B-box-type zinc finger superfamily; The B-box-type zinc finger is a short zinc binding domain of around 40 amino acid residues in length. It has been found in transcription factors, ribonucleoproteins and proto-oncoproteins, such as in TRIM (tripartite motif) proteins that consist of an N-terminal RING finger (originally called an A-box), followed by 1-2 B-box domains and a coiled-coil domain (also called RBCC for Ring, B-box, Coiled-Coil). The B-box-type zinc finger often presents in combination with other motifs, like RING zinc finger, NHL motif, coiled-coil or RFP domain in functionally unrelated proteins, most likely mediating protein-protein interactions. Based on different consensus sequences and the spacing of the 7-8 zinc-binding residues, B-box-type zinc fingers can be divided into two groups, type 1 (Bbox1: C6H2) and type 2 (Bbox2: CHC3H2).

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gi 1720387374 472 PQCPRHMKQvLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPI 511
Cdd:cd19771     1 PQCKLHLEQ-LKLFCEDHREPICLICQLSQEHQGHRVRPI 39

PAAD/DAPIN/Pyrin domain; This domain is predicted to contain 6 alpha helices and to have the same fold as the pfam00531 domain. This similarity may mean that this is a protein-protein interaction domain.

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gi 1720387374   8 HLLNTLEELLPYDFEKFKFKLQNTSlEKGHSKIPRGHMQMARPVKLASLLITYYGEEYAVRLTLQILRATNQRQLAE 84
Cdd:pfam02758   1 ILLWYLEELSEEEFKKFKSLLEDEP-EEGLRSIPRGKLEKADRLDLADLLVEHYGEDAAVDVTIEILKKINLKDLAE 76

B-Box-type zinc finger;

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gi 1720387374  469 QSLPQCPRHMKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSlEHQGHRVRPI 511
Cdd:smart00336   1 QRAPKCDSHGDEPAEFFCEECGALLCRTCDEA-EHRGHTVVLL 42

DNA double-strand break repair ATPase Rad50;

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gi 1720387374 487 EDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHrVRPIEEAALEYKEQIREQLERLREMRGYVEE-HRLQGDKKT----DDFLKQTEIQKQKI 561
Cdd:PRK03918  234 EELKEEIEELEKELESLEGS-KRKLEEKIRELEERIEELKKEIEELEEKVKElKELKEKAEEyiklSEFYEEYLDELREI 312

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gi 1720387374 562 SCPLEKLYQLLEKQEQLfvtwLQELSQTISKVRETYYTRVSLLDEmIEELEakqdqPEWDLMQDIGITLHRAKMMSASEL 641
Cdd:PRK03918  313 EKRLSRLEEEINGIEER----IKELEEKEERLEELKKKLKELEKR-LEELE-----ERHELYEEAKAKKEELERLKKRLT 382

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gi 1720387374 642 LDTPPGVKEKLHLLYQKSKSVEKNMQCFSEMLSS 675
Cdd:PRK03918  383 GLTPEKLEKELEELEKAKEEIEEEISKITARIGE 416

PAAD/DAPIN/Pyrin domain; This domain is predicted to contain 6 alpha helices and to have the same fold as the pfam00531 domain. This similarity may mean that this is a protein-protein interaction domain.

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gi 1720387374   8 HLLNTLEELLPYDFEKFKFKLQNTSlEKGHSKIPRGHMQMARPVKLASLLITYYGEEYAVRLTLQILRATNQRQLAE 84
Cdd:pfam02758   1 ILLWYLEELSEEEFKKFKSLLEDEP-EEGLRSIPRGKLEKADRLDLADLLVEHYGEDAAVDVTIEILKKINLKDLAE 76

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein TRIM20 and similar proteins; TRIM20, also termed Pyrin, or Marenostrin (MEFV), is involved in the regulation of innate immunity and the inflammatory response in response to IFNG/IFN-gamma. TRIM20 belongs to unclassified TRIM family of proteins that do not have RING fingers and thus lack the characteristic tripartite (RING (R), B-box, and coiled coil (CC)) RBCC motif. It contains a pyrin domain, a Bbox2 zinc finger, and a C-terminal SPRY/B30.2 domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 472 PQCPRHMKQvLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPI 511
Cdd:cd19771     1 PQCKLHLEQ-LKLFCEDHREPICLICQLSQEHQGHRVRPI 39

B-box-type 2 zinc finger (Bbox2); The B-box-type zinc finger is a short zinc binding domain of around 40 amino acid residues in length. It has been found in transcription factors, ribonucleoproteins and proto-oncoproteins, such as in TRIM (tripartite motif) proteins that consist of an N-terminal RING finger (originally called an A-box), followed by 1-2 B-box domains and a coiled-coil domain (also called RBCC for Ring, B-box, Coiled-Coil). The B-box-type zinc finger often presents in combination with other motifs, like RING zinc finger, NHL motif, coiled-coil or RFP domain in functionally unrelated proteins, most likely mediating protein-protein interaction. Based on different consensus sequence and the spacing of the 7-8 zinc-binding residues, B-box-type zinc fingers can be divided into two groups, type 1 (Bbox1: C6H2) and type 2 (Bbox2: CHC3H2). The family corresponds to type 2 B-box (Bbox2).

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHMKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPI 511
Cdd:cd19756     2 CPEHPEEPLKLFCETCQELVCVLCLLSGEHRGHKVVPL 39

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing proteins TRIM7, TRIM27 and similar proteins; The family includes TRIM7 and TRIM27, both of which belong to the C-IV subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by an N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a B30.2/SPRY (SplA and ryanodine receptor) domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif. TRIM7, also known as glycogenin-interacting protein (GNIP) or RING finger protein 90 (RNF90), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that mediates c-Jun/AP-1 activation by Ras signalling. Its phosphorylation and activation by MSK1 in response to direct activation by the Ras-Raf-MEK-ERK pathway can stimulate TRIM7 E3 ubiquitin ligase activity in mediating Lys63-linked ubiquitination of the AP-1 coactivator RACO-1, leading to RACO-1 protein stabilization. Moreover, TRIM7 binds and activates glycogenin, the self-glucosylating initiator of glycogen biosynthesis. TRIM27, also termed RING finger protein 76 (RNF76), or RET finger protein (RFP), or zinc finger protein RFP, is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is highly expressed in testis and in various tumor cell lines. Expression of TRIM27 is associated with prognosis of colon and endometrial cancers. TRIM27 was first identified as a fusion partner of the RET receptor tyrosine kinase. It functions as a transcriptional repressor and associates with several proteins involved in transcriptional activity, such as enhancer of polycomb 1 (Epc1), a member of the Polycomb group proteins, and Mi-2beta, a main component of the nucleosome remodeling and deacetylase (NuRD) complex, and the cell cycle regulator retinoblastoma protein (RB1). It also interacts with HDAC1, leading to downregulation of thioredoxin binding protein 2 (TBP-2), which inhibits the function of thioredoxin. Moreover, TRIM27 mediates Pax7-induced ubiquitination of MyoD in skeletal muscle atrophy. It also inhibits muscle differentiation by modulating serum response factor (SRF) and Epc1. Furthermore, TRIM27 promotes non-canonical polyubiquitination of PTEN, a lipid phosphatase that catalyzes PtdIns(3,4,5)P3 (PIP3) to PtdIns(4,5)P2 (PIP2). It is an IKKepsilon-interacting protein that regulates IkappaB kinase (IKK) function and negatively regulates signaling involved in the antiviral response and inflammation. In addition, TRIM27 forms a protein complex with MBD4 or MBD2 or MBD3, and thus plays an important role in the enhancement of transcriptional repression through MBD proteins in tumorigenesis, spermatogenesis, and embryogenesis. It is also a component of an estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) regulatory complex, and is involved in estrogen receptor-mediated transcription in MCF-7 cells. Meanwhile, TRIM27 interacts with the hinge region of chromosome 3 protein (SMC3), a component of the multimeric cohesin complex that holds sister chromatids together and prevents their premature separation during mitosis.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHmKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPIEEAA 515
Cdd:cd19762     3 CEKH-QEPLKLFCKEDKRPICVVCDRSREHRHHTVLPVEEAA 43

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing proteins, TRIM4, TRIM17, TRIM41, TRIM52 and similar proteins; This family includes a group of tripartite motif-containing proteins, including TRIM4, TRIM17, TRIM41 and TRIM52. TRIM4, also known as RING finger protein 87 (RNF87), is a cytoplasmic E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that recently evolved and is present only in higher mammals. It transiently interacts with mitochondria, induces mitochondrial aggregation and sensitizes the cells to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) induced death. Its interaction with peroxiredoxin 1 (PRX1) is critical for the regulation of H2O2 induced cell death. Moreover, TRIM4 functions as a positive regulator of RIG-I-mediated type I interferon induction. It regulates the K63-linked ubiquitination of RIG-1 and assembly of antiviral signaling complex at mitochondria. TRIM17, also known as RING finger protein 16 (RNF16) or testis RING finger protein (Terf), is a crucial E3 ubiquitin ligase that is necessary and sufficient for neuronal apoptosis and contributes to Mcl-1 ubiquitination in cerebellar granule neurons (CGNs). It interacts in a SUMO-dependent manner with nuclear factor of activated T cell NFATc3 transcription factor, and thus inhibits the activity of NFATc3 by preventing its nuclear localization. In contrast, it binds to and inhibits NFATc4 transcription factor in a SUMO-independent manner. Moreover, TRIM17 stimulates degradation of kinetochore protein ZW10 interacting protein (ZWINT), a known component of the kinetochore complex required for mitotic spindle checkpoint, and negatively regulates cell proliferation. TRIM41, also known as RING finger-interacting protein with C kinase (RINCK), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that promotes the ubiquitination of protein kinase C (PKC) isozymes in cells. It specifically recognizes the C1 domain of PKC isozymes. It controls the amplitude of PKC signaling by controlling the amount of PKC in the cell. TRIM52, also known as RING finger protein 102 (RNF102), is encoded by a novel, noncanonical antiviral TRIM52 gene in primate genomes with unique specificity determined by the rapidly evolving RING domain. TRIM4, TRIM17 and TRIM41 belong to the C-IV subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a B30.2/SPRY (SplA and ryanodine receptor) domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. In contrast, TRIM52 lacks the putative viral recognition SPRY/B30.2 domain, and thus has been classified to the C-V subclass of TRIM family that contains only RBCC domains. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 472 PQCPRHmKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPI 511
Cdd:cd19760     1 GLCEKH-QEPLKLFCEEDEALICVICRESRAHRAHTVVPI 39

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing proteins TRIM39, TRIM58 and similar proteins; The family includes TRIM39 and TRIM58, both of which belong to the C-IV subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a SPRY/B30.2 domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif. TRIM39, also termed RING finger protein 23 (RNF23), or testis-abundant finger protein, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that plays a role in controlling DNA damage-induced apoptosis through inhibition of the anaphase promoting complex (APC/C), a multiprotein ubiquitin ligase that controls multiple cell cycle regulators, including cyclins, geminin, and others. TRIM39 also functions as a regulator of several key processes in the proliferative cycle. It directly regulates p53 stability and modulates cell cycle progression and DNA damage responses via stabilization of p21. TRIM39 also negatively regulates the nuclear factor kappaB (NFkappaB)-mediated signaling pathway through stabilization of Cactin, an inhibitor of NFkappaB- and Toll-like receptor (TLR)-mediated transcription, which is induced by inflammatory stimulants such as tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha). TRIM39 is a MOAP-1-binding protein that can promote apoptosis signaling through stabilization of MOAP-1 via the inhibition of its poly-ubiquitination process. TRIM58, also known as protein BIA2, is an erythroid E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase induced during late erythropoiesis. It binds and ubiquitinates the intermediate chain of the microtubule motor dynein (DYNC1LI1/DYNC1LI2), stimulating the degradation of the dynein holoprotein complex. It may participate in the erythroblast enucleation process through regulation of nuclear polarization.

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gi 1720387374 472 PQCPRHmKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPIEEA 514
Cdd:cd19780     3 SLCARH-REALSLFCEEDQEAVCLVCEISHDHRAHTLVPLQDA 44

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein 68 (TRIM68) and similar proteins; TRIM68, also known as RING finger protein 137 (RNF137) or SSA protein SS-56 (SS-56), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that negatively regulates Toll-like receptor (TLR)- and RIG-I-like receptor (RLR)-driven type I interferon production by degrading TRK fused gene (TFG), a novel driver of IFN-beta downstream of anti-viral detection systems. It also functions as a cofactor for androgen receptor-mediated transcription by regulating ligand-dependent transcription of androgen receptor in prostate cancer cells. Moreover, TRIM68 is a cellular target of autoantibody responses in Sjogren's syndrome (SS), as well as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is also an auto-antigen for T cells in SS and SLE. TRIM68 belongs the C-IV subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and two coiled coil domains, as well as a B30.2/SPRY (SplA and ryanodine receptor) domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 473 QCPRHmKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPIEEAA 515
Cdd:cd19795     3 LCERH-KEKLNLFCEEDQELLCVVCEQSPEHKAHTVVPVEEAA 44

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing proteins, TRIM16, TRIM29, TRIM47 and similar proteins; This family includes a group of tripartite motif-containing proteins, such as TRIM16, TRIM29 and TRIM47. TRIM16, also termed estrogen-responsive B box protein (EBBP), is a regulator that may play a role in the regulation of keratinocyte differentiation. It may also act as a tumor suppressor through affecting cell proliferation and migration or tumorigenicity in carcinogenesis. TRIM29, also termed ataxia telangiectasia group D-associated protein (ATDC), plays a crucial role in the regulation of macrophage activation in response to viral or bacterial infections within the respiratory tract. TRIM47, also known as gene overexpressed in astrocytoma protein (GOA) or RING finger protein 100 (RNF100), plays an important role in the process of dedifferentiation that is associated with astrocytoma tumorigenesis. TRIM16 and TRIM29 belong to an unclassified TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that do not have RING fingers and thus lack the characteristic tripartite (RING (R), B-box, and coiled coil (CC)) RBCC motif. TRIM47 belongs to the C-IV subclass of TRIM family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox1 and Bbox2, and two coiled coil domains, as well as a B30.2/SPRY (SplA and ryanodine receptor) domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHmKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSlEHQGHRVRPIEEAALEYK 519
Cdd:cd19769     3 CPIH-KKPLELFCRTDQMCICELCAKE-EHRGHDVVTVEEEREKKE 46

Pyrin: a protein-protein interaction domain; The Pyrin domain (or PYD), also called DAPIN or PAAD, is a subfamily of the Death Domain (DD) superfamily and it functions in several signaling pathways. The Pyrin domain is found at the N-terminus of a variety of proteins and serves as a linker that recruits other domains into signaling complexes. Pyrin-containing proteins include NALPs, ASC (Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD), and the interferon-inducible p200 (IFI-200) family of proteins which includes the human IFI-16, myeloid cell nuclear differentiation antigen (MNDA) and absent in melanoma (AIM) 2. NALPs are members of the NBS-LRR family of proteins possessing a tripartite domain structure including a C-terminal LRR (leucine-rich repeats), a central nucleotide-binding site (NBS) domain or NACHT (for neuronal apoptosis inhibitor protein, CIITA, HET-E and TP1), and an N-terminal protein-protein interaction domain, which is a Pyrin domain in the case of NALPs. ASC and NALPs are involved in the regulation of inflammation. ASC, NALP1 and NALP3 are involved in the assembly of the 'inflammasome', a multiprotein platform which is formed in response to infection or injury and is responsible for caspase-1 activation and regulation of IL-1beta maturation. NALP12 functions as a negative regulator of inflammation. The p200 proteins are involved in the regulation of cell cycle and differentiation. In general, DDs are protein-protein interaction domains found in a variety of domain architectures. Their common feature is that they form homodimers by self-association or heterodimers by associating with other members of the DD superfamily including Caspase activation and recruitment domain (CARD) and Death Effector Domain (DED). They serve as adaptors in signaling pathways and can recruit other proteins into signaling complexes.

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gi 1720387374   9 LLNTLEELLPYDFEKFKFKLQNTSlekghsKIPRGHMQMARPVKLASLLITYYGEEYAVRLTLQILRATNQRQLAEELR 87
Cdd:cd08305     1 LLTGLENITDEEFKMFKSLLASEL------KLTRKMQEEYDRIEIADLMEEKFGEDAGLDKLIEVFEDMPLRSLANQLQ 73

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing proteins TRIM43, TRIM48, TRIM49, TRIM51, TRIM64, TRIM77 and similar proteins; The family includes a group of closely related uncharacterized tripartite motif-containing proteins, TRIM43, TRIM43B, TRIM48/RNF101, TRIM49/RNF18, TRIM49B, TRIM49C/TRIM49L2, TRIM49D/TRIM49L, TRIM51/SPRYD5, TRIM64, TRIM64B, TRIM64C, and TRIM77, whose biological functions remain unclear. TRIM49, also known as testis-specific RING-finger protein, has moderate similarity with SS-A/Ro52 antigen, suggesting it may be one of target proteins of autoantibodies in the sera of patients with these autoimmune disorders. All family members (except for TRIM51) belong to the C-IV subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a SPRY/B30.2 domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. TRIM51 belongs to unclassified TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that do not have RING fingers. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHmKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPIEEAALEYKEQ 521
Cdd:cd19783     7 CGTH-RETKKLFCEADKSLLCLLCSSSQEHRAHRHYPIEWAAEEHREK 53

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing proteins, TRIM60, TRIM61, TRIM75 and similar proteins; This family includes a group of tripartite motif-containing proteins, including TRIM60, TRIM61 and TRIM75. TRIM60, also known as RING finger protein 129 (RNF129) or RING finger protein 33 (RNF33), is a cytoplasmic protein expressed in the testis. It may play an important role in the spermatogenesis process, the development of the preimplantation embryo, and in testicular functions. TRIM60 interacts with the cytoplasmic kinesin motor proteins KIF3A and KIF3B suggesting possible contribution to cargo movement along the microtubule in the expressed sites. It is also involved in spermatogenesis in Sertoli cells under the regulation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB). TRIM61 is closely related to TRIM60, but its biological function remains unclear. TRIM75 could be the product of a pseudogene. Its biological function remains unclear. TRIM60 and TRIM75 belong to the C-IV subclass of the TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and two coiled coil domains, as well as a B30.2/SPRY (SplA and ryanodine receptor) domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. In contrast, TRIM61 belongs to the C-V subclass of TRIM family that contains RBCC domains only. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHmKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPI 511
Cdd:cd19791     3 CEKH-NQPLTKFCKKDLEPLCPQCSQSTDHQHHVVVPL 39

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein 66 (TRIM66) and similar proteins; TRIM66, also termed transcriptional intermediary factor 1 delta (TIF1delta), is a novel heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1)-interacting member of the transcriptional intermediary factor 1 (TIF1) family expressed by elongating spermatids. Like other TIF1 proteins, TRIM66 displays a potent trichostatin A (TSA)-sensitive repression function; TSA is a specific inhibitor of histone deacetylases. Moreover, TRIM66 plays an important role in heterochromatin-mediated gene silencing during postmeiotic phases of spermatogenesis. It functions as a negative regulator of postmeiotic genes acting through HP1 isotype gamma (HP1gamma) complex formation and centromere association. TRIM66 belongs to an unclassified TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that do not have RING fingers and thus lack the characteristic tripartite (RING (R), B-box, and coiled coil (CC)) RBCC motif. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHMKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSlEHQGHRVRPIEEA 514
Cdd:cd19794     3 CPLHNQEPLKLFCETCDVLVCRSCLLS-EHKEHRFKHLDEA 42

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein 45 (TRIM45) and similar proteins; TRIM45, also known as RING finger protein 99 (RNF99), is a novel receptor for activated C-kinase (RACK1)-interacting protein that suppresses transcriptional activities of Elk-1 and AP-1 and downregulates mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signal transduction by inhibiting RACK1/PKC (protein kinase C) complex formation. It also negatively regulates tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFalpha)-induced nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappa B)-mediated transcription and suppresses cell proliferation. TRIM45 belongs to the C-X subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family that is defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox1 and Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a filamin-type immunoglobulin (IG-FLMN) domain and NHL repeats positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHMKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSlEHQGHRVRPIEEA 514
Cdd:cd19785     4 CPFHPAEELRLFCETCDKPVCRDCVLV-EHRGHQCDFTSDV 43

B-box-type zinc finger superfamily; The B-box-type zinc finger is a short zinc binding domain of around 40 amino acid residues in length. It has been found in transcription factors, ribonucleoproteins and proto-oncoproteins, such as in TRIM (tripartite motif) proteins that consist of an N-terminal RING finger (originally called an A-box), followed by 1-2 B-box domains and a coiled-coil domain (also called RBCC for Ring, B-box, Coiled-Coil). The B-box-type zinc finger often presents in combination with other motifs, like RING zinc finger, NHL motif, coiled-coil or RFP domain in functionally unrelated proteins, most likely mediating protein-protein interactions. Based on different consensus sequences and the spacing of the 7-8 zinc-binding residues, B-box-type zinc fingers can be divided into two groups, type 1 (Bbox1: C6H2) and type 2 (Bbox2: CHC3H2).

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHMKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPI 511
Cdd:cd00021     2 CQEHDEEKANKYCVTCEVLYCALCKKSGAHPDHEVAPL 39

second B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein 23 (TRIM23) and similar proteins; TRIM23, also known as ADP-ribosylation factor domain-containing protein 1, GTP-binding protein ARD-1, or RING finger protein 46 (RNF46), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase belonging to the C-IX subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by an N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, two Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as C-terminal ADP ribosylation factor (ARF) domains. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif. TRIM23 is involved in nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB activation. It mediates atypical lysine 27 (K27)-linked polyubiquitin conjugation to NF-kappaB essential modulator NEMO, also known as IKKgamma, which plays an important role in the NF-kappaB pathway, and this conjugation is essential for TLR3- and RIG-I/MDA5-mediated antiviral innate and inflammatory responses. It also regulates adipocyte differentiation via stabilization of the adipogenic activator peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) through atypical ubiquitin conjugation to PPARgamma. Moreover, TRIM23 interacts with and polyubiquitinates yellow fever virus (YFV) NS5 to promote its binding to STAT2 and trigger type I interferon (IFN-I) signaling inhibition.

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gi 1720387374 471 LPQCPRHMKQVLLLFCEDH----REPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPIEEAA 515
Cdd:cd19774     2 KPKCPIHPDHLIEFVCLEEdcqeSPLMCIICKEYGKHQGHKHELLEEEA 50

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein 21 (TRIM21) and similar proteins; TRIM21, also known as 52 kDa Ro protein, 52 kDa ribonucleoprotein autoantigen Ro/SS-A, Ro(SS-A), RING finger protein 81 (RNF81), or Sjoegren's syndrome type A antigen (SS-A), is a ubiquitously expressed E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase and a high affinity antibody receptor uniquely expressed in the cytosol of mammalian cells. As a cytosolic Fc receptor, TRIM21 binds the Fc of virus-associated antibodies and targets the complex in the cytosol for proteasomal degradation in a process known as antibody-dependent intracellular neutralization (ADIN), and provides an intracellular immune response to protect host defense against pathogen infection. It shows remarkably broad isotype specificity as it does not only bind IgG, but also IgM and IgA. Moreover, TRIM21 promotes the cytosolic DNA sensor cGAS and the cytosolic RNA sensor RIG-I sensing of viral genomes during infection by antibody-opsonized virus. It stimulates inflammatory signaling and activates innate transcription factors, such as nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB). TRIM21 also plays an essential role in p62-regulated redox homeostasis, suggesting a viable target for treating pathological conditions resulting from oxidative damage. Furthermore, TRIM21 may have implications for various autoimmune diseases associated uncontrolled antiviral signaling through the regulation of Nmi-IFI35 complex-mediated inhibition of innate antiviral response. TRIM21 belongs to the C-IV subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a B30.2/SPRY (SplA and ryanodine receptor) domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 473 QCPRHMKQvLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPIE 512
Cdd:cd19772     2 RCAVHGER-LHLFCEEDQKALCLVCAQSQKHRDHAMVPIE 40

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in transcription intermediary factor 1 gamma (TIF1-gamma); TIF1-gamma, also known as tripartite motif-containing 33 (TRIM33), ectodermin, RFG7, or PTC7, belongs to the C-VI subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox1 and Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a plant homeodomain (PHD), and a bromodomain (Bromo) positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif. TIF1-gamma is an E3-ubiquitin ligase that functions as a regulator of transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) signaling. It inhibits the Smad4-mediated TGFbeta response by interaction with Smad2/3 or ubiquitylation of Smad4. Moreover, TIF1gamma is an important regulator of transcription during hematopoiesis, as well as a key actor of tumorigenesis. Like other TIF1 family members, TIF1-gamma also contains an intrinsic transcriptional silencing function. It can control erythroid cell fate by regulating transcription elongation. It can bind to the anaphase-promoting complex/cyclosome (APC/C) and promotes mitosis.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHMKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLsLEHQGHRVRPIEEAALEYK 519
Cdd:cd19830     9 CPVHKQEQLKLFCETCDRLTCRDCQL-LEHKEHRYQFLEEAFQNQK 53

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein 72 (TRIM72) and similar proteins; TRIM72, also known as Mitsugumin-53 (MG53), is a muscle-specific protein that plays a central role in cell membrane repair by nucleating the assembly of the repair machinery at muscle injury sites. It is required in repair of alveolar epithelial cells under plasma membrane stress failure. It interacts with dysferlin to regulate sarcolemmal repair. Upregulation of TRIM72 develops obesity, systemic insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia, as well as induces diabetic cardiomyopathy through transcriptional activation of peroxisome proliferation-activated receptor alpha (PPAR-alpha) signaling pathway. Compensation for the absence of AKT signaling by ERK signaling during TRIM72 overexpression leads to pathological hypertrophy. Moreover, TRIM72 functions as a novel negative feedback regulator of myogenesis via targeting insulin receptor substrate-1 (IRS-1). It is transcriptionally activated by the synergism of myogenin (MyoD) and myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF2). TRIM72 belongs to the C-IV subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif) family of proteins that are defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox1 and Bbox2, and a coiled coil region, as well as a B30.2/SPRY (SplA and ryanodine receptor) domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 473 QCPRHMKQvLLLFCEDHREPICLICRLSLEHQGHRVRPIEEA 514
Cdd:cd19797     2 HCEEHLDP-LSVYCEQDRALICGVCASLGKHKGHNIITAAEA 42

B-box-type 2 zinc finger found in tripartite motif-containing protein TRIM2, TRIM3, and similar proteins; TRIM2, also known as RING finger protein 86 (RNF86), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that ubiquitinates the neurofilament light chain, a component of the intermediate filament in axons. Loss of function of TRIM2 results in early-onset axonal neuropathy. TRIM3, also known as brain-expressed RING finger protein (BERP), RING finger protein 97 (RNF97), or RING finger protein 22 (RNF22), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase involved in the pathogenesis of various cancers. It also plays an important role in the central nervous system (CNS). In addition, TRIM3 may be involved in vesicular trafficking via its association with the cytoskeleton-associated-recycling or transport (CART) complex that is necessary for efficient transferrin receptor recycling, but not for epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) degradation. Both TRIM2 and TRIM3 belong to the C-VII subclass of TRIM (tripartite motif)-NHL family that is defined by their N-terminal RBCC (RING, Bbox, and coiled coil) domains, including three consecutive zinc-binding domains, a RING finger, Bbox2, and a coiled coil domain, as well as a NHL (named after proteins NCL-1, HT2A and Lin-41 that contain repeats folded into a six-bladed beta propeller) repeat domain positioned C-terminal to the RBCC domain. The type 2 B-box (Bbox2) zinc finger is characterized by a CHC3H2 zinc-binding consensus motif.

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gi 1720387374 474 CPRHMKQVLLLFCEDHREPICLICRlSLEHQGHRVRPIEE 513
Cdd:cd19759     4 CPNHDGETLEFYCESCETAVCRECT-AGEHNEHRTVLLKD 42