DNA-binding domain of the orphan nuclear receptor, nerve growth factor-induced-B; DNA-binding domain (DBD) of the orphan nuclear receptor, nerve growth factor-induced-B (NGFI-B) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. NGFI-B interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. NGFI-B is a member of the nuclear-steroid receptor superfamily. NGFI-B is classified as an orphan receptor because no ligand has yet been identified. NGFI-B is an early immediate gene product of embryo development that is rapidly produced in response to a variety of cellular signals including nerve growth factor. It is involved in T-cell-mediated apoptosis, as well as neuronal differentiation and function. NGFI-B regulates transcription by binding to a specific DNA target upstream of its target genes and regulating the rate of transcriptional initiation. NGFI-B binds to the NGFI-B response element (NBRE) 5'-(A/T)AAAGGTCA as a monomer. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, NGFI-B has a central well-conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 319 GRCAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRT 393
Cdd:cd06969    1 GLCAVCGDNAACQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYVCLANKNCPVDKRRRNRCQYCRFQKCLQVGMVKEVVRT 75

DNA-binding domain of the orphan nuclear receptor, nerve growth factor-induced-B; DNA-binding domain (DBD) of the orphan nuclear receptor, nerve growth factor-induced-B (NGFI-B) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. NGFI-B interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. NGFI-B is a member of the nuclear-steroid receptor superfamily. NGFI-B is classified as an orphan receptor because no ligand has yet been identified. NGFI-B is an early immediate gene product of embryo development that is rapidly produced in response to a variety of cellular signals including nerve growth factor. It is involved in T-cell-mediated apoptosis, as well as neuronal differentiation and function. NGFI-B regulates transcription by binding to a specific DNA target upstream of its target genes and regulating the rate of transcriptional initiation. NGFI-B binds to the NGFI-B response element (NBRE) 5'-(A/T)AAAGGTCA as a monomer. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, NGFI-B has a central well-conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 319 GRCAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRT 393
Cdd:cd06969    1 GLCAVCGDNAACQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYVCLANKNCPVDKRRRNRCQYCRFQKCLQVGMVKEVVRT 75

c4 zinc finger in nuclear hormone receptors;

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gi 320202958   321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKE 389
Cdd:smart00399   2 CCVCGDHASGFHFGVCSCRACKAFFRRTVNLRYKYRCDRKNNCSINKRYRCRCRACRLKKCLGVGMDPE 70

Ligand-binding domain of nuclear hormone receptor; This all helical domain is involved in binding the hormone in these receptors.

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gi 320202958  456 DVQQFYDLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLLESAFLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHR--------- 526
Cdd:pfam00104  12 TKEELCELWERDLLLVAEWAKHFPEFQELPLEDQMALLKSFWLEWLRLEKAARSAKLRRKKILGEDVLMISdddamkfve 91

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gi 320202958  527 ----------LQCARGFGD-WIDSILAFSRSLHSLLVDVPAFACLSALVLITDR-HGLQEP--RRVEELQNRIASCLKEH 592
Cdd:pfam00104  92 ddsswctnydLEQLLFFLPfFNSYFFELVKPLRELNPDDEELAYLLAQLLFDYAgDGLSGEilEIVEKLQEKLANELHDY 171

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gi 320202958  593 VAAvagepQPASCLSRLLGKLPELRTLC 620
Cdd:pfam00104 172 YVN-----KYSGRLAKLLKILPSLRKIS 194

The ligand binding domain of Nurr1 and related nuclear receptor proteins, members of nuclear receptor superfamily; The ligand binding domain of nuclear receptor Nurr1_like: This family of nuclear receptors, including Nurr1, Nerve growth factor-induced-B (NGFI-B) and DHR38 are involved in the embryo development. Nurr1 is a transcription factor that is expressed in the embryonic ventral midbrain and is critical for the development of dopamine (DA) neurons. Structural studies have shown that the ligand binding pocket of Nurr1 is filled by bulky hydrophobic residues, making it unable to bind to ligands. Therefore, it belongs to the class of orphan receptors. However, Nurr1 forms heterodimers with RXR and can promote signaling via its partner, RXR. NGFI-B is an early immediate gene product of embryo development that is rapidly produced in response to a variety of cellular signals including nerve growth factor. It is involved in T-cell-mediated apoptosis, as well as neuronal differentiation and function. NGFI-B regulates transcription by binding to a specific DNA target upstream of its target genes and regulating the rate of tr anscriptional initiation. Another group of receptor in this family is DHR38. DHR38 is the Drosophila homolog to the vertebrate NGFI-B-type orphan receptor. It interacts with the USP component of the ecdysone receptor complex, suggesting that DHR38 might modulate ecdysone-triggered signals in the fly, in addition to the ECR/USP pathway. Nurr1_like proteins exhibit a modular structure that is characteristic for nuclear receptors; they have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 415 PANLLTSLVRAHLDSGPSTAKLDYSKFQELVLPHFGKEDAGDVQQFYDLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLLE 494
Cdd:cd06945    1 PVSLITALVRAHVDSTPRKTDLDYSKIQENVDPVPPKPDSQQVQQFYDLLTGSVDVIRQWAEKIPGFKDLHREDQDLLLE 80

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gi 320202958 495 SAFLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHRLQCARGFGDWIDSILAFSRSLHSLL-VDVPAFACLSALVLITDRHGLQ 573
Cdd:cd06945   81 SAFLELFVLRLAYRSNPVDGKLVFCNGLVLHRLQCVRGFGEWLDSILAFSSSLQSLLlDDISAFCCLALLLLITERHGLK 160

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gi 320202958 574 EPRRVEELQNRIASCLKEHVAAVAGEPQPASCLSRLLGKLPELRTLCTQGLQRIFYLKLEDLVPPPPIIDKIFMDTLPF 652
Cdd:cd06945  161 EPKKVEELQNKIISCLRDHVTSNYPGQDKPNRLSKLLLKLPELRTLSKKGLQRIFFLKLEDLLPPPPLIDKRFLDTLPF 239

Ligand binding domain of DHR38_like proteins, members of the nuclear receptor superfamily; The ligand binding domain of nuclear receptor DHR38_like proteins: DHR38 is a member of the steroid receptor superfamily in Drosophila. DHR38 interacts with the USP component of the ecdysone receptor complex, suggesting that DHR38 might modulate ecdysone-triggered signals in the fly, in addition to the ECR/USP pathway. At least four differentially expressed mRNA isoforms have been detected during development. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, DHR38 has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 414 SPANLLTSLVRAHLDSGPSTAKLDYSKFQELVLPHFGKEDAGDVQQFYDLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLL 493
Cdd:cd07072    1 PPVSLITALVRAHVDTSPDFANLDYSQYREPSPLEPPMSEAEKVQQFYSLLTSSIDVIKTFAEKIPGFPDLCKEDQELLF 80

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gi 320202958 494 ESAFLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHRLQCARGFGDWIDSILAFSRSLHSLLVDVPAFACLSALVLITDRHGLQ 573
Cdd:cd07072   81 QSASLELFVLRLAYRTAPEDTKLTFCNGVVLHKQQCQRSFGDWLHAILEFSKSLHAMDIDISAFACLCALTLITERHGLK 160

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gi 320202958 574 EPRRVEELQNRIASCLKEHVAAVAGEPQPASCLSRLLGKLPELRTLCTQGLQRIFYLKLEDLVPPPPIIDKIFMDTLPF 652
Cdd:cd07072  161 EPHKVEQLQMKIISSLRDHVTYNAEAQKKPHYFSRLLGKLPELRSLSVQGLQRIFYLKLEDLVPAPPLIENMFVASLPF 239

DNA-binding domain of nuclear receptors is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of nuclear receptors is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. It interacts with a specific DNA site upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. Nuclear receptors form a superfamily of ligand-activated transcription regulators, which regulate various physiological functions, from development, reproduction, to homeostasis and metabolism in animals (metazoans). The family contains not only receptors for known ligands but also orphan receptors for which ligands do not exist or have not been identified. NRs share a common structural organization with a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD). Most nuclear receptors bind as homodimers or heterodimers to their target sites, which consist of two hexameric half-sites. Specificity is determined by the half-site sequence, the relative orientation of the half-sites and the number of spacer nucleotides between the half-sites. However, a growing number of nuclear receptors have been reported to bind to DNA as monomers.

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVR 392
Cdd:cd06916    1 CAVCGDKASGYHYGVLTCEGCKGFFRRSVRRNLEYTCPAGGNCVIDKRNRNRCQACRLKKCLAVGMRKEAVR 72

DNA-binding domain of thyroid hormone receptors (TRs) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of thyroid hormone receptors (TRs) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. TR interacts with the thyroid response element, which is a DNA site with direct repeats of the consensus sequence 5'-AGGTCA-3' separated by one to five base pairs, upstream of target genes and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. Thyroid hormone receptor (TR) mediates the actions of thyroid hormones, which play critical roles in growth, development, and homeostasis in mammals. They regulate overall metabolic rate, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and heart rate, and affect mood. TRs are expressed from two separate genes (alpha and beta) in human and each gene generates two isoforms of the receptor through differential promoter usage or splicing. TRalpha functions in the heart to regulate heart rate and rhythm and TRbeta is active in the liver and other tissues. The unliganded TRs function as transcription repressors, by binding to thyroid hormone response elements (TRE) predominantly as homodimers, or as heterodimers with retinoid X-receptors (RXR), and being associated with a complex of proteins containing corepressor proteins. Ligand binding promotes corepressor dissociation and binding of a coactivator to activate transcription. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, TR has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTDSLKGRR 400
Cdd:cd06961    2 CVVCGDKATGYHYRCITCEGCKGFFRRTVQKKLSYSCKGEGKCEIDKVTRNQCQECRFKKCIAVGMAKDLVLDDRKRGAK 81

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Cdd:cd06961   82 RKL 84

The DNA-binding domain of Lrh-1 like nuclear receptor family like is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; The DNA-binding domain of Lrh-1 like nuclear receptor family like is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. This domain interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. This nuclear receptor family includes at least three subgroups of receptors that function in embryo development and differentiation, and other processes. FTZ-F1 interacts with the cis-acting DNA motif of ftz gene, which is required at several stages of development. Particularly, FTZ-F1 regulated genes are strongly linked to steroid biosynthesis and sex-determination; LRH-1 is a regulator of bile-acid homeostasis, steroidogenesis, reverse cholesterol transport and the initial stages of embryonic development; SF-1 is an essential regulator of endocrine development and function and is considered a master regulator of reproduction; SF-1 functions cooperatively with other transcription factors to modulate gene expression. Phospholipids have been identified as potential ligand for LRH-1 and steroidogenic factor-1 (SF-1). However, the ligand for FTZ-F1 has not yet been identified. Most nuclear receptors function as homodimer or heterodimers. However, LRH-1 and SF-1 bind to DNA as monomers. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, receptors in this family have a central well conserved DNA-binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTDSLKGRR 400
Cdd:cd07167    1 CPVCGDKVSGYHYGLLTCESCKGFFKRTVQNKKRYTCIENQNCQIDKTQRKRCPYCRFQKCLSVGMKLEAVRADRMRGGR 80

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Cdd:cd07167   81 NKFGPMYKRD 90

DNA-binding domain of retinoid X receptor (RXR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of retinoid X receptor (RXR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. RXR functions as a DNA binding partner by forming heterodimers with other nuclear receptors including CAR, FXR, LXR, PPAR, PXR, RAR, TR, and VDR. All RXR heterodimers preferentially bind response elements composed of direct repeats of two AGGTCA sites with a 1-5 bp spacer. RXRs can play different roles in these heterodimers. RXR acts either as a structural component of the heterodimer complex, required for DNA binding but not acting as a receptor, or as both a structural and a functional component of the heterodimer, allowing 9-cis RA to signal through the corresponding heterodimer. In addition, RXR can also form homodimers, functioning as a receptor for 9-cis RA, independently of other nuclear receptors. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, RXR has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVR 392
Cdd:cd06956    3 CAICGDRASGKHYGVYSCEGCKGFFKRTVRKDLTYTCRDNKDCLIDKRQRNRCQYCRYQKCLAMGMKREAVQ 74

The ligand binding domain (LBD) of retinoic acid receptor (RAR), a members of the nuclear receptor superfamily; The ligand binding domain (LBD) of retinoic acid receptor (RAR): Retinoic acid receptors are members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-regulated transcription factors. RARs mediate the biological effect of retinoids, including both naturally dietary vitamin A (retinol) metabolites and active synthetic analogs. Retinoids play key roles in a wide variety of essential biological processes, such as vertebrate embryonic morphogenesis and organogenesis, differentiation and apoptosis, and homeostasis. RARs function as heterodimers with retinoic X receptors by binding to specific RAR response elements (RAREs) found in the promoter regions of retinoid target genes. In the absence of ligand, the RAR-RXR heterodimer recruits the corepressor proteins NCoR or AMRT, and associated factors such as histone deacetylases or DNA-methyltransferases, leading to an inactive condensed chromatin structure, preventing transcription. Upon ligand binding, the corepressors are released, and coactivator complexes such as histone acetyltransferase or histone arginine methyltransferases are recruited to activate transcription. There are three RAR subtypes (alpha, beta, gamma), originating from three distinct genes. For each subtype, several isoforms exist that differ in their N-terminal region, allowing retinoids to exert their pleiotropic effects. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, retinoic acid receptors have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 418 LLTSLVRAHLDSGPSTAKLdySKFQELVLP-HFGKEDAGDVQQFYDLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLLESA 496
Cdd:cd06937    2 LITKVRKAHQETFPSLCQL--GKYTTNSSAdQRVRLDLGLWDKFSELSTKCIIKIVEFAKRLPGFTTLTIADQITLLKAA 79

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gi 320202958 497 FLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHRLQC-ARGFGDWIDSILAFSRSLHSLLVDVPAFACLSALVLIT-DRHGLQE 574
Cdd:cd06937   80 CLDILILRICTRYTPEQDTMTFSDGLTLNRTQMhNAGFGPLTDLVFTFANQLLPLEMDDTEIGLLSAICLICgDRQDLEE 159

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gi 320202958 575 PRRVEELQNRIASCLKEHVAavAGEPQPASCLSRLLGKLPELRTLCTQGLQRIFYLKLEDLVPPPPIIDKI 645
Cdd:cd06937  160 PDRVEKLQEPLLEALKIYAR--KRRPDKPHMFPKMLMKITDLRSISAKGAERVITLKMEIPGPMPPLISEM 228

DNA-binding domain of the TR2 and TR4 (human testicular receptor 2 and 4) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of the TR2 and TR4 (human testicular receptor 2 and 4) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which coordinates a single zinc atom. TR2 and TR4 interact with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulate the rate of transcriptional initiation. TR4 and TR2 are orphan nuclear receptors; the physiological ligand is as yet unidentified. TR2 is abundantly expressed in the androgen-sensitive prostate. TR4 transcripts are expressed in many tissues, including central nervous system, adrenal gland, spleen, thyroid gland, and prostate. It has been shown that human TR2 binds to a wide spectrum of natural hormone response elements (HREs) with distinct affinities suggesting that TR2 may cross-talk with other gene expression regulation systems. The genes responding to TR2 or TR4 include genes that are regulated by retinoic acid receptor, vitamin D receptor, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor. TR4/2 binds to HREs as dimers. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, TR2-like receptors have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVR 392
Cdd:cd06967    6 CVVCGDKASGRHYGAVSCEGCKGFFKRSIRKNLGYSCRGSKDCVINKHHRNRCQYCRLQKCLAMGMKSDSVQ 77

DNA-binding domain of estrogen related receptors (ERR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of estrogen related receptors (ERRs) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which coordinates a single zinc atom. ERR interacts with the palindromic inverted repeat, 5'GGTCAnnnTGACC-3', upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. The estrogen receptor-related receptors (ERRs) are transcriptional regulators, which are closely related to the estrogen receptor (ER) family. Although ERRs lack the ability to bind to estrogen and are so-called orphan receptors, they share target genes, co-regulators and promoters with the estrogen receptor (ER) family. By targeting the same set of genes, ERRs seem to interfere with the classic ER-mediated estrogen response in various ways. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, ERR has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTDSLKGRR 400
Cdd:cd07170    7 CLVCGDIASGYHYGVASCEACKAFFKRTIQGNIEYSCPATNECEITKRRRKSCQACRFMKCLKVGMLKEGVRLDRVRGGR 86

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Cdd:cd07170   87 ----QKYKRRIDA 95

DNA-binding domain of the photoreceptor cell-specific nuclear receptor (PNR) like proteins is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of the photoreceptor cell-specific nuclear receptor (PNR) like proteins is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. PNR interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. PNR is a member of nuclear receptor superfamily of the ligand-activated transcription factors. PNR is expressed only in the outer layer of retinal photoreceptor cells. It may be involved in the signaling pathway regulating photoreceptor differentiation and/or maintenance. It most likely binds to DNA as a homodimer. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, PNR has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVR 392
Cdd:cd07164    1 CRVCGDRASGKHYGVPSCDGCRGFFKRSIRRNLAYVCKENGSCVVDVARRNQCQACRFKKCLQVNMNRDAVQ 72

DNA-binding domain of REV-ERB receptor-like is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of REV-ERB receptor- like is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which coordinates a single zinc atom. This domain interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. REV-ERB receptors are transcriptional regulators belonging to the nuclear receptor superfamily. They regulate a number of physiological functions including the circadian rhythm, lipid metabolism, and cellular differentiation. REV-ERB receptors bind as a monomer to a (A/G)GGTCA half-site with a 5' AT-rich extension or as a homodimer to a direct repeat 2 element (AGGTCA sequence with a 2-bp spacer), indicating functional diversity. When bound to the DNA, they recruit corepressors (NcoR/histone deacetylase 3) to the promoter, resulting in repression of the target genes. The porphyrin heme has been demonstrated to function as a ligand for REV-ERB receptor. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, REV-ERB receptors have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKY-ICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTdslkgr 399
Cdd:cd07166    6 CKVCGDKASGFHYGVHACEGCKGFFRRSIQQKIQYrKCTKNETCSIMRINRNRCQYCRFKKCLAVGMSRDAVRF------ 79

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Cdd:cd07166   80 -GRIPKREKA 88

DNA-binding domain of Retinoid-related orphan receptors (RORs) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of Retinoid-related orphan receptors (RORs) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which coordinates a single zinc atom. ROR interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. RORS are key regulators of many physiological processes during embryonic development. RORs bind as monomers to specific ROR response elements (ROREs) consisting of the consensus core motif AGGTCA preceded by a 5-bp A/T-rich sequence. There are three subtypes of retinoid-related orphan receptors (RORs), alpha, beta, and gamma, which differ only in N-terminal sequence and are distributed in distinct tissues. RORalpha plays a key role in the development of the cerebellum particularly in the regulation of the maturation and survival of Purkinje cells. RORbeta expression is largely restricted to several regions of the brain, the retina, and pineal gland. RORgamma is essential for lymph node organogenesis. Recently, it has been suggested that cholesterol or a cholesterol derivative are the natural ligands of RORalpha. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, retinoid-related orphan receptors have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTDSLKGR- 399
Cdd:cd06968    8 CKICGDKSSGIHYGVITCEGCKGFFRRSQQNNVSYSCPRQKNCLIDRTNRNRCQHCRLQKCLALGMSRDAVKFGRMSKKq 87

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Cdd:cd06968   88 RDSLY 92

DNA-binding domain of estrogen receptors (ER) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of estrogen receptors (ER) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which coordinates a single zinc atom. ER interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. Estrogen receptor is a transcription regulator that mediates the biological effects of hormone estrogen. The binding of estrogen to the receptor triggers the dimerization and the binding of the receptor dimer to estrogen response element, which is a palindromic inverted repeat: 5'GGTCAnnnTGACC-3', of target genes. Through ER, estrogen regulates development, reproduction and homeostasis. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, ER has a central well-conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRtdslKGRR 400
Cdd:cd07171    6 CAVCSDYASGYHYGVWSCEGCKAFFKRSIQGHNDYICPATNQCTIDKNRRKSCQACRLRKCYEVGMMKGGIR----RERR 81

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Cdd:cd07171   82 G 82

DNA-binding domain of estrogen receptor (ER) and estrogen related receptors (ERR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domains of estrogen receptor (ER) and estrogen related receptors (ERR) are composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. ER and ERR interact with the palindromic inverted repeat, 5'GGTCAnnnTGACC-3', upstream of the target gene and modulate the rate of transcriptional initiation. ERR and ER are closely related and share sequence similarity, target genes, co-regulators and promoters. While ER is activated by endogenous estrogen, ERR lacks the ability to bind to estrogen. Estrogen receptor mediates the biological effects of hormone estrogen by the binding of the receptor dimer to estrogen response element of target genes. However, ERRs seem to interfere with the classic ER-mediated estrogen responsive signaling by targeting the same set of genes. ERRs and ERs exhibit the common modular structure with other nuclear receptors. They have a central highly conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a non-conserved N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTD 394
Cdd:cd07155    1 CLVCGDIASGYHYGVASCEACKAFFKRTIQGNLGYSCPSTSECEVDKKRRKSCQACRLQKCLKVGMLKEGVRLD 74

The ligand binding domain of estrogen receptor and estrogen receptor-related receptors; The ligand binding domain of estrogen receptor (ER) and estrogen receptor-related receptors (ERRs): Estrogen receptors are a group of receptors which are activated by the hormone estrogen. Estrogen regulates many physiological processes including reproduction, bone integrity, cardiovascular health, and behavior. The main mechanism of action of the estrogen receptor is as a transcription factor by binding to the estrogen response element of target genes upon activation by estrogen and then recruiting coactivator proteins which are responsible for the transcription of target genes. Additionally some ERs may associate with other membrane proteins and can be rapidly activated by exposure of cells to estrogen. ERRs are closely related to the estrogen receptor (ER) family. But, it lacks the ability to bind estrogen. ERRs can interfere with the classic ER-mediated estrogen signaling pathway, positively or negatively. ERRs share target genes, co-regulators and promoters with the estrogen receptor (ER) family. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, ER and ERRs have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 462 DLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLLESAFLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHRLQCA-RGFGDWIDSI 540
Cdd:cd07068   34 DLADRELVHIISWAKHIPGFSDLSLNDQMHLLQSAWLEILMLGLVWRSLPHPGKLVFAPDLLLDREQARvEGLLEIFDML 113

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gi 320202958 541 LAFSRSLHSLLVDVPAFACLSALVLI-TDRHGLQEPRRVEELQNRIASCLKEHVAAVAGEPQPaSCLSRLLGKLPELRTL 619
Cdd:cd07068  114 LQLVRRFRELGLQREEYVCLKAIILAnSDVRHLEDREAVQQLRDAILDALVDVEAKRHGSQQP-RRLAQLLLLLPHLRQA 192

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gi 320202958 620 CTQGLQRIFYLKLEDLVPpppiIDKIFMDTL 650
Cdd:cd07068  193 SNKGVRHLYSVKCEGKVP----MYKLFLEML 219

DNA-binding domain of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. PPAR interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are members of the nuclear receptor superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors. PPARs play important roles in regulating cellular differentiation, development and lipid metabolism. Activated PPAR forms a heterodimer with the retinoid X receptor (RXR) that binds to the hormone response elements, which are composed of two direct repeats of the consensus sequence 5'-AGGTCA-3' separated by one to five base pair located upstream of the peroxisome proliferator responsive genes, and interacts with co-activators. Several essential fatty acids, oxidized lipids and prostaglandin J derivatives can bind and activate PPAR. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, PPAR has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal regulatory domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 320 RCAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKY-ICLANkdCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTdslkg 398
Cdd:cd06965    1 ECRVCGDKASGFHYGVHACEGCKGFFRRTIRLKLVYkPCDLS--CKIHKKSRNKCQYCRFQKCLNVGMSHNAIRF----- 73

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Cdd:cd06965   74 --GRMPRVEKE 82

DNA-binding domain of the photoreceptor cell-specific nuclear receptor (PNR) like is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; The DNA-binding domain of the photoreceptor cell-specific nuclear receptor (PNR) nuclear receptor-like family is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which coordinates a single zinc atom. PNR interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. This family includes nuclear receptor Tailless (TLX), photoreceptor cell-specific nuclear receptor (PNR) and related receptors. TLX is an orphan receptor that plays a key role in neural development by regulating cell cycle progression and exit of neural stem cells in the developing brain. PNR is expressed only in the outer layer of retinal photoreceptor cells. It may be involved in the signaling pathway regulating photoreceptor differentiation and/or maintenance. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, PNR-like receptors have a central well-conserved DNA-binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLA-NKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTD 394
Cdd:cd06957    1 CKVCGDKSYGKHYGVYCCDGCSCFFKRSVRKGIIYTCIAgNGNCVVDKARRNWCPFCRLQKCFAVGMNRAAVQEE 75

Ligand-binding domain of nuclear receptor family 1; Ligand-binding domain (LBD) of nuclear receptor (NR) family 1: This is one of the major subfamily of nuclear receptors, including thyroid receptor, retinoid acid receptor, ecdysone receptor, farnesoid X receptor, vitamin D receptor, and other related receptors. Nuclear receptors form a superfamily of ligand-activated transcription regulators, which regulate various physiological functions, from development, reproduction, to homeostasis and metabolism in animals (metazoans). The family contains not only receptors for known ligands but also orphan receptors for which ligands do not exist or have not been identified. NRs share a common structural organization with a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 457 VQQFYDLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLLESAFLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHRLQCAR-GFGD 535
Cdd:cd06929    4 FDHFTEIMTVAIRRVVEFAKRIPGFRELSQEDQIALLKGGCFEILLLRSATLYDPEKNSLTFGDGKGNSRDVLLNgGFGE 83

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gi 320202958 536 WIDSILAFSRSLHSLLVDVPAFACLSALVLIT-DRHGLQEPRRVEELQNRIASCLKEHVAAVagEPQPASCLSRLLGKLP 614
Cdd:cd06929   84 FIEPLFEFAEKMNKLQLDDNEYALLTAIVLFSpDRPGLQDVDTVEKLQERLLEALQRYLKVN--HPDAPQMFAKLLKKLT 161

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gi 320202958 615 ELRTLCTQGLQRI 627
Cdd:cd06929  162 ELRTLNELHAELL 174

DNA-binding domain of Ecdysone receptor (ECR) family is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of Ecdysone receptor (EcR) family is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. EcR interacts with highly degenerate pseudo-palindromic response elements, resembling inverted repeats of 5'-AGGTCA-3' separated by 1 bp, upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. EcR is present only in invertebrates and regulates the expression of a large number of genes during development and reproduction. EcR functions as a heterodimer by partnering with ultraspiracle protein (USP), the ortholog of the vertebrate retinoid X receptor (RXR). The natural ligands of EcR are ecdysteroids, the endogenous steroidal hormones found in invertebrates. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, EcRs have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 318 EGRCAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTDS 395
Cdd:cd07161    1 EELCLVCGDRASGYHYNALTCEGCKGFFRRSVTKSAVYHCKYGRACEMDMYMRRKCQECRLKKCLSVGMRPECVVPES 78

DNA-binding domain of the photoreceptor cell-specific nuclear receptor (PNR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain of the photoreceptor cell-specific nuclear receptor (PNR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. PNR interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. PNR is a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily of the ligand-activated transcription factors. PNR is expressed only in the outer layer of retinal photoreceptor cells. It may be involved in the signaling pathway regulating photoreceptor differentiation and/or maintenance. It most likely binds to DNA as a homodimer. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, PNR has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKD-CPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTD 394
Cdd:cd06970    9 CRVCGDTSSGKHYGIYACNGCSGFFKRSVRRKLIYRCQAGTGmCPVDKAHRNQCQACRLKKCLQAGMNKDAVQNE 83

The DNA-binding domain of Ecdysone receptor (EcR) like nuclear receptor family is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; The DNA-binding domain of Ecdysone receptor (EcR) like nuclear receptor family is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. EcR interacts with specific DNA sites upstream of the target gene and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. This family includes three types of nuclear receptors: Ecdysone receptor (EcR), Liver X receptor (LXR) and Farnesoid X receptor (FXR). The DNA binding activity is regulated by their corresponding ligands. The ligands for EcR are ecdysteroids; LXR is regulated by oxidized cholesterol derivatives or oxysterols; and bile acids control FXR's activities. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, EcR-like receptors have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVV 391
Cdd:cd06959    2 CVVCGDKASGFHYGVLSCEGCKGFFRRSVTKGAVYACKFGNKCEMDMYMRRKCQECRLRKCKAAGMRPDCL 72

The ligand binding domain of Drosophila ecdysone-induced protein 78, a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily; The ligand binding domain (LBD) of Drosophila ecdysone-induced protein 78 (E78) like: Drosophila ecdysone-induced protein 78 (E78) is a transcription factor belonging to the nuclear receptor superfamily. E78 is a product of the ecdysone-inducible gene found in an early late puff locus at position 78C during the onset of Drosophila metamorphosis. Two isoforms of E78, E78A and E78B, are expressed from two nested transcription units. An E78 orthologue from the Platyhelminth Schistosoma mansoni (SmE78) has also been identified. It is the first E78 orthologue known outside of the molting animals--the Ecdysozoa. SmE78 may be involved in transduction of an ecdysone signal in S. mansoni, consistent with its function in Drosophila. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, E78-like receptors have a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a non-conserved hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD).

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gi 320202958 458 QQFYDLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLLESAFLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHRLQCARGFG-DW 536
Cdd:cd06941    5 QQLSEALTPSVQRVVEFAKRIPGFCDLSQDDQLLLIKAGFFEVWLVRISRLINSKSGSITFDDGISISRQQLDIIYDsDF 84

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Cdd:cd06941   85 VKALFEFSDSFNSLgLSDTEVALFCAVVLLSPDRIGLSEPKKVAILQDRVLEALKVQVS--RNRPAEAQLFASLLMKIPE 162

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Cdd:cd06941  163 LRSI 166

DNA-binding domain of pregnane X receptor (PXRs) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers; DNA-binding domain (DBD)of pregnane X receptor (PXR) is composed of two C4-type zinc fingers. Each zinc finger contains a group of four Cys residues which co-ordinates a single zinc atom. PXR DBD interacts with the PXR response element, a perfect repeat of two AGTTCA motifs with a 4 bp spacer upstream of the target gene, and modulates the rate of transcriptional initiation. The pregnane X receptor (PXR) is a ligand-regulated transcription factor that responds to a diverse array of chemically distinct ligands, including many endogenous compounds and clinical drugs. PXR functions as a heterodimer with retinoic X receptor-alpha (RXRa) and binds to a variety of promoter regions of a diverse set of target genes involved in the metabolism, transport, and ultimately, elimination of these molecules from the body. Like other nuclear receptors, PXR has a central well conserved DNA-binding domain, a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain.

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gi 320202958 321 CAVCGDNASCQHYGVRTCEGCKGFFKRTVQKNAKYICLANKDCPVDKRRRNRCQFCRFQKCLAVGMVKEVVRTDSLKGRR 400
Cdd:cd07162    2 CRVCGDRATGYHFNAMTCEGCKGFFRRAMKRNARLCCPFQKGCVITKSNRRQCQACRLRKCLSIGMKKELIMSDEAVEKR 81

Ligand binding domain of Estrogen receptor, which are activated by the hormone 17beta-estradiol (estrogen); The ligand binding domain (LBD) of Estrogen receptor (ER): Estrogen receptor, a member of nuclear receptor superfamily, is activated by the hormone estrogen. Estrogen regulates many physiological processes including reproduction, bone integrity, cardiovascular health, and behavior. The main mechanism of action of the estrogen receptor is as a transcription factor by binding to the estrogen response element of target genes upon activation by estrogen and then recruiting coactivator proteins which are responsible for the transcription of target genes. Additionally some ERs may associate with other membrane proteins and can be rapidly activated by exposure of cells to estrogen. Like other members of the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily of ligand-activated transcription factors, ER has a central well conserved DNA binding domain (DBD), a variable N-terminal domain, a flexible hinge and a C-terminal ligand binding domain (LBD). The C-terminal LBD also contains AF-2 activation motif, the dimerization motif, and part of the nuclear localization region. Estrogen receptor has been linked to aging, cancer, obesity and other diseases.

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gi 320202958 462 DLLSGSLEVIRKWAEKIPGFAELSPADQDLLLESAFLELFILRLAYRSKPGEGKLIFCSGLVLHRLQ--CARGFGDWIDS 539
Cdd:cd06949   39 NLADRELVHMINWAKKIPGFVDLSLHDQVHLLESAWLELLMLGLVWRSMEHPGKLLFAPDLLLDRNQgsCVEGMVEIFDM 118