RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 43 (RNF43) and similar proteins; RNF43 is a transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that plays an important role in frizzled (FZD)-dependent regulation of the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. It functions as a tumor suppressor that inhibits Wnt/beta-catenin signaling by ubiquitinating FZD receptor and targeting it to the lysosomal pathway for degradation. miR-550a-5p directly targeted the 3'-UTR of gene RNF43 and regulated its expression. Moreover, RNF43 interacts with NEDD-4-like ubiquitin-protein ligase-1 (NEDL1) and regulates p53-mediated transcription. It may also be involved in cell growth control through the interaction with HAP95, a chromatin-associated protein interfacing the nuclear envelope. Mutations of RNF43 have been identified in various tumors, including colorectal cancer (CRC), endometrial cancer, mucinous ovarian tumors, gastric adenocarcinoma, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, liver fluke-associated cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and glioma. RNF43 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger followed by a long C-terminal region.

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gi 2217312629 267 SSAPVCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNITEG 319
Cdd:cd16798     1 SSAPVCAICLEEFSEGQELRIISCSHEFHRECVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNIIEG 53

transcriptional regulator ICP4; Provisional

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gi 2217312629  312 CMFNITEGDSFSQSLGPSRSYQEPGRRLHLIRQHPGHAHYHLPAAYLLGPSRSAVARPPRPGPFLPSQEPGMGPRHHRFP 391
Cdd:PHA03307    66 EPPTGPPPGPGTEAPANESRSTPTWSLSTLAPASPAREGSPTPPGPSSPDPPPPTPPPASPPPSPAPDLSEMLRPVGSPG 145

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gi 2217312629  392 RAAHPRAPGEQQRLAGAQHPYAQGWGLSHLQSTSQHPAACPVPLRRARPPDSS-GSGESYCTERSGYLADGPASDSSSGP 470
Cdd:PHA03307   146 PPPAASPPAAGASPAAVASDAASSRQAALPLSSPEETARAPSSPPAEPPPSTPpAAASPRPPRRSSPISASASSPAPAPG 225

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gi 2217312629  471 CH----------GSSSDSVVNCTDI----------SLQGVHGSSSTFCSSLSSDFDPLVYCSPKGDPQR-------VDMQ 523
Cdd:PHA03307   226 RSaaddagasssDSSSSESSGCGWGpenecplprpAPITLPTRIWEASGWNGPSSRPGPASSSSSPRERspspspsSPGS 305

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gi 2217312629  524 PSVTSRPRSLDSVVPTGETQVSSHVHYHRHRHHHYKKRFQWHGRKPGPETGVPQSRPPIPRTQPQPEPPSPDQQVTRSNS 603
Cdd:PHA03307   306 GPAPSSPRASSSSSSSRESSSSSTSSSSESSRGAAVSPGPSPSRSPSPSRPPPPADPSSPRKRPRPSRAPSSPAASAGRP 385

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gi 2217312629  604 AAPSGRLSNPqcPRALPEPAPGPVDASSICPSTSSlfnlqKSSLSARHPQRKRRGGPS-EPTPGSRP 669
Cdd:PHA03307   386 TRRRARAAVA--GRARRRDATGRFPAGRPRPSPLD-----AGAASGAFYARYPLLTPSgEPWPGSPP 445

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 43 (RNF43) and similar proteins; RNF43 is a transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that plays an important role in frizzled (FZD)-dependent regulation of the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. It functions as a tumor suppressor that inhibits Wnt/beta-catenin signaling by ubiquitinating FZD receptor and targeting it to the lysosomal pathway for degradation. miR-550a-5p directly targeted the 3'-UTR of gene RNF43 and regulated its expression. Moreover, RNF43 interacts with NEDD-4-like ubiquitin-protein ligase-1 (NEDL1) and regulates p53-mediated transcription. It may also be involved in cell growth control through the interaction with HAP95, a chromatin-associated protein interfacing the nuclear envelope. Mutations of RNF43 have been identified in various tumors, including colorectal cancer (CRC), endometrial cancer, mucinous ovarian tumors, gastric adenocarcinoma, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, liver fluke-associated cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and glioma. RNF43 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger followed by a long C-terminal region.

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gi 2217312629 267 SSAPVCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNITEG 319
Cdd:cd16798     1 SSAPVCAICLEEFSEGQELRIISCSHEFHRECVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNIIEG 53

RING-finger-containing ubiquitin ligase [Posttranslational modification, protein turnover, chaperones];

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHR-TCPLC 312
Cdd:COG5540   326 CAICMSNFIKNDRLRVLPCDHRFHVGCVDKWLLGYSnKCPVC 367

large tegument protein UL36; Provisional

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gi 2217312629  570 GPETGVPQSRPPIPRTQPQPEPPSPdqqVTRSNSAAPSGRLSNPQCPRAlpePAPGPVDASSICPSTsslfnlqksslSA 649
Cdd:PHA03247  2693 GSLTSLADPPPPPPTPEPAPHALVS---ATPLPPGPAAARQASPALPAA---PAPPAVPAGPATPGG-----------PA 2755

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gi 2217312629  650 RHPQRKRRGGPSEPT----PGSRPQDATVHPACQIFPHYTPSVAYPWSPEAHPLICGPP--GLDKRLLPETPGPCYSNSQ 723
Cdd:PHA03247  2756 RPARPPTTAGPPAPAppaaPAAGPPRRLTRPAVASLSESRESLPSPWDPADPPAAVLAPaaALPPAASPAGPLPPPTSAQ 2835

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gi 2217312629  724 PVwlclTPRQPLEPHPPGEGPSEW 747
Cdd:PHA03247  2836 PT----APPPPPGPPPPSLPLGGS 2855

Atrophin-1 family; Atrophin-1 is the protein product of the dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy (DRPLA) gene. DRPLA OMIM:125370 is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It is caused by the expansion of a CAG repeat in the DRPLA gene on chromosome 12p. This results in an extended polyglutamine region in atrophin-1, that is thought to confer toxicity to the protein, possibly through altering its interactions with other proteins. The expansion of a CAG repeat is also the underlying defect in six other neurodegenerative disorders, including Huntington's disease. One interaction of expanded polyglutamine repeats that is thought to be pathogenic is that with the short glutamine repeat in the transcriptional coactivator CREB binding protein, CBP. This interaction draws CBP away from its usual nuclear location to the expanded polyglutamine repeat protein aggregates that are characteriztic of the polyglutamine neurodegenerative disorders. This interferes with CBP-mediated transcription and causes cytotoxicity.

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gi 2217312629 565 HGRKPGPETGVPQSrPPIPRTQ--PQPEPPSPDQQVTRSNSAAPSGRLSNPQCPRALPEPaPGPVDASSICPSTSSLFNL 642
Cdd:pfam03154 288 HMQHPVPPQPFPLT-PQSSQSQvpPGPSPAAPGQSQQRIHTPPSQSQLQSQQPPREQPLP-PAPLSMPHIKPPPTTPIPQ 365

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gi 2217312629 643 QKSSLSARHPQRKRRGGPSEpTPGSRPQDATVHPACQIFPHYTPSV------AYPWSPEAHPLICGPPGLDKRllPETPG 716
Cdd:pfam03154 366 LPNPQSHKHPPHLSGPSPFQ-MNSNLPPPPALKPLSSLSTHHPPSAhppplqLMPQSQQLPPPPAQPPVLTQS--QSLPP 442

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gi 2217312629 717 PCYSNSQPVWLCLTPRQ-PLEPHP--PGEGPS 745
Cdd:pfam03154 443 PAASHPPTSGLHQVPSQsPFPQHPfvPGGPPP 474

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 43 (RNF43) and similar proteins; RNF43 is a transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that plays an important role in frizzled (FZD)-dependent regulation of the Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. It functions as a tumor suppressor that inhibits Wnt/beta-catenin signaling by ubiquitinating FZD receptor and targeting it to the lysosomal pathway for degradation. miR-550a-5p directly targeted the 3'-UTR of gene RNF43 and regulated its expression. Moreover, RNF43 interacts with NEDD-4-like ubiquitin-protein ligase-1 (NEDL1) and regulates p53-mediated transcription. It may also be involved in cell growth control through the interaction with HAP95, a chromatin-associated protein interfacing the nuclear envelope. Mutations of RNF43 have been identified in various tumors, including colorectal cancer (CRC), endometrial cancer, mucinous ovarian tumors, gastric adenocarcinoma, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, liver fluke-associated cholangiocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and glioma. RNF43 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger followed by a long C-terminal region.

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gi 2217312629 267 SSAPVCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNITEG 319
Cdd:cd16798     1 SSAPVCAICLEEFSEGQELRIISCSHEFHRECVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNIIEG 53

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in the PA-TM-RING ubiquitin ligase family; The PA-TM-RING family represents a group of transmembrane-type E3 ubiquitin ligases, which has been characterized by an N-terminal transient signal peptide, a PA (protease-associated) domain, a TM (transmembrane) domain, as well as a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain. It includes RNF13, RNF167, ZNRF4 (zinc and RING finger 4), GRAIL (gene related to anergy in lymphocytes)/RNF128, RNF130, RNF133, RNF148, RNF149 and RNF150 (which are more closely related), as well as RNF43 and ZNRF3, which have substantially longer C-terminal tail extensions compared with the others. PA-TM-RING proteins are expressed at low levels in all mammalian tissues and species, but they are not present in yeast. They play a common regulatory role in intracellular trafficking/sorting, suggesting that abrogation of their function may result in dysregulation of cellular signaling events in cancer.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCM 313
Cdd:cd16454     1 TCAICLEEFKEGEKVRVLPCNHLFHKDCIDPWLEQHNTCPLCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 215 (RNF215) and similar proteins; This family includes uncharacterized protein RNF215 and similar proteins. Although its biological function remains unclear, RNF215 shares high sequence similarity with PA-TM-RING ubiquitin ligases, which have been characterized by containing an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNI 316
Cdd:cd16670     3 CAVCLDQFYKNQCLRVLPCLHEFHRDCVDPWLLLQQTCPLCKRNI 47

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 167 (RNF167) and similar proteins; RNF167, also known as RING105, is an endosomal/lysosomal E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase involved in alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor (AMPAR) ubiquitination. It ubiquitinates AMPA-type glutamate receptor subunit GluA2 and regulates its surface expression, and thus acts as a selective regulator of AMPAR-mediated neurotransmission. It acts as an endosomal membrane protein which ubiquitylates vesicle-associated membrane protein 3 (VAMP3) and regulates endosomal trafficking. Moreover, RNF167 plays a role in the regulation of TSSC5 (tumor-suppressing subchromosomal transferable fragment cDNA, also known as ORCTL2/IMPT1/BWR1A/SLC22A1L), which can function in concert with the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UbcH6. RNF167 is widely conserved in metazoans and contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, two transmembrane domains (TM1 and TM2), and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHR-TCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16797     2 VCAICLDEYEEGDKLRVLPCSHAYHSKCVDPWLTQTKkTCPVC 44

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in zinc/RING finger protein 3 (ZNRF3) and similar proteins; ZNRF3, also known as RING finger protein 203 (RNF203), is a homolog of Ring finger protein 43 (RNF43). It is a transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is associated with the Wnt receptor complex, and negatively regulates Wnt signaling by promoting the turnover of frizzled and lipoprotein receptor-related protein LRP6 in an R-spondin-sensitive manner. It inhibits gastric cancer cell growth and promotes cell apoptosis by affecting the Wnt/beta-catenin/TCF signaling pathway. ZNRF3 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger followed by a long C-terminal region.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFN 315
Cdd:cd16799     2 CAICLEKYIDGEELRVIPCTHRFHKKCVDPWLLQHHTCPHCRHN 45

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in rice E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase EL5 and similar proteins; EL5, also known as protein ELICITOR 5, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase containing an N-terminal transmembrane domain and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger that is a binding site for ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (E2). It can be rapidly induced by N-acetylchitooligosaccharide elicitor. EL5 catalyzes polyubiquitination via the Lys48 residue of ubiquitin, and thus plays a crucial role as a membrane-anchored E3 in the maintenance of cell viability after the initiation of root primordial formation in rice. It also acts as an anti-cell death enzyme that might be responsible for mediating the degradation of cytotoxic proteins produced in root cells after the actions of phytohormones. Moreover, EL5 interacts with UBC5b, a rice ubiquitin carrier protein, through its RING-H2 finger. EL5 is an unstable protein, and its degradation is regulated by the C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger in a proteasome-independent manner.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVI-SCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16461     2 CAICLSDYENGEELRRLpECKHAFHKECIDEWLKSNSTCPLC 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 11 (RNF11) and similar proteins; RNF11 is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that acts both as an adaptor and a modulator of itch-mediated control of ubiquitination events underlying membrane traffic. It acts downstream of an enzymatic cascade for the ubiquitination of specific substrates. It is also a molecular adaptor of homologous to E6-associated protein C-terminus (HECT)-type ligases. RNF11 has been implicated in the regulation of several signaling pathways. It enhances transforming growth factor receptor (TGFR) signaling by both abrogating Smurf2-mediated receptor ubiquitination and by promoting the Smurf2-mediated degradation of AMSH (associated molecule with the SH3 domain of STAM), a de-ubiquitinating enzyme that enhances TGF-beta signaling and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) endosomal recycling. It also acts directly on Smad4 to enhance Smad4 function, and plays a role in prolonged TGF-beta signaling. RNF11 also functions as a critical component of the A20 ubiquitin-editing protein complex that negatively regulates tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-mediated nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB activation. It interacts with Smad anchor for receptor activation (SARA) and the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT)-0 complex, thus participating in the regulation of lysosomal degradation of EGFR. RNF11 acts as a novel GGA cargo actively participating in regulating the ubiquitination of the GGA protein family. RNF11 functions together with TAX1BP1 to target TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1)/IkappaB kinase IKKi, and further restricts antiviral signaling and type I interferon (IFN)-beta production. RNF11 contains an N-terminal PPPY motif that binds WW domain-containing proteins such as AIP4/itch, Nedd4 and Smurf1/2 (SMAD-specific E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 1/2), and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger that functions as a scaffold for the coordinated transfer of ubiquitin to substrate proteins together with the E2 enzymes UbcH527 and Ubc13.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCM 313
Cdd:cd16468     2 CVICMADFVVGDPIRYLPCMHIYHVDCIDDWLMRSFTCPSCM 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 13 (RNF13), RING finger protein 167 (RNF167), and similar proteins; This subfamily includes RING finger protein 13 (RNF13), RING finger protein 167 (RNF167), Zinc/RING finger protein 4 (ZNRF4), and similar proteins, which belong to a larger PA-TM-RING ubiquitin ligase family that has been characterized by containing an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane domain (TM), and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger followed by a putative PEST sequence. RNF13 is a widely expressed membrane-associated E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that functions in the regulation of cancer development, muscle cell growth, and neuronal development. Its expression is developmentally regulated during myogenesis and is upregulated in various tumors. RNF13 negatively regulates cell proliferation through its E3 ligase activity. RNF167, also known as RING105, is an endosomal/lysosomal E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase involved in the ubiquitination of alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor (AMPAR). It acts as an endosomal membrane protein which ubiquitylates vesicle-associated membrane protein 3 (VAMP3) and regulates endosomal trafficking. Moreover, RNF167 plays a role in the regulation of TSSC5 (tumor-suppressing subchromosomal transferable fragment cDNA, also known as ORCTL2/IMPT1/BWR1A/SLC22A1L), which can function in concert with the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UbcH6. ZNRF4, also known as RING finger protein 204 (RNF204), or Nixin, is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane-anchored ubiquitin ligase that physically interacts with the ER-localized chaperone calnexin in a glycosylation-independent manner, inducing calnexin ubiquitination, and p97-dependent degradation. The murine protein sperizin (spermatid-specific ring zinc finger) is a homolog of human ZNRF4. It is specifically expressed in Haploid germ cells and is involved in spermatogenesis.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQH-RTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16665     2 VCAICLDDYEEGDKLRILPCSHAYHCKCIDPWLTKNkRTCPVC 44

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 149 (RNF149) and similar proteins; RNF149, also known as DNA polymerase-transactivated protein 2, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with wild-type v-Raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1 (BRAF), a RING domain-containing E3 ubiquitin ligase involved in control of gene transcription, translation, cytoskeletal organization, cell adhesion, and epithelial development. RNF149 induces the ubiquitination of wild-type BRAF and promotes its proteasome-dependent degradation. Mutated RNF149 has been found in some human breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers. RNF149 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNI 316
Cdd:cd16804     2 CAVCIENYKSKDVVRILPCKHVFHRICIDPWLLEHRTCPMCKLDV 46

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 103 (RNF103) and similar proteins; RNF103, also known as KF-1 or zinc finger protein 103 homolog (Zfp-103), is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is widely expressed in many different organs, including brain, heart, kidney, spleen, and lung. It is involved in the ER-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway by interacting with components of the ERAD pathway, including Derlin-1 and VCP. RNF103 contains several hydrophobic regions at its N-terminal and middle regions, as well as a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHR-TCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16473     7 CAICLENYQNGDLLRGLPCGHVFHQNCIDVWLERDNhCCPVC 48

Ring finger domain;

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:pfam13639   3 CPICLEEFEEGDKVVVLPCGHHFHRECLDKWLRSSNTCPLC 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF6, RNF12, and similar proteins; RNF6 is an androgen receptor (AR)-associated protein that induces AR ubiquitination and promotes AR transcriptional activity. RNF6-induced ubiquitination may regulate AR transcriptional activity and specificity by modulating cofactor recruitment. RNF6 is overexpressed in hormone-refractory human prostate cancer tissues and required for prostate cancer cell growth under androgen-depleted conditions. RNF6 also regulates local serine/threonine kinase LIM kinase 1 (LIMK1) levels in axonal growth cones. RNF6-induced LIMK1 polyubiquitination is mediated via K48 of ubiquitin and leads to proteasomal degradation of the kinase. RNF6 binds and upregulates the Inha promoter, and functions as a transcription regulatory protein in the mouse sertoli cell. It acts as a potential tumor suppressor gene involved in the pathogenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). RNF12, also known as LIM domain-interacting RING finger protein, or RING finger LIM domain-binding protein (R-LIM), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase encoded by gene RLIM that is crucial for normal embryonic development in some species and for normal X inactivation in mice. It thus functions as a major sex-specific epigenetic regulator of female mouse nurturing tissues. RNF12 is widely expressed during embryogenesis, and mainly localizes to the cell nucleus, where it regulates the levels of many proteins, including CLIM, LMO, HDAC2, TRF1, SMAD7, and REX1, by proteasomal degradation. Both RNF6 and RNF12 contain a well conserved C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16467     2 CTICLGEYETGEKLRRLPCSHEFHSECVDRWLKENSSCPIC 42

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 13 (RNF13) and similar proteins; RNF13 is a widely expressed membrane-associated E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is functionally significant in the regulation of cancer development, muscle cell growth, and neuronal development. Its expression is developmentally regulated during myogenesis and is upregulated in various tumors. RNF13 negatively regulates cell proliferation through its E3 ligase activity. It functions as an important regulator of inositol-requiring transmembrane kinase/endonuclease IRE1alpha, mediating endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-induced apoptosis through the activation of the IRE1alpha-TRAF2-JNK signaling pathway. Moreover, RNF13 is involved in the regulation of the soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive fusion protein attachment protein receptor (SNARE) complex via the ubiquitination of snapin, a SNAP25-interacting protein, which thereby controls synaptic function. In addition, RNF13 participates in regulating the function of satellite cells by modulating cytokine composition. RNF13 is evolutionarily conserved among many metazoans and contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQ-HRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16796    10 VCAICLDEYEEGDKLRILPCSHAYHCKCVDPWLTKtKKTCPVC 52

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 150 (RNF150) and similar proteins; RNF150 is a RING finger protein and its polymorphisms may be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk in the Chinese population. Further studies with larger numbers of participants worldwide are needed for validation of the relationships between RNF150 genetic variants and the pathogenesis of COPD. RNF150 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNI 316
Cdd:cd16805     9 CAVCIEGYKPNDVVRILPCRHLFHKSCVDPWLLDHRTCPMCKMNI 53

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF6 and similar proteins; RNF6 is an androgen receptor (AR)-associated protein that induces AR ubiquitination and promotes AR transcriptional activity. RNF6-induced ubiquitination may regulate AR transcriptional activity and specificity by modulating cofactor recruitment. RNF6 is overexpressed in hormone-refractory human prostate cancer tissues and required for prostate cancer cell growth under androgen-depleted conditions. Moreover, RNF6 regulates local serine/threonine kinase LIM kinase 1 (LIMK1) levels in axonal growth cones. RNF6-induced LIMK1 polyubiquitination is mediated via K48 of ubiquitin and leads to proteasomal degradation of the kinase. RNF6 also binds and upregulates the Inha promoter, and functions as a transcription regulatory protein in the mouse sertoli cell. RNF6 also acts as a potential tumor suppressor gene involved in the pathogenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). RNF6 contains an N-terminal coiled-coil domain, a Lys-X-X-Leu/Ile-X-X-Leu/Ile (KIL) motif, and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger which is responsible for its ubiquitin ligase activity. The KIL motif is present in a subset of RING-H2 proteins from organisms as evolutionarily diverse as human, mouse, chicken, Drosophila, Caenorhabditis elegans, and Arabidopsis thaliana.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16673     2 TCSVCINEYATGNKLRRLPCAHEFHIHCIDRWLSENSTCPIC 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 111 (RNF111) and similar proteins; RNF111, also known as Arkadia, is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that targets intracellular effectors and modulators of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta)/Nodal-related signaling for polyubiquitination and proteasome-dependent degradation. It acts as an amplifier of Nodal signals, and enhances the dorsalizing activity of limiting amounts of Xnr1, a Nodal homolog, and requires Nodal signaling for its function. The loss of RNF111 results in early embryonic lethality, with defects attributed to compromised Nodal signaling. RNF111 also regulates tumor metastasis by modulation of the TGF-beta pathway. Its ubiquitination can be modulated by the four and a half LIM-only protein 2 (FHL2) that activates TGF-beta signal transduction. Furthermore, RNF111 interacts with the clathrin-adaptor 2 (AP2) complex and regulates endocytosis of certain cell surface receptors, leading to modulation of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and possibly other signaling pathways. In addition, RNF111 has been identified as a small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO)-binding protein with clustered SUMO-interacting motifs (SIMs) that together form a SUMO-binding domain (SBD). It thus functions as a SUMO-targeted ubiquitin ligase (STUbL) that directly links nonproteolytic ubiquitylation and SUMOylation in the DNA damage response, as well as triggers degradation of signal-induced polysumoylated proteins, such as the promyelocytic leukemia protein (PML). The N-terminal half of RNF111 harbors three SIMs. Its C-terminal half show high sequence similarity with RING finger protein 165 (RNF165), where it contains two serine rich domains, two nuclear localization signals, an NRG-TIER domain, and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger that is required for polyubiqutination and proteasome-dependent degradation of phosphorylated forms of Smad2/3 and three major negative regulators of TGF-beta signaling, Smad7, SnoN and c-Ski.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNI 316
Cdd:cd16681    13 CTICLSILEEGEDVRRLPCMHLFHQVCVDQWLITNKKCPICRVDI 57

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 24 (RNF24) and similar proteins; RNF24 is an intrinsic membrane protein localized in the Golgi apparatus. It specifically interacts with the ankyrin-repeats domains (ARDs) of TRPC1, -3, -4, -5, -6, and -7, and affects TRPC intracellular trafficking without affecting their activity. RNF24 contains an N-terminal transmembrane domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16675     2 ICAVCLEEFKPKDELGICPCKHAFHRKCLIKWLEVRKVCPLC 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in DAZ (deleted in azoospermia)-interacting protein 3 (DZIP3) and similar proteins; DZIP3, also known as RNA-binding ubiquitin ligase of 138 kDa (RUL138) or 2A-HUB protein, is an RNA-binding E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1) and acts as a transcriptional coactivator of estrogen receptor (ER) alpha. It is also a histone H2A ubiquitin ligase that catalyzes monoubiquitination of H2A at lysine 119, functioning as a combinatorial component of the repression machinery required for repressing a specific chemokine gene expression program, critically modulating migratory responses to Toll-like receptors (TLR) activation. DZIP3 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger at the C-terminus.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16460     3 CVICHEAFSDGDRLLVLPCAHKFHTQCIGPWLDGQQTCPTC 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 38 (RNF38) and similar proteins; RNF38 is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin protein ligase that is widely expressed throughout the human body, and is especially highly expressed in the heart, brain, placenta and the testis. It recognizes p53 as a substrate for ubiquitination, and thus plays a role in regulating p53. The overexpression of RNF38 increases p53 ubiquitination and alters p53 localization. It is also capable of autoubiquitination. RNF38 expression is negatively regulated by the serotonergic system. Induction of RNF38 may be involved in the anxiety-like behavior or non-cell autonomy in Oryzias latipes by the decline of serotonin (5-HT) levels. RNF38 contains a coiled-coil motif, a KIL motif (Lys-X2-Ile/Leu-X2-Ile/Leu, X can be any amino acid), a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger, as well as two potential nuclear localization signals.

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gi 2217312629 267 SSAPVCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16679    18 SEQTLCVVCMCDFESRQLLRVLPCNHEFHAKCVDKWLKANRTCPIC 63

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 115 (RNF115) and similar proteins; RNF115, also known as Rab7-interacting ring finger protein (Rabring 7), or zinc finger protein 364 (ZNF364), or breast cancer-associated gene 2 (BCA2), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is an endogenous inhibitor of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation and its inhibition increases the efficacy of metformin in breast cancer cells. It also functions as a co-factor in the restriction imposed by tetherin on HIV-1, and targets HIV-1 Gag for lysosomal degradation, impairing virus assembly and release, in a tetherin-independent manner. Moreover, RNF115 is a Rab7-binding protein that stimulates c-Myc degradation through mono-ubiquitination of MM-1. It also plays crucial roles as a Rab7 target protein in vesicle traffic to late endosome/lysosome and lysosome biogenesis. Furthermore, RNF115 and the related protein, RNF126 associate with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and promote ubiquitylation of EGFR, suggesting they play a role in the ubiquitin-dependent sorting and downregulation of membrane receptors. RNF115 contains an N-terminal BCA2 Zinc-finger domain (BZF), the AKT-phosphorylation sites, and the C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16800     3 CPVCKEDYTVGEQVRQLPCNHFFHSDCIVPWLELHDTCPVC 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase BIG BROTHER (BB) and similar proteins; BB (also known as protein ENHANCER OF DA1-1 or EOD1) is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that limits organ size, and possibly seed size, in a dose-dependent manner. It negatively regulates the duration of cell proliferation in leaves and petals independently of the major phytohormones (e.g. auxin, cytokinin, gibberellin, brassinosteroids, ethylene, abscisic acid, jasmonic acid), probably by targeting growth stimulators for degradation. It limits the proliferation of root meristematic cells. BB polyubiquitinates DA1. It is involved in the promotion of leaf senescence, in addition to its function in restricting plant growth. BB-related is an E3 ubiquitin-ligase probably involved in organ size regulation. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLCMFNIT 317
Cdd:cd23115     7 CVICRLEYEEGEDLLTLPCKHCYHSECIQQWLQINKVCPVCSAEVT 52

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Tetratricopeptide repeat protein 3 (TTC3) and similar proteins; TTC3, also known as protein DCRR1, TPR repeat protein D, TPR repeat protein 3, or RING finger protein 105 (RNF105), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase encoded by a gene within the Down syndrome (DS) critical region on chromosome 21. It affects differentiation and Golgi compactness in neurons through specific actin-regulating pathways. It inhibits the neuronal-like differentiation of pheocromocytoma cells by activating RhoA and by binding to Citron proteins. TTC3 is an Akt-specific E3 ligase that binds to phosphorylated Akt and facilitates its ubiquitination and degradation within the nucleus. It contains four N-terminal TPR motifs, a potential coiled-coil region and a Citron binding region in the central part, and a C-terminal C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQeLRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16481     1 PCIICHDDLKPDQ-LAKLECGHIFHKECIKQWLKEQSTCPTC 41

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana RING-H2 finger A1a (RHA1A), A1b (RHA1B) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Arabidopsis thaliana RHA1A, RHA1B and XERICO. RHA1A is a probable E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that may possess E3 ubiquitin ligase activity in vitro. RHA1B possesses E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity when associated with the E2 enzyme UBC8 in vitro. XERICO functions on abscisic acid homeostasis at post-translational level, probably through ubiquitin/proteasome-dependent substrate-specific degradation. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELRVI-SCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHR-TCPLC 312
Cdd:cd23121     3 CCAICLSDFNSDEKLRQLpKCGHIFHHHCLDRWIRYNKiTCPLC 46

Ring finger; E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity is intrinsic to the RING domain of c-Cbl and is likely to be a general function of this domain; Various RING fingers exhibit binding activity towards E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (Ubc' s)

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gi 2217312629  272 CAICLEEFSEgqELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQH-RTCPLC 312
Cdd:smart00184   1 CPICLEEYLK--DPVILPCGHTFCRSCIRKWLESGnNTCPIC 40

Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger); The C3HC4 type zinc-finger (RING finger) is a cysteine-rich domain of 40 to 60 residues that coordinates two zinc ions, and has the consensus sequence: C-X2-C-X(9-39)-C-X(1-3)-H-X(2-3)-C-X2-C-X(4-48)-C-X2-C where X is any amino acid. Many proteins containing a RING finger play a key role in the ubiquitination pathway.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEgqELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWL-HQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:pfam00097   1 CPICLEEPKD--PVTLLPCGHLFCSKCIRSWLeSGNVTCPLC 40

Modified RING-CH finger, H2 subclass (C4HC2H-type), found in zinc/RING finger protein 1 (ZNRF1) and similar proteins; ZNRF1, also known as Nerve injury-induced gene 283 protein (nin283), or peripheral nerve injury protein (PNIP), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is highly expressed in the nervous system during development and is associated with synaptic vesicle membranes. It is N-myrisotoylated and is also located in the endosome-lysosome compartment in fibroblasts, suggesting it may participate in ubiquitin-mediated protein modification. It contains an N-terminal MAGE domain, and a special C-terminal domain that combines a zinc finger and a modified C4HC2H-type RING-CH finger, rather than the typical C4HC3-type RING-CH finger, which is a variant of the RING-H2 finger. Only the RING finger of the zinc finger-RING finger motif is required for its E3 ubiquitin ligase activity. ZNRF1 regulates Schwann cell differentiation by proteasomal degradation of glutamine synthetase (GS). It also mediates regulation of neuritogenesis via interaction with beta-tubulin type 2 (Tubb2). Moreover, ZNRF1 promotes Wallerian degeneration by degrading AKT to induce glycogen synthase kinase-3beta (GSK3B)-dependent CRMP2 phosphorylation. Furthermore, ZNRF1 and its sister protein ZNRF2 regulate the ubiquitous Na+/K+ pump (Na+/K+ATPase). In addition, ZNRF1 may be associated with leukemogenesis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with paired box domain gene 5 (PAX5) alteration.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCP 310
Cdd:cd16694     2 CVICLEELLQGDTIARLPCLCIYHKSCIDSWFEVNRSCP 40

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana NEP1-interacting protein-like 1 (NIPL1) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Arabidopsis thaliana NIPL1 and MISFOLDED PROTEIN SENSING RING E3 LIGASE 1 (MPSR1). NIPL1, also called RING-H2 finger protein ATL27, may be involved in the early steps of the plant defense signaling pathway. MPSR1 is a cytoplasmic E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase involved in protein quality control (PQC) under proteotoxic stress. It is essential for plant survival under proteotoxic stress. It functions by removing damaged proteins before they form cytotoxic aggregates. It recognizes misfolded proteins selectively and tethers polyubiquitin chains to the proteins directly for subsequent degradation by the 26S proteasome pathway. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVI-SCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd23119     2 CTICLQDLQVGEIARSLpHCHHTFHLGCVDKWLGRHGSCPVC 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana RING-H2 zinc finger protein RHF2A and similar proteins; RHF2A is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase involved in the positive regulation of the gametogenesis progression. It is required for the degradation of KRP6, a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor which accumulates during meiosis and blocks the progression of subsequent mitoses during gametophytes development. It functions in association with RHF1A. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 265 SCSSApvCAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd23122     9 ACEDA--CSICLESFCEADPATVTSCKHEYHLQCILEWSQRSKECPMC 54

Modified RING-CH finger, H2 subclass (C4HC2H-type), found in zinc/RING finger protein 2 (ZNRF2) and similar proteins; ZNRF2, also known as protein Ells2 or RING finger protein 202 (RNF202), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is highly expressed in the nervous system during development and is present in presynaptic plasma membranes. It is N-myrisotoylated and is also located in the endosome-lysosome compartment in fibroblasts. It contains an N-terminal MAGE domain, and a special C-terminal domain that combines a zinc finger and a modified C4HC2H-type RING-CH finger, rather than the typical C4HC3-type RING-CH finger, which is a variant of RING-H2 finger. Only the RING finger of the zinc finger-RING finger motif is required for its E3 ubiquitin ligase activity. Together with its sister protein ZNRF1, ZNRF2 regulates the ubiquitous Na+/K+ pump (Na+/K+ATPase).

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCP 310
Cdd:cd16695    13 CAICLEELQQGDTIARLPCLCIYHKGCIDEWFEVNRSCP 51

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger and transmembrane domain-containing protein RNFT1, RNFT2, and similar proteins; Both RNFT1 and RNFT2 are multi-pass membrane proteins containing a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. Their biological roles remain unclear.

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gi 2217312629 270 PVCAICLEEFsegQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16532     1 DICPICQDEF---KDPVVLRCKHIFCEDCVSEWFERERTCPLC 40

RING finger, HC subclass, found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae increased recombination centers protein 20 (IRC20) and similar proteins; IRC20 is an uncharacterized ATP-dependent helicase that is probably involved in a pathway contributing to genomic integrity. IRC20 contains a typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 2217312629 272 CAICLEEFSEGQelrVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd23135     6 CSICFSEIRSGA---ILKCGHFFCLSCIASWLREKSTCPLC 43

first RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 32 (RNF32) and similar proteins; RNF32 is mainly expressed in testis spermatogenesis, most likely in spermatocytes and/or in spermatids, suggesting a possible role in sperm formation. RNF32 contains two C3H2C3-type RING-H2 fingers separated by an IQ domain of unknown function. Although the biological function of RNF32 remains unclear, proteins with double RING-H2 fingers may act as scaffolds for binding several proteins that function in the same pathway. This model corresponds to the first RING-H2 finger.

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gi 2217312629 271 VCAICLEEFSEGQELrVISCLHEFHRNCVDPW--LHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16677     1 PCPICLEDFGLQQQV-LLSCSHVFHRACLESFerFSGKKTCPMC 43

RING finger, HC subclass, found in topoisomerase I-binding arginine/serine-rich protein (Topors) and similar proteins; Topors, also known as topoisomerase I-binding RING finger protein, tumor suppressor p53- binding protein 3, or p53-binding protein 3 (p53BP3), is a ubiquitously expressed nuclear E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that can ligate both ubiquitin and small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO) to substrate proteins in the nucleus. It contains an N-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger which ligates ubiquitin to its target proteins including DNA topoisomerase I, p53, NKX3.1, H2AX, and the AAV-2 Rep78/68 proteins. As a RING-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase, Topors works with the E2 enzymes UbcH5a, UbcH5c, and UbcH6, but not with UbcH7, CDC34, or UbcH2b. Topors acts as a tumor suppressor in various malignancies. It regulates p53 modification, suggesting it may be responsible for astrocyte elevated gene-1 (AEG-1, also known as metadherin, or LYRIC) ubiquitin modification. Plk1-mediated phosphorylation of Topors inhibits Topors-mediated sumoylation of p53, whereas p53 ubiquitination is enhanced, leading to p53 degradation. It also functions as a negative regulator of the prostate tumor suppressor NKX3.1. Moreover, Topors is associated with promyelocytic leukemia nuclear bodies, and may be involved in the cellular response to camptothecin. It also plays a key role in the turnover of H2AX protein, discriminating the type of DNA damaging stress. Furthermore, Topors is a cilia-centrosomal protein associated with autosomal dominant retinal degeneration. Mutations in TOPORS cause autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (adRP).

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gi 2217312629 270 PVCAICLEEFSEgQELRVISCLHEFHRNCVDPWLHQHRTCPLC 312
Cdd:cd16574     2 SSCPICLDRFEN-EKAFLDGCFHAFCFTCILEWSKVKNECPLC 43

104 kDa microneme/rhoptry antigen; Provisional

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gi 2217312629 566 GRKPGPETGVPQSRppIPRTQPQPEPPSPDQQVTRSNSAAPSGRLSNPQCPRALPEPApgpVDASSICPSTSSLFNLQKS 645
Cdd:PTZ00449  558 GKKPGPAKEHKPSK--IPTLSKKPEFPKDPKHPKDPEEPKKPKRPRSAQRPTRPKSPK---LPELLDIPKSPKRPESPKS 632

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gi 2217312629 646 SLSARHPQR----KRRGGPSEPTPGSRPQDatvhPACQIFPHYTPSVAYPWSPEA---------HPLICGPPGLDKRLLP 712
Cdd:PTZ00449  633 PKRPPPPQRpsspERPEGPKIIKSPKPPKS----PKPPFDPKFKEKFYDDYLDAAaksketkttVVLDESFESILKETLP 708

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gi 2217312629 713 ETPGPCYSNSQPVWLCLtPRQPLEPH-PPGEGPSEWSSDTAEGRP 756
Cdd:PTZ00449  709 ETPGTPFTTPRPLPPKL-PRDEEFPFePIGDPDAEQPDDIEFFTP 752