and a short C-terminal tail.

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gi 755499718  73 CPGSSFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEFGWANSQKL 135
Cdd:cd14582   84 CLVHCLAGISRSTTIVVAYVMAVTELSWQEVLEAIRAVRPIANPNPGFKQQLEEFGWAAARKL 146

Dual specificity phosphatase, catalytic domain; Ser/Thr and Tyr protein phosphatases. The enzyme's tertiary fold is highly similar to that of tyrosine-specific phosphatases, except for a "recognition" region.

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gi 755499718   77 SFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEFG 128
Cdd:pfam00782  76 CQAGISRSATLIIAYLMKTRNLSLNEAYSFVKERRPGISPNFGFKRQLLEYE 127

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 15; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 15 (DUSP15), also called Vaccinia virus VH1-related dual-specific protein phosphatase Y (VHY) or VH1-related member Y, functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). DUSP15 is an atypical DUSP; it contains the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lacks the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. It is highly expressed in the testis and is located in the plasma membrane in a myristoylation-dependent manner. It may be involved in the regulation of meiotic signal transduction in testis cells. It is also expressed in the brain and has been identified as a regulator of oligodendrocyte differentiation. DUSP15 contains an N-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain and a short C-terminal tail.

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gi 755499718  73 CPGSSFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEFGWANSQKL 135
Cdd:cd14582   84 CLVHCLAGISRSTTIVVAYVMAVTELSWQEVLEAIRAVRPIANPNPGFKQQLEEFGWAAARKL 146

dual specificity protein phosphatase 22; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 22 (DUSP22), also called JNK-stimulatory phosphatase-1 (JSP-1), low molecular weight dual specificity phosphatase 2 (LMW-DSP2), mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase x (MKP-x) or VHR-related MKPx (VHX), functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). It deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. DUSP22 is an atypical DUSP; it contains the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lacks the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. DUSP22 negatively regulates the estrogen receptor-alpha-mediated signaling pathway and the IL6-leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF)-STAT3-mediated signaling pathway. It also regulates cell death by acting as a scaffold protein for the ASK1-MKK7-JNK signal transduction pathway independently of its phosphatase activity.

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gi 755499718  72 GCPGSSFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEFGWANSQKLRRQL 139
Cdd:cd14581   82 GCLVHCLAGVSRSVTLVVAYIMTVTDFGWEDALSAVKAARSCANPNMGFQRQLQEFEKHEVHQYRQWL 149

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 19; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 19 (DUSP19), also called low molecular weight dual specificity phosphatase 3 (LMW-DSP3) or stress-activated protein kinase (SAPK) pathway-regulating phosphatase 1 (SKRP1), functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). It is an atypical DUSP; it contains the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lacks the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. DUSP19 interacts with the MAPK kinase MKK7, a JNK activator, and inactivates the JNK MAPK pathway.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14523   88 AGVSRSASIVIGYLMATENLSFEDAFSLVKNARPSIRPNPGFMEQLKEY 136

Dual specificity phosphatase, catalytic domain;

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gi 755499718    78 FAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:smart00195  86 QAGVSRSATLIIAYLMKTRNMSLNDAYDFVKDRRPIISPNFGFLRQLIEY 135

dual specificity phosphatase domain of slingshot family phosphatases; The slingshot (SSH) family of dual specificity protein phosphatases is composed of Drosophila slingshot phosphatase and its vertebrate homologs: SSH1, SSH2 and SSH3. Its members specifically dephosphorylate and reactivate Ser-3-phosphorylated cofilin (P-cofilin), an actin-binding protein that plays an essential role in actin filament dynamics. In Drosophila, loss of ssh gene function causes prominent elevation in the levels of P-cofilin and filamentous actin and disorganized epidermal cell morphogenesis, including bifurcation phenotypes of bristles and wing hairs. SSH family phosphatases contain an N-terminal, SSH family-specific non-catalytic (SSH-N) domain, followed by a short domain with similarity to the C-terminal domain of the chromatin-associated protein DEK, and a dual specificity phosphatase catalytic domain. In addition, many members contain a C-terminal tail. The SSH-N domain plays critical roles in P-cofilin recognition, F-actin-mediated activation, and subcellular localization of SSHs.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14513   88 GVSRSASTVIAYAMKEYGWSLEQALEHVKERRSCIKPNPGFLRQLITY 135

dual specificity phosphatase-like domain of serine/threonine/tyrosine-interacting protein; Serine/threonine/tyrosine-interacting protein (STYX), also called protein tyrosine phosphatase-like protein, is a catalytically inactive member of the protein tyrosine phosphatase family that plays an integral role in regulating pathways by competing with active phosphatases for binding to MAPKs. It acts as a nuclear anchor for MAPKs, affecting their nucleocytoplasmic shuttling.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14522   98 AGISRSAALVIAYIMETYGLSYRDAFAYVQQRRFCINPNEGFVHQLKEY 146

Dual specificity phosphatase, catalytic domain; Ser/Thr and Tyr protein phosphatases. The enzyme's tertiary fold is highly similar to that of tyrosine-specific phosphatases, except for a "recognition" region.

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gi 755499718   77 SFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEFG 128
Cdd:pfam00782  76 CQAGISRSATLIIAYLMKTRNLSLNEAYSFVKERRPGISPNFGFKRQLLEYE 127

dual specificity phosphatase domain of class III mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase; Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphatases (MKPs) are eukaryotic dual-specificity phosphatases (DUSPs) that act on MAPKs and function as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). They deactivate MAPKs by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. Based on sequence homology, subcellular localization and substrate specificity, 10 MKPs can be subdivided into three subfamilies (class I-III). Class III MKPs consist of DUSP8, DUSP10/MKP-5 and DUSP16/MKP-7, and are JNK/p38-selective phosphatases, which are found in both the cell nucleus and cytoplasm. All MKPs contain an N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain, which is responsible for MAPK-binding, and a C-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14568   88 AGISRSATIAIAYIMKHMRMSLDDAYRFVKEKRPTISPNFNFLGQLLEF 136

dual specificity phosphatase domain of slingshot homolog 3; Dual specificity protein phosphatase slingshot homolog 3 (SSH3), also called SSH-like protein 3, is part of the slingshot (SSH) family, whose members specifically dephosphorylate and reactivate Ser-3-phosphorylated cofilin (P-cofilin), an actin-binding protein that plays an essential role in actin filament dynamics. The Xenopus homolog (xSSH) is involved in the gastrulation movement. Mouse SSH3 dephosphorylates actin-depolymerizing factor (ADF) and cofilin but is dispensable for development. There are at least two human SSH3 isoforms reported: hSSH-3L (long) and hSSH-3. As SSH family phosphatases, they contain an N-terminal, SSH family-specific non-catalytic (SSH-N) domain, followed by a short domain with similarity to the C-terminal domain of the chromatin-associated protein DEK, and a dual specificity phosphatase catalytic domain. In addition, hSSH-3L contains a C-terminal tail while hSSH-3 does not.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14571   91 GVSRSASTVIAYAMKQYGWTLEQALRHVRERRPIVQPNPGFLRQLQTY 138

dual specificity protein phosphatases 3, 13, 26, 27, and similar domains; This family is composed of dual specificity protein phosphatase 3 (DUSP3, also known as VHR), 13B (DUSP13B, also known as TMDP), 26 (DUSP26, also known as MPK8), 13A (DUSP13A, also known as MDSP), dual specificity phosphatase and pro isomerase domain containing 1 (DUPD1), and inactive DUSP27. In general, DUSPs function as protein-serine/threonine phosphatases (EC 3.1.3.16) and protein-tyrosine-phosphatases (EC 3.1.3.48). Members of this family are atypical DUSPs; they contain the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lack the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. Inactive DUSP27 contains a dual specificity phosphatase-like domain with the active site cysteine substituted to serine.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIAnPNPGFRQQL 124
Cdd:cd14515   98 GVSRSATLVLAYLMIYQNMTLEEAIRTVRKKREIR-PNRGFLQQL 141

dual specificity phosphatase domain of slingshot homolog 2; Dual specificity protein phosphatase slingshot homolog 2 (SSH2), also called SSH-like protein 2, is part of the slingshot (SSH) family, whose members specifically dephosphorylate and reactivate Ser-3-phosphorylated cofilin (P-cofilin), an actin-binding protein that plays an essential role in actin filament dynamics. SSH2 has been identified as a target of protein kinase D1 that regulates cofilin phosphorylation and remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton during neutrophil chemotaxis. There are at least two human SSH2 isoforms reported: hSSH-2L (long) and hSSH-2. As SSH family phosphatases, they contain an N-terminal, SSH family-specific non-catalytic (SSH-N) domain, followed by a short domain with similarity to the C-terminal domain of the chromatin-associated protein DEK, and a dual specificity phosphatase catalytic domain. In addition, hSSH-2L contains a long C-terminal tail while hSSH-2 does not.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14569   91 GVSRSASTVIAYAMKEYGWNLDRAYDYVKERRTVTKPNPSFMRQLEEY 138

protein-tyrosine phosphatase mitochondrial 1; Protein-tyrosine phosphatase mitochondrial 1 or PTP localized to the mitochondrion 1 (PTPMT1), also called phosphoinositide lipid phosphatase (PLIP), phosphatidylglycerophosphatase and protein-tyrosine phosphatase 1, or PTEN-like phosphatase, is a lipid phosphatase or phosphatidylglycerophosphatase (EC 3.1.3.27) which dephosphorylates phosphatidylglycerophosphate (PGP) to phosphatidylglycerol (PG). It is targeted to the mitochondrion by an N-terminal signal sequence and is found anchored to the matrix face of the inner membrane. It is essential for the biosynthesis of cardiolipin, a mitochondrial-specific phospholipid regulating the membrane integrity and activities of the organelle. PTPMT1 also plays a crucial role in hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) function, and has been shown to display activity toward phosphoprotein substrates.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14524   98 AGRGRSATIVACYLIQHKGWSPEEAQEFLRSKRPHILLRLSQREVLEEF 146

dual specificity protein phosphatases 18 and 21; This subfamily contains dual specificity protein phosphatase 18 (DUSP18), dual specificity protein phosphatase 21 (DUSP21), and similar proteins. They function as protein-serine/threonine phosphatases (EC 3.1.3.16) and protein-tyrosine-phosphatases (EC 3.1.3.48), and are atypical DUSPs. They contain the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lack the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. DUSP18, also called low molecular weight dual specificity phosphatase 20 (LMW-DSP20), is a catalytically active phosphatase with a preference for phosphotyrosine over phosphoserine/threonine oligopeptides in vitro. In vivo, it has been shown to interact and dephosphorylate SAPK/JNK, and may play a role in regulating the SAPK/JNK pathway. DUSP21 is also called low molecular weight dual specificity phosphatase 21 (LMW-DSP21). Its gene has been identified as a potential therapeutic target in human hepatocellular carcinoma. DUSP18 and DUSP21 target to opposing sides of the mitochondrial inner membrane.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQL 124
Cdd:cd14573   88 AGVSRSATLCLAYLMKYHAMSLLDAHTWVKSCRPIIRPNNGFWEQL 133

dual specificity protein phosphatase 13 isoform B; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 13 isoform B (DUSP13B), also called testis- and skeletal-muscle-specific DSP (TMDP) or dual specificity phosphatase SKRP4, functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). It deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. DUSP13B is an atypical DUSP; it contains the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lacks the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. DUSP13B inactivates MAPK activation in the order of selectivity, JNK = p38 > ERK in cells. It may play a role in protection from external stress during spermatogenesis.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIAnPNPGFRQQLEE 126
Cdd:cd14577  113 GISRSATLVLAFLMICEDLTLVDAIQTVRAHRDIC-PNSGFLRQLRE 158

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 4; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 4 (DUSP4), also called mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphatase 2 (MKP-2), functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). Like other MKPs, it deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. It belongs to the class I subfamily and is a mitogen- and stress-inducible nuclear MKP. DUSP4 regulates either ERK or c-JUN N-terminal kinase (JNK), depending on the cell type. It dephosphorylates nuclear JNK and induces apoptosis in diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cells. It acts as a negative regulator of macrophage M1 activation and inhibits inflammation during macrophage-adipocyte interaction. It has been linked to different aspects of cancer: it may have a role in the development of ovarian cancers, oesophagogastric rib metastasis, and pancreatic tumours; it may also be a candidate tumor suppressor gene, with its deletion implicated in breast cancer, prostate cancer, and gliomas. DUSP4/MKP-2 contains an N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain, which is responsible for MAPK-binding, and a C-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14640   87 AGISRSATICLAYLMMKKRVRLEEAFEFVKQRRSIISPNFSFMGQLLQF 135

dual specificity phosphatase domain of class II mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase; Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphatases (MKPs) are eukaryotic dual-specificity phosphatases (DUSPs) that act on MAPKs and function as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). They deactivate MAPKs by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. Based on sequence homology, subcellular localization and substrate specificity, 10 MKPs can be subdivided into three subfamilies (class I-III). Class II MKPs consist of DUSP6/MKP-3, DUSP7/MKP-X and DUSP9/MKP-4, and are ERK-selective cytoplasmic MKPs. All MKPs contain an N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain, which is responsible for MAPK-binding, and a C-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain.

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gi 755499718  77 SFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14566   87 CLAGISRSVTVTVAYLMQKLHLSLNDAYDFVKKRKSNISPNFNFMGQLLDF 137

dual specificity protein phosphatase 13 isoform A; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 13 isoform A (DUSP13A), also called branching-enzyme interacting DSP or muscle-restricted DSP (MDSP), functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). It deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. DUSP13A is an atypical DUSP; it contains the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lacks the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. DUSP13A also functions as a regulator of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1), a MAPK kinase kinase, by interacting with its N-terminal domain and inducing ASK1-mediated apoptosis through the activation of caspase-3. This function is independent of phosphatase activity.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIAnPNPGFRQQL 124
Cdd:cd14580   95 GVSRSATLVLAYLMIYHQLSLVQAIKTVKERRWIF-PNRGFLKQL 138

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 1; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 1 (DUSP1), also called mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphatase 1 (MKP-1), functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). Like other MKPs, it deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. It belongs to the class I subfamily and is a mitogen- and stress-inducible nuclear MKP. Human MKP-1 dephosphorylates MAPK1/ERK2, regulating its activity during the meiotic cell cycle. Although initially MKP-1 was considered to be ERK-specific, it has been shown that MKP-1 also dephosphorylates both JNK and p38 MAPKs. DUSP1/MKP-1 is involved in various functions, including proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis in normal cells. It is a central regulator of a variety of functions in the immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and nervous systems. It contains an N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain, which is responsible for MAPK-binding, and a C-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14638   87 AGISRSATICLAYLMRTNRVKLDEAFEFVKQRRSIISPNFSFMGQLLQF 135

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 2; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 2 (DUSP2), also called dual specificity protein phosphatase PAC-1, functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). Like other mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphatases (MKPs), it deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. It belongs to the class I subfamily and is a mitogen- and stress-inducible nuclear MKP. DUSP2 can preferentially dephosphorylate ERK1/2 and p38, but not JNK in vitro. It is predominantly expressed in hematopoietic tissues with high T-cell content, such as thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, peripheral blood and other organs such as the brain and liver. It has a critical and positive role in inflammatory responses. DUSP2 mRNA and protein are significantly reduced in most solid cancers including breast, colon, lung, ovary, kidney and prostate, and the suppression of DUSP2 is associated with tumorigenesis and malignancy. DUSP2 contains an N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain, which is responsible for MAPK-binding, and a C-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain.

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gi 755499718  79 AGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14641   90 AGISRSATICLAYLIQSQRVRLDEAFDFVKQRRGVISPNFSFMGQLLQF 138

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 6; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 6 (DUSP6), also called mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphatase 3 (MKP-3) or dual specificity protein phosphatase PYST1, functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). Like other MKPs, it deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. It belongs to the class II subfamily and is an ERK-selective cytoplasmic MKP. DUSP6/MKP-3 plays an important role in obesity-related hyperglycemia by promoting hepatic glucose output. MKP-3 deficiency attenuates body weight gain induced by a high-fat diet, protects mice from developing obesity-related hepatosteatosis, and reduces adiposity, possibly by repressing adipocyte differentiation. It also contributes to p53-controlled cellular senescence. It contains an N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain, which is responsible for MAPK-binding, and a C-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain.

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gi 755499718  77 SFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14642   89 CLAGISRSVTVTVAYLMQKLNLSMNDAYDIVKMKKSNISPNFNFMGQLLDF 139

dual specificity phosphatase domain of dual specificity protein phosphatase 7; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 7 (DUSP7), also called mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosphatase X (MKP-X) or dual specificity protein phosphatase PYST2, functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). Like other MKPs, it deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. It belongs to the class II subfamily and is an ERK-selective cytoplasmic MKP. DUSP7 has been shown as an essential regulator of multiple steps in oocyte meiosis. Due to alternative promoter usage, the PYST2 gene gives rise to two isoforms, PYST2-S and PYST2-L. PYST2-L is over-expressed in leukocytes derived from AML and ALL patients as well as in some solid tumors and lymphoblastoid cell lines; it plays a role in cell-crowding. It contains an N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain, which is responsible for MAPK-binding, and a C-terminal catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain.

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gi 755499718  77 SFAGISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIANPNPGFRQQLEEF 127
Cdd:cd14643   92 CLAGISRSVTVTVAYLMQKLNLSLNDAYDFVKRKKSNISPNFNFMGQLLDF 142

dual specificity protein phosphatase 3; Dual specificity protein phosphatase 3 (DUSP3), also called vaccinia H1-related phosphatase (VHR), functions as a protein-serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) and a protein-tyrosine-phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.48). It deactivates its MAPK substrates by dephosphorylating the threonine and tyrosine residues in the conserved Thr-Xaa-Tyr motif residing in their activation sites. DUSP3 is an atypical DUSP; it contains the catalytic dual specificity phosphatase domain but lacks the N-terminal Cdc25/rhodanese-like domain that is present in typical DUSPs or MKPs. It favors bisphosphorylated substrates over monophosphorylated ones, and prefers pTyr peptides over pSer/pThr peptides. Reported physiological substrates includes MAPKs ERK1/2, JNK, and p38, as well as STAT5, EGFR, and ErbB2. DUSP3 has been linked to breast and prostate cancer, and may also play a role in thrombosis.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIAnPNPGFRQQL 124
Cdd:cd14579  118 GYSRSPTLVIAYLMLRQKMDVKSALSTVRQKREIG-PNDGFLKQL 161

dual specificity phosphatase and pro isomerase domain containing 1; Dual specificity phosphatase and pro isomerase domain containing 1 (DUPD1) was initially named as such because computational prediction appeared to encode a protein of 446 amino acids in length that included two catalytic domains: a proline isomerase and a dual specificity phosphatase (DUSP). However, it was subsequently shown that the true open reading frame only encompassed the DUSP domain and the gene product was therefore renamed DUSP27. This is distinct from inactive DUSP27. DUSPs function as protein-serine/threonine phosphatases (EC 3.1.3.16) and protein-tyrosine-phosphatases (EC 3.1.3.48). DUPD1/DUSP27 has been shown to have catalytic activity with preference for phosphotyrosine over phosphothreonine and phosphoserine residues. It associates with the short form of the prolactin (PRL) receptor and plays a role in PRL-mediated MAPK inhibition in ovarian cells.

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gi 755499718  80 GISRSTTIVIAYVMTVTGLGWQEVLEAIKASRPIAnPNPGFRQQLEE 126
Cdd:cd14575  106 GRSRSATLVLAYLMIYKNMTVVDAIEQVAQRRCIL-PNRGFLKQLRE 151