Protein Kinases, catalytic domain; The protein kinase superfamily is mainly composed of the catalytic domains of serine/threonine-specific and tyrosine-specific protein kinases. It also includes RIO kinases, which are atypical serine protein kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferases, and choline kinases. These proteins catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to hydroxyl groups in specific substrates such as serine, threonine, or tyrosine residues of proteins.

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gi 74144481 195 EDRSQQQDDIEELETKAVGMSNDGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKG 274
Cdd:cd14030   1 EERNKQQDEIEELETKAVG*SPDGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLSKSERQRFKEEAGMLKG 80

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gi 74144481 275 LQHPNIVRFYDSWESTV 291
Cdd:cd14030  81 LQHPNIVRFYDSWESTV 97

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine protein kinase, With No Lysine (WNK) 1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. WNK1 is widely expressed and is most abundant in the testis. In hyperosmotic or hypotonic low-chloride stress conditions, WNK1 is activated and it phosphorylates its substrates including SPAK and OSR1 kinases, which regulate the activity of cation-chloride cotransporters through direct interaction and phosphorylation. Mutations in WNK1 cause PseudoHypoAldosteronism type II (PHAII), characterized by hypertension and hyperkalemia. WNK1 negates WNK4-mediated inhibition of the sodium-chloride cotransporter NCC and activates the epithelial sodium channel ENaC by activating SGK1. WNK1 also decreases the surface expression of renal outer medullary potassium channel (ROMK) by stimulating their endocytosis. Hypertension and hyperkalemia in PHAII patients with WNK1 mutations may be due partly to increased activity of NCC and ENaC, and impaired renal potassium secretion by ROMK, respectively. In addition, WNK1 interacts with MEKK2/3 and acts as an activator of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 5. It also negatively regulates TGFbeta signaling. WNKs comprise a subfamily of STKs with an unusual placement of the catalytic lysine relative to all other protein kinases. The WNK1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 195 EDRSQQQDDIEELETKAVGMSNDGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKG 274
Cdd:cd14030   1 EERNKQQDEIEELETKAVG*SPDGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLSKSERQRFKEEAGMLKG 80

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gi 74144481 275 LQHPNIVRFYDSWESTV 291
Cdd:cd14030  81 LQHPNIVRFYDSWESTV 97

Protein kinase domain;

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gi 74144481   226 EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWES 289
Cdd:pfam00069   6 KLGSGSFGTVYKAKHRDTGKIVAIKKIKKEKIKKKKDKNILREIKILKKLNHPNIVRLYDAFED 69

Stk1 family PASTA domain-containing Ser/Thr kinase;

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gi 74144481  227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDT--ETTVEVawcelqdrKLTKSE-------RQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYD 285
Cdd:NF033483  15 IGRGGMAEVYLAKDTrlDRDVAV--------KVLRPDlardpefVARFRREAQSAASLSHPNIVSVYD 74

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine protein kinase, With No Lysine (WNK) 1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. WNK1 is widely expressed and is most abundant in the testis. In hyperosmotic or hypotonic low-chloride stress conditions, WNK1 is activated and it phosphorylates its substrates including SPAK and OSR1 kinases, which regulate the activity of cation-chloride cotransporters through direct interaction and phosphorylation. Mutations in WNK1 cause PseudoHypoAldosteronism type II (PHAII), characterized by hypertension and hyperkalemia. WNK1 negates WNK4-mediated inhibition of the sodium-chloride cotransporter NCC and activates the epithelial sodium channel ENaC by activating SGK1. WNK1 also decreases the surface expression of renal outer medullary potassium channel (ROMK) by stimulating their endocytosis. Hypertension and hyperkalemia in PHAII patients with WNK1 mutations may be due partly to increased activity of NCC and ENaC, and impaired renal potassium secretion by ROMK, respectively. In addition, WNK1 interacts with MEKK2/3 and acts as an activator of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 5. It also negatively regulates TGFbeta signaling. WNKs comprise a subfamily of STKs with an unusual placement of the catalytic lysine relative to all other protein kinases. The WNK1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 195 EDRSQQQDDIEELETKAVGMSNDGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKG 274
Cdd:cd14030   1 EERNKQQDEIEELETKAVG*SPDGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLSKSERQRFKEEAGMLKG 80

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gi 74144481 275 LQHPNIVRFYDSWESTV 291
Cdd:cd14030  81 LQHPNIVRFYDSWESTV 97

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine protein kinase, With No Lysine (WNK) 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. WNK3 shows a restricted expression pattern; it is found at high levels in the pituary glands and is also expressed in the kidney and brain. It has been shown to regulate many ion transporters including members of the SLC12A family of cation-chloride cotransporters such as NCC and NKCC2, the renal potassium channel ROMK, and the epithelial calcium channels TRPV5 and TRPV6. WNK3 appears to sense low-chloride hypotonic stress and under these conditions, it activates SPAK, which directly interacts and phosphorylates cation-chloride cotransporters. WNK3 has also been shown to promote cell survival, possibly through interaction with procaspase-3 and HSP70. WNKs comprise a subfamily of STKs with an unusual placement of the catalytic lysine relative to all other protein kinases. The WNK3 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 210 KAVGMSNDGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWES 289
Cdd:cd14031   1 KAVATSPGGRFLKFDIELGRGAFKTVYKGLDTETWVEVAWCELQDRKLTKAEQQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWES 80

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gi 74144481 290 TV 291
Cdd:cd14031  81 VL 82

Catalytic domain of With No Lysine (WNK) 2-like Serine/Threonine kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. WNK2 is widely expressed and has been shown to be epigenetically silenced in gliomas. It inhibits cell growth by acting as a negative regulator of MEK1-ERK1/2 signaling. WNK2 modulates growth factor-induced cancer cell proliferation, suggesting that it may be a tumor suppressor gene. WNKs comprise a subfamily of STKs with an unusual placement of the catalytic lysine relative to all other protein kinases. They are critical in regulating ion balance and are thus, important components in the control of blood pressure. The WNK2-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 219 RFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWEST 290
Cdd:cd14032   1 RFLKFDIELGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETWVEVAWCELQDRKLTKVERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDFWESC 72

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinases, Autophagy-related protein 1 and Unc-51-like kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily includes yeast ATG1 and metazoan homologs including vertebrate ULK1-3. The ATG1/ULK complex is conserved from yeast to humans and it plays a critical role in the initiation of autophagy, the intracellular system that leads to the lysosomal degradation of cellular components and their recycling into basic metabolic units. It is involved in nutrient sensing and signaling, the assembly of autophagy factors and the execution of autophagy. In metazoans, ATG1 homologs display additional functions. Unc-51 and ULKs have been implicated in neuronal and axonal development. The ATG1/ULK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYD 285
Cdd:cd14009   1 IGRGSFATVWKGRHKQTGEVVAIKEISRKKLNKKLQENLESEIAILKSIKHPNIVRLYD 59

Catalytic domain of Cell division control protein 7-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Members of this subfamily include Schizosaccharomyces pombe Cdc7, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cdc15, Arabidopsis thaliana mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase (MAPKKK) epsilon, and related proteins. MAPKKKs phosphorylate and activate MAPK kinases, which in turn phosphorylate and activate MAPKs during signaling cascades that are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. Fission yeast Cdc7 is essential for cell division by playing a key role in the initiation of septum formation and cytokinesis. Budding yeast Cdc15 functions to coordinate mitotic exit with cytokinesis. Arabidopsis MAPKKK epsilon is required for pollen development in the plasma membrane. The Cdc7-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 226 EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWES 289
Cdd:cd06627   7 LIGRGAFGSVYKGLNLNTGEFVAIKQISLEKIPKSDLKSVMGEIDLLKKLNHPNIVKYIGSVKT 70

The catalytic domain of CAMK family Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CaMKs are multifunctional calcium and calmodulin (CaM) stimulated STKs involved in cell cycle regulation. There are several types of CaMKs including CaMKI, CaMKII, and CaMKIV. CaMKI proteins are monomeric and they play pivotal roles in the nervous system, including long-term potentiation, dendritic arborization, neurite outgrowth, and the formation of spines, synapses, and axons. CaMKII is a signaling molecule that translates upstream calcium and reactive oxygen species (ROS) signals into downstream responses that play important roles in synaptic function and cardiovascular physiology. CAMKIV is implicated in regulating several transcription factors like CREB, MEF2, and retinoid orphan receptors, as well as in T-cell development and signaling. The CAMK family also consists of other related kinases including the Phosphorylase kinase Gamma subunit (PhKG), the C-terminal kinase domains of Ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) and Mitogen and stress-activated kinase (MSK), Doublecortin-like kinase (DCKL), and the MAPK-activated protein kinases MK2, MK3, and MK5, among others. The CAMK family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 226 EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWES 289
Cdd:cd05117   7 VLGRGSFGVVRLAVHKKTGEEYAVKIIDKKKLKSEDEEMLRREIEILKRLDHPNIVKLYEVFED 70

Protein tyrosine and serine/threonine kinase; Protein phosphorylation, which plays a key role in most cellular activities, is a reversible process mediated by protein kinases and phosphoprotein phosphatases. Protein kinases catalyze the transfer of the gamma phosphate from nucleotide triphosphates (often ATP) to one or more amino acid residues in a protein substrate side chain, resulting in a conformational change affecting protein function. Phosphoprotein phosphatases catalyze the reverse process. Protein kinases fall into three broad classes, characterized with respect to substrate specificity; Serine/threonine-protein kinases, tyrosine-protein kinases, and dual specificity protein kinases (e.g. MEK - phosphorylates both Thr and Tyr on target proteins). This entry represents the catalytic domain found in a number of serine/threonine- and tyrosine-protein kinases. It does not include the catalytic domain of dual specificity kinases.

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gi 74144481   221 LKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKG----LDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKlTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFY 284
Cdd:pfam07714   1 LTLGEKLGEGAFGEVYKGtlkgEGENTKIKVAVKTLKEGA-DEEEREDFLEEASIMKKLDHPNIVKLL 67

Protein kinase; unclassified specificity; Phosphotransferases. The specificity of this class of kinases can not be predicted. Possible dual-specificity Ser/Thr/Tyr kinase.

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gi 74144481    221 LKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKG----LDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKlTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFY 284
Cdd:smart00221   1 LTLGKKLGEGAFGEVYKGtlkgKGDGKEVEVAVKTLKEDA-SEQQIEEFLREARIMRKLDHPNIVKLL 67

Catalytic domain of bacterial Serine/Threonine kinases, PknB and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily includes many bacterial eukaryotic-type STKs including Staphylococcus aureus PknB (also called PrkC or Stk1), Bacillus subtilis PrkC, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Pkn proteins (PknB, PknD, PknE, PknF, PknL, and PknH), among others. S. aureus PknB is the only eukaryotic-type STK present in this species, although many microorganisms encode for several such proteins. It is important for the survival and pathogenesis of S. aureus as it is involved in the regulation of purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis, cell wall metabolism, autolysis, virulence, and antibiotic resistance. M. tuberculosis PknB is essential for growth and it acts on diverse substrates including proteins involved in peptidoglycan synthesis, cell division, transcription, stress responses, and metabolic regulation. B. subtilis PrkC is located at the inner membrane of endospores and functions to trigger spore germination. Bacterial STKs in this subfamily show varied domain architectures. The well-characterized members such as S. aureus and M. tuberculosis PknB, and B. subtilis PrkC, contain an N-terminal cytosolic kinase domain, a transmembrane (TM) segment, and mutliple C-terminal extracellular PASTA domains. The PknB subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 226 EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSE-RQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYD 285
Cdd:cd14014   7 LLGRGGMGEVYRARDTLLGRPVAIKVLRPELAEDEEfRERFLREARALARLSHPNIVRVYD 67

Catalytic domain of STE family Protein Kinases; PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine (ST) or tyrosine residues on protein substrates. This family is composed of STKs, and some dual-specificity PKs that phosphorylate both threonine and tyrosine residues of target proteins. Most members are kinases involved in mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling cascades, acting as MAPK kinases (MAPKKs), MAPKK kinases (MAPKKKs), or MAPKKK kinases (MAP4Ks). The MAPK signaling pathways are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The pathways involve a triple kinase core cascade comprising of the MAPK, which is phosphorylated and activated by a MAPKK, which itself is phosphorylated and activated by a MAPKKK. Each MAPK cascade is activated either by a small GTP-binding protein or by an adaptor protein, which transmits the signal either directly to a MAPKKK to start the triple kinase core cascade or indirectly through a mediator kinase, a MAP4K. Other STE family members include p21-activated kinases (PAKs) and class III myosins, among others. PAKs are Rho family GTPase-regulated kinases that serve as important mediators in the function of Cdc42 (cell division cycle 42) and Rac. Class III myosins are motor proteins containing an N-terminal kinase catalytic domain and a C-terminal actin-binding domain, which can phosphorylate several cytoskeletal proteins, conventional myosin regulatory light chains, as well as autophosphorylate the C-terminal motor domain. They play an important role in maintaining the structural integrity of photoreceptor cell microvilli. The STE family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 225 IEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKltKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSW 287
Cdd:cd05122   6 EKIGKGGFGVVYKARHKKTGQIVAIKKINLES--KEKKESILNEIAILKKCKHPNIVKYYGSY 66

Catalytic domain of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) Kinase Kinase-like Serine/Threonine kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed mainly of MAP3Ks and similar proteins, including TGF-beta Activated Kinase-1 (TAK1, also called MAP3K7), MAP3K12, MAP3K13, Mixed lineage kinase (MLK), MLK-Like mitogen-activated protein Triple Kinase (MLTK), and Raf (Rapidly Accelerated Fibrosarcoma) kinases. MAP3Ks (MKKKs or MAPKKKs) phosphorylate and activate MAPK kinases (MAPKKs or MKKs or MAP2Ks), which in turn phosphorylate and activate MAPKs during signaling cascades that are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. Also included in this subfamily is the pseudokinase Kinase Suppressor of Ras (KSR), which is a scaffold protein that functions downstream of Ras and upstream of Raf in the Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK) pathway.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKG--LDTEttveVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFY 284
Cdd:cd13999   1 IGSGSFGEVYKGkwRGTD----VAIKKLKVEDDNDELLKEFRREVSILSKLRHPNIVQFI 56

Catalytic domain of AMP-activated protein kinase-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The AMPK-like subfamily is composed of AMPK, MARK, BRSK, NUAK, MELK, SNRK, TSSK, and SIK, among others. LKB1 serves as a master upstream kinase that activates AMPK and most AMPK-like kinases. AMPK, also called SNF1 (sucrose non-fermenting1) in yeasts and SnRK1 (SNF1-related kinase1) in plants, is a heterotrimeric enzyme composed of a catalytic alpha subunit and two regulatory subunits, beta and gamma. It is a stress-activated kinase that serves as master regulator of glucose and lipid metabolism by monitoring carbon and energy supplies, via sensing the cell's AMP:ATP ratio. MARKs phosphorylate tau and related microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs), and regulates microtubule-based intracellular transport. They are involved in embryogenesis, epithelial cell polarization, cell signaling, and neuronal differentiation. BRSKs play important roles in establishing neuronal polarity. TSSK proteins are almost exclusively expressed postmeiotically in the testis and play important roles in spermatogenesis and/or spermiogenesis. The AMPK-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWEST 290
Cdd:cd14003   8 LGEGSFGKVKLARHKLTGEKVAIKIIDKSKLKEEIEEKIKREIEIMKLLNHPNIIKLYEVIETE 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase Type II; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CaMKs are multifunctional calcium and calmodulin (CaM) stimulated STKs involved in cell cycle regulation. There are several types of CaMKs including CaMKI, CaMKII, and CaMKIV. CaMKs contain an N-terminal catalytic domain followed by a regulatory domain that harbors a CaM binding site. In addition, CaMKII contains a C-terminal association domain that facilitates oligomerization. There are four CaMKII proteins (alpha, beta, gamma, delta) encoded by different genes; each gene undergoes alternative splicing to produce more than 30 isoforms. CaMKII-alpha and -beta are enriched in neurons while CaMKII-gamma and -delta are predominant in myocardium. CaMKII is a signaling molecule that translates upstream calcium and reactive oxygen species (ROS) signals into downstream responses that play important roles in synaptic function and cardiovascular physiology. It is a major component of the postsynaptic density and is critical in regulating synaptic plasticity including long-term potentiation. It is critical in regulating ion channels and proteins involved in myocardial excitation-contraction and excitation-transcription coupling. Excessive CaMKII activity promotes processes that contribute to heart failure and arrhythmias. The CaMKII subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 222 KFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDS 286
Cdd:cd14086   4 DLKEELGKGAFSVVRRCVQKSTGQEFAAKIINTKKLSARDHQKLEREARICRLLKHPNIVRLHDS 68

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinases, Interleukin-1 Receptor Associated Kinases and related STKs; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. IRAKs are involved in Toll-like receptor (TLR) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) signalling pathways, and are thus critical in regulating innate immune responses and inflammation. Some IRAKs may also play roles in T- and B-cell signaling, and adaptive immunity. Vertebrates contain four IRAKs (IRAK-1, -2, -3 (or -M), and -4) that display distinct functions and patterns of expression and subcellular distribution, and can differentially mediate TLR signaling. IRAK-1, -2, and -4 are ubiquitously expressed and are active kinases, while IRAK-M is only induced in monocytes and macrophages and is an inactive kinase. Variations in IRAK genes are linked to diverse diseases including infection, sepsis, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. IRAKs contain an N-terminal Death domain (DD), a proST region (rich in serines, prolines, and threonines), a central kinase domain (a pseudokinase domain in the case of IRAK3), and a C-terminal domain; IRAK-4 lacks the C-terminal domain. This subfamily includes plant receptor-like kinases (RLKs) including Arabidopsis thaliana BAK1 and CLAVATA1 (CLV1). BAK1 functions in BR (brassinosteroid)-regulated plant development and in pathways involved in plant resistance to pathogen infection and herbivore attack. CLV1, directly binds small signaling peptides, CLAVATA3 (CLV3) and CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGI0N (CLE), to restrict stem cell proliferation: the CLV3-CLV1-WUS (WUSCHEL) module influences stem cell maintenance in the shoot apical meristem, and the CLE40 (CLAVATA3/EMBRYO SURROUNDING REGION40) -ACR4 (CRINKLY4) -CLV1- WOX5 (WUSCHEL-RELATED HOMEOBOX5) module at the root apical meristem. The IRAK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKG-LDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKltkSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFY 284
Cdd:cd14066   1 IGSGGFGTVYKGvLENGTVVAVKRLNEMNCA---ASKKEFLTELEMLGRLRHPNLVRLL 56

The catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. GSK3 is a mutifunctional kinase involved in many cellular processes including cell division, proliferation, differentiation, adhesion, and apoptosis. In plants, GSK3 plays a role in the response to osmotic stress. In Caenorhabditis elegans, it plays a role in regulating normal oocyte-to-embryo transition and response to oxidative stress. In Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, GSK3 regulates flagellar length and assembly. In mammals, there are two isoforms, GSK3alpha and GSK3beta, which show both distinct and redundant functions. The two isoforms differ mainly in their N-termini. They are both involved in axon formation and in Wnt signaling.They play distinct roles in cardiogenesis, with GSKalpha being essential in cardiomyocyte survival, and GSKbeta regulating heart positioning and left-right symmetry. GSK3beta was first identified as a regulator of glycogen synthesis, but has since been determined to play other roles. It regulates the degradation of beta-catenin and IkB. Beta-catenin is the main effector of Wnt, which is involved in normal haematopoiesis and stem cell function. IkB is a central inhibitor of NF-kB, which is critical in maintaining leukemic cell growth. GSK3beta is enriched in the brain and is involved in regulating neuronal signaling pathways. It is implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases including Type II diabetes, obesity, mood disorders, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer, among others. The GSK3 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAW-CELQDRkltkserqRFKE-EAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWEST 290
Cdd:cd14137  12 IGSGSFGVVYQAKLLETGEVVAIkKVLQDK--------RYKNrELQIMRRLKHPNIVKLKYFFYSS 69

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Polo-like kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PLKs play important roles in cell cycle progression and in DNA damage responses. They regulate mitotic entry, mitotic exit, and cytokinesis. In general PLKs contain an N-terminal catalytic kinase domain and a C-terminal regulatory polo box domain (PBD), which is comprised by two bipartite polo-box motifs (or polo boxes) and is involved in protein interactions. PLKs derive their names from homology to polo, a kinase first identified in Drosophila. There are five mammalian PLKs (PLK1-5) from distinct genes. There is good evidence that PLK1 may function as an oncogene while PLK2-5 have tumor suppressive properties. PLK1 functions as a positive regulator of mitosis, meiosis, and cytokinesis. PLK2 functions in G1 progression, S-phase arrest, and centriole duplication. PLK3 regulates angiogenesis and responses to DNA damage. PLK4 is required for late mitotic progression, cell survival, and embryonic development. PLK5 was first identified as a pseudogene containing a stop codon within the kinase domain, however, both murine and human genes encode expressed proteins. PLK5 functions in cell cycle arrest.

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gi 74144481 218 GRFLkfdieiGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAwCELQDRKLTKSERQR--FKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWE 288
Cdd:cd14099   6 GKFL------GKGGFAKCYEVTDMSTGKVYA-GKVVPKSSLTKPKQRekLKSEIKIHRSLKHPNIVKFHDCFE 71

Catalytic domain of Serine/Threonine Kinase 36; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. STK36, also called Fused (or Fu) kinase, is involved in the Hedgehog signaling pathway. It is activated by the Smoothened (SMO) signal transducer, resulting in the stabilization of GLI transcription factors and the phosphorylation of SUFU to facilitate the nuclear accumulation of GLI. In Drosophila, Fused kinase is maternally required for proper segmentation during embryonic development and for the development of legs and wings during the larval stage. In mice, STK36 is not necessary for embryonic development, although mice deficient in STK36 display growth retardation postnatally. The STK36 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQdrKLTKSER--QRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWES 289
Cdd:cd14002   9 IGEGSFGKVYKGRRKYTGQVVALKFIP--KRGKSEKelRNLRQEIEILRKLNHPNIIEMLDSFET 71

Catalytic domain of the Protein Serine/Threonine Kinase, Never In Mitosis gene A (NIMA)-related kinase 8; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Nek8 contains an N-terminal kinase catalytic domain and a C-terminal RCC1 (regulator of chromosome condensation) domain. A double point mutation in Nek8 causes cystic kidney disease in mice that genetically resembles human autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). Nek8 is also associated with a rare form of juvenile renal cystic disease, nephronophthisis type 9. It has been suggested that a defect in the ciliary localization of Nek8 contributes to the development of cysts manifested by these diseases. Nek8 is one in a family of 11 different Neks (Nek1-11) that are involved in cell cycle control. The Nek family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVY--KGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDrkLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDS 286
Cdd:cd08220   8 VGRGAYGTVYlcRRKDDNKLVIIKQIPVEQ--MTKEERQAALNEVKVLSMLHHPNIIEYYES 67

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Members of this subfamily are mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) kinase kinases (MAPKKKs or MKKKs) and include ASK1, ASK2, and MAPKKK15. ASK1 (also called MAPKKK5) functions in the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 MAPK signaling pathways by directly activating their respective MAPKKs, MKK4/MKK7 and MKK3/MKK6. It plays important roles in cytokine and stress responses, as well as in reactive oxygen species-mediated cellular responses. ASK1 is implicated in various diseases mediated by oxidative stress including inschemic heart disease, hypertension, vessel injury, brain ischemia, Fanconi anemia, asthma, and pulmonary edema, among others. ASK2 (also called MAPKKK6) functions only in a heteromeric complex with ASK1, and can activate ASK1 by direct phosphorylation. The function of MAPKKK15 is still unknown. The ASK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 225 IEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRklTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDS 286
Cdd:cd06624  14 VVLGKGTFGVVYAARDLSTQVRIAIKEIPER--DSREVQPLHEEIALHSRLSHKNIVQYLGS 73

Catalytic Domain of the Protein Tyrosine Kinases, Receptor tyrosine kinase-like Orphan Receptors; PTKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to tyrosine (tyr) residues in protein substrates. The Ror subfamily consists of Ror1, Ror2, and similar proteins. Ror proteins are orphan receptor PTKs (RTKs) containing an extracellular region with immunoglobulin-like, cysteine-rich, and kringle domains, a transmembrane segment, and an intracellular catalytic domain. Ror RTKs are unrelated to the nuclear receptor subfamily called retinoid-related orphan receptors (RORs). RTKs are usually activated through ligand binding, which causes dimerization and autophosphorylation of the intracellular tyr kinase catalytic domain. Ror kinases are expressed in many tissues during development. They play important roles in bone and heart formation. Mutations in human Ror2 result in two different bone development genetic disorders, recessive Robinow syndrome and brachydactyly type B. Drosophila Ror is expressed only in the developing nervous system during neurite outgrowth and neuronal differentiation, suggesting a role for Drosophila Ror in neural development. More recently, mouse Ror1 and Ror2 have also been found to play an important role in regulating neurite growth in central neurons. Ror1 and Ror2 are believed to have some overlapping and redundant functions. The Ror subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other kinases such as protein serine/threonine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 219 RFLKfdiEIGRGSFKTVYKG-----LDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSeRQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIV 281
Cdd:cd05048   8 RFLE---ELGEGAFGKVYKGellgpSSEESAISVAIKTLKENASPKT-QQDFRREAELMSDLQHPNIV 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, eukaryotic translation Initiation Factor 2-Alpha Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. EIF2AKs phosphorylate the alpha subunit of eIF-2, resulting in the downregulation of protein synthesis. eIF-2 phosphorylation is induced in response to cellular stresses including virus infection, heat shock, nutrient deficiency, and the accummulation of unfolded proteins, among others. There are four distinct kinases that phosphorylate eIF-2 and control protein synthesis under different stress conditions: General Control Non-derepressible-2 (GCN2) which is activated during amino acid or serum starvation; protein kinase regulated by RNA (PKR) which is activated by double stranded RNA; heme-regulated inhibitor kinase (HRI) which is activated under heme-deficient conditions; and PKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) which is activated when misfolded proteins accumulate in the ER. The EIF2AK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 217 DGRFLK-FDIE--IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAwceLQDRKLTKSERQRFK--EEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSW 287
Cdd:cd13996   1 NSRYLNdFEEIelLGSGGFGSVYKVRNKVDGVTYA---IKKIRLTEKSSASEKvlREVKALAKLNHPNIVRYYTAW 73

Catalytic domain of Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase kinase (MAP4K) 3-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily includes MAP4K3, MAP4K1, MAP4K2, MAP4K5, and related proteins. Vertebrate members contain an N-terminal catalytic domain and a C-terminal citron homology (CNH) regulatory domain. MAP4K1, also called haematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1), is a hematopoietic-specific STK involved in many cellular signaling cascades including MAPK, antigen receptor, apoptosis, growth factor, and cytokine signaling. It participates in the regulation of T cell receptor signaling and T cell-mediated immune responses. MAP4K2 was referred to as germinal center (GC) kinase because of its preferred location in GC B cells. MAP4K3 plays a role in the nutrient-responsive pathway of mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) signaling. It is required in the activation of S6 kinase by amino acids and for the phosphorylation of the mTOR-regulated inhibitor of eukaryotic initiation factor 4E. MAP4K5, also called germinal center kinase-related enzyme (GCKR), has been shown to activate the MAPK c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK). The MAP4K3-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 222 KFDI--EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAwceLQDRKLT-KSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSW 287
Cdd:cd06613   1 DYELiqRIGSGTYGDVYKARNIATGELAA---VKVIKLEpGDDFEIIQQEISMLKECRHPNIVAYFGSY 66

Catalytic domain of the Wee1-like Protein Kinases; PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine or tyrosine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of the dual-specificity kinase Myt1, the protein tyrosine kinase Wee1, and similar proteins. These proteins are cell cycle checkpoint kinases that are involved in the regulation of cyclin-dependent kinase CDK1, the master engine for mitosis. CDK1 is kept inactivated through phosphorylation of N-terminal thr (T14 by Myt1) and tyr (Y15 by Myt1 and Wee1) residues. Mitosis progression is ensured through activation of CDK1 by dephoshorylation and inactivation of Myt1/Wee1. The Wee1-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein serine/threonine PKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGL-QHPNIVRFYDSWE 288
Cdd:cd13997   8 IGSGSFSEVFKVRSKVDGCLYAVKKSKKPFRGPKERARALREVEAHAALgQHPNIVRYYSSWE 70

Catalytic (repeat 2) domain of the Protein Tyrosine Kinases, Janus kinases; The Jak subfamily is composed of Jak1, Jak2, Jak3, TYK2, and similar proteins. They are PTKs, catalyzing the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to tyrosine (tyr) residues in protein substrates. Jaks are cytoplasmic (or nonreceptor) PTKs containing an N-terminal FERM domain, followed by a Src homology 2 (SH2) domain, a pseudokinase domain, and a C-terminal tyr kinase catalytic domain. Most Jaks are expressed in a wide variety of tissues, except for Jak3, which is expressed only in hematopoietic cells. Jaks are crucial for cytokine receptor signaling. They are activated by autophosphorylation upon cytokine-induced receptor aggregation, and subsequently trigger downstream signaling events such as the phosphorylation of signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs). Jaks are also involved in regulating the surface expression of some cytokine receptors. The Jak-STAT pathway is involved in many biological processes including hematopoiesis, immunoregulation, host defense, fertility, lactation, growth, and embryogenesis. The Jak subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other kinases such as protein serine/threonine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 219 RFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKG----LDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSeRQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRF 283
Cdd:cd05038   4 RHLKFIKQLGEGHFGSVELCrydpLGDNTGEQVAVKSLQPSGEEQH-MSDFKREIEILRTLDHEYIVKY 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinases, Unc-51-like kinases 1 and 2, and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The ATG1/ULK complex is conserved from yeast to humans and it plays a critical role in the initiation of autophagy, the intracellular system that leads to the lysosomal degradation of cellular components and their recycling into basic metabolic units. ULK1 is required for efficient amino acid starvation-induced autophagy and mitochondrial clearance. ULK2 is ubiquitously expressed and is essential in autophagy induction. ULK1 and ULK2 have unique and cell-type specific roles, but also display partially redundant roles in starvation-induced autophagy. They both display neuron-specific functions: ULK1 is involved in non-clathrin-coated endocytosis in growth cones, filopodia extension, and axon branching; ULK2 plays a role in axon development. The ULK1/2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETT-VEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEeAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWEST 290
Cdd:cd14120   1 IGHGAFAVVFKGRHRKKPdLPVAIKCITKKNLSKSQNLLGKE-IKILKELSHENVVALLDCQETS 64

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Yeast Sps1/Ste20-related Kinase 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. YSK4 is a putative MAPKKK, whose mammalian gene has been isolated. MAPKKKs phosphorylate and activate MAPK kinases, which in turn phosphorylate and activate MAPKs during signaling cascades that are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. The YSK4 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGL-DTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQ--RFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRF 283
Cdd:cd06631   9 LGKGAYGTVYCGLtSTGQLIAVKQVELDTSDKEKAEKEyeKLQEEVDLLKTLKHVNIVGY 68

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Myosin Light Chain Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MLCK phosphorylates myosin regulatory light chain and controls the contraction of all muscle types. In vertebrates, different MLCKs function in smooth (MLCK1), skeletal (MLCK2), and cardiac (MLCK3) muscles. A fourth protein, MLCK4, has also been identified through comprehensive genome analysis although it has not been biochemically characterized. The MLCK1 gene expresses three transcripts in a cell-specific manner: a short MLCK1 which contains three immunoglobulin (Ig)-like and one fibronectin type III (FN3) domains, PEVK and actin-binding regions, and a kinase domain near the C-terminus; a long MLCK1 containing six additional Ig-like domains at the N-terminus compared to the short MLCK1; and the C-terminal Ig module. MLCK2, MLCK3, and MLCK4 share a simpler domain architecture of a single kinase domain near the C-terminus and the absence of Ig-like or FN3 domains. The MLCK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKltKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWEST 290
Cdd:cd14103   1 LGRGKFGTVYRCVEKATGKELAAKFIKCRK--AKDREDVRNEIEIMNQLRHPRLLQLYDAFETP 62

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Never In Mitosis gene A (NIMA)-related kinase 6; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Nek6 is required for the transition from metaphase to anaphase. It also plays important roles in mitotic spindle formation and cytokinesis. Activated by Nek9 during mitosis, Nek6 phosphorylates Eg5, a kinesin that is important for spindle bipolarity. Nek6 localizes to spindle microtubules during metaphase and anaphase, and to the midbody during cytokinesis. It is one in a family of 11 different Neks (Nek1-11) that are involved in cell cycle control. The Nek family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 223 FDIE--IGRGSFKTVYKG---LDTETTV--EVAWCELQDRKltksERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSW 287
Cdd:cd08228   4 FQIEkkIGRGQFSEVYRAtclLDRKPVAlkKVQIFEMMDAK----ARQDCVKEIDLLKQLNHPNVIKYLDSF 71

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Fungal Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase Pho85; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Pho85 is a multifunctional CDK in yeast. It is regulated by 10 different cyclins (Pcls) and plays a role in G1 progression, cell polarity, phosphate and glycogen metabolism, gene expression, and in signaling changes in the environment. It is not essential for yeast viability and is the functional homolog of mammalian CDK5, which plays a role in central nervous system development. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The Pho85 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 226 EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCE--LQDRKLTKSERQRfkeEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYD 285
Cdd:cd07836   7 KLGEGTYATVYKGRNRTTGEIVALKEihLDAEEGTPSTAIR---EISLMKELKHENIVRLHD 65

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Never In Mitosis gene A (NIMA)-related kinase 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Nek4 is highly abundant in the testis. Its specific function is unknown. Neks are involved in the regulation of downstream processes following the activation of Cdc2, and many of their functions are cell cycle-related. They play critical roles in microtubule dynamics during ciliogenesis and mitosis. Nek4 is one in a family of 11 different Neks (Nek1-11). The Nek family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWE 288
Cdd:cd08223   8 IGKGSYGEVWLVRHKRDRKQYVIKKLNLKNASKRERKAAEQEAKLLSKLKHPNIVSYKESFE 69

Catalytic (repeat 2) domain of the Protein Tyrosine Kinase, Janus kinase 2; PTKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to tyrosine (tyr) residues in protein substrates. Jak2 is widely expressed in many tissues and is essential for the signaling of hormone-like cytokines such as growth hormone, erythropoietin, thrombopoietin, and prolactin, as well as some IFNs and cytokines that signal through the IL-3 and gp130 receptors. Disruption of Jak2 in mice results in an embryonic lethal phenotype with multiple defects including erythropoietic and cardiac abnormalities. It is the only Jak gene that results in a lethal phenotype when disrupted in mice. A mutation in the pseudokinase domain of Jak2, V617F, is present in many myeloproliferative diseases, including almost all patients with polycythemia vera, and 50% of patients with essential thrombocytosis and myelofibrosis. Jak2 is a member of the Janus kinase (Jak) subfamily of proteins, which are cytoplasmic (or nonreceptor) PTKs containing an N-terminal FERM domain, followed by a Src homology 2 (SH2) domain, a pseudokinase domain, and a C-terminal catalytic tyr kinase domain. Jaks are crucial for cytokine receptor signaling. They are activated by autophosphorylation upon cytokine-induced receptor aggregation, and subsequently trigger downstream signaling events such as the phosphorylation of signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs). The PTKc family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other kinases such as protein serine/threonine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 219 RFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTV----YKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRklTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRF 283
Cdd:cd14205   4 RHLKFLQQLGKGNFGSVemcrYDPLQDNTGEVVAVKKLQHS--TEEHLRDFEREIEILKSLQHDNIVKY 70

Catalytic domain of the Protein Tyrosine Kinases, Tropomyosin Related Kinases; PTKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to tyrosine (tyr) residues in protein substrates. The Trk subfamily consists of TrkA, TrkB, TrkC, and similar proteins. They are receptor PTKs (RTKs) containing an extracellular region with arrays of leucine-rich motifs flanked by two cysteine-rich clusters followed by two immunoglobulin-like domains, a transmembrane segment, and an intracellular catalytic domain. Binding to their ligands, the nerve growth factor (NGF) family of neutrotrophins, leads to Trk receptor oligomerization and activation of the catalytic domain. Trk receptors are mainly expressed in the peripheral and central nervous systems. They play important roles in cell fate determination, neuronal survival and differentiation, as well as in the regulation of synaptic plasticity. Altered expression of Trk receptors is associated with many human diseases. The Trk subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other kinases such as protein serine/threonine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 226 EIGRGSFKTVYKG-----LDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTkSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFY 284
Cdd:cd05049  12 ELGEGAFGKVFLGecynlEPEQDKMLVAVKTLKDASSP-DARKDFEREAELLTNLQHENIVKFY 74

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Oocyte maturation factor Mos; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Mos (or c-Mos) is a germ-cell specific kinase that plays roles in both the release of primary arrest and the induction of secondary arrest in oocytes. It is expressed towards the end of meiosis I and is quickly degraded upon fertilization. It is a component of the cytostatic factor (CSF), which is responsible for metaphase II arrest. In addition, Mos activates a phoshorylation cascade that leads to the activation of the p34 subunit of MPF (mitosis-promoting factor or maturation promoting factor), a cyclin-dependent kinase that is responsible for the release of primary arrest in meiosis I. The Mos subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 217 DGRFLKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGldTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKgLQHPNIVR 282
Cdd:cd13979   1 DWEPLRLQEPLGSGGFGSVYKA--TYKGETVAVKIVRRRRKNRASRQSFWAELNAAR-LRHENIVR 63

Catalytic domain of the Protein Tyrosine Kinase, Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell Kinase; PTKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to tyrosine (tyr) residues in protein substrates. Itk, also known as Tsk or Emt, is a member of the Tec-like subfamily of proteins, which are cytoplasmic (or nonreceptor) PTKs with similarity to Src kinases in that they contain Src homology protein interaction domains (SH3, SH2) N-terminal to the catalytic tyr kinase domain. Unlike Src kinases, most Tec subfamily members except Rlk also contain an N-terminal pleckstrin homology (PH) domain, which binds the products of PI3K and allows membrane recruitment and activation. In addition, Itk contains the Tec homology (TH) domain containing one proline-rich region and a zinc-binding region. Itk is expressed in T-cells and mast cells, and is important in their development and differentiation. Of the three Tec kinases expressed in T-cells, Itk plays the predominant role in T-cell receptor (TCR) signaling. It is activated by phosphorylation upon TCR crosslinking and is involved in the pathway resulting in phospholipase C-gamma1 activation and actin polymerization. It also plays a role in the downstream signaling of the T-cell costimulatory receptor CD28, the T-cell surface receptor CD2, and the chemokine receptor CXCR4. In addition, Itk is crucial for the development of T-helper(Th)2 effector responses. The Itk subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other kinases such as protein serine/threonine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 221 LKFDIEIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTvEVAWCELQDRKLTKSErqrFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFY 284
Cdd:cd05112   6 LTFVQEIGSGQFGLVHLGYWLNKD-KVAIKTIREGAMSEED---FIEEAEVMMKLSHPKLVQLY 65

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Mammalian STe20-like protein kinase 1 and 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of MST1, MST2, and related proteins including Drosophila Hippo and Dictyostelium discoideum Krs1 (kinase responsive to stress 1). MST1/2 and Hippo are involved in a conserved pathway that governs cell contact inhibition, organ size control, and tumor development. MST1 activates the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) p38 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) through MKK7 and MEKK1 by acting as a MAPK kinase kinase kinase. Activation of JNK by MST1 leads to caspase activation and apoptosis. MST1 has also been implicated in cell proliferation and differentiation. Krs1 may regulate cell growth arrest and apoptosis in response to cellular stress. The MST1/2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 223 FDIE--IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQdrklTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDS 286
Cdd:cd06612   5 FDILekLGEGSYGSVYKAIHKETGQVVAIKVVP----VEEDLQEIIKEISILKQCDSPYIVKYYGS 66

N-terminal Catalytic domain of Class III myosin-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Class III myosins are motor proteins with an N-terminal kinase catalytic domain and a C-terminal actin-binding motor domain. Class III myosins are present in the photoreceptors of invertebrates and vertebrates and in the auditory hair cells of mammals. The kinase domain of myosin III can phosphorylate several cytoskeletal proteins, conventional myosin regulatory light chains, and can autophosphorylate the C-terminal motor domain. Myosin III may play an important role in maintaining the structural integrity of photoreceptor cell microvilli. It may also function as a cargo carrier during light-dependent translocation, in photoreceptor cells, of proteins such as transducin and arrestin. The Drosophila class III myosin, called NinaC (Neither inactivation nor afterpotential protein C), is critical in normal adaptation and termination of photoresponse. Vertebrates contain two isoforms of class III myosin, IIIA and IIIB. This subfamily also includes mammalian NIK-like embryo-specific kinase (NESK), Traf2- and Nck-interacting kinase (TNIK), and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) kinase kinase kinase 4/6. MAP4Ks are involved in some MAPK signaling pathways by activating a MAPK kinase kinase. MAPK signaling cascades are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. The class III myosin-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 222 KFDI--EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAwCELQDrkLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGL-QHPNIVRFY 284
Cdd:cd06608   7 IFELveVIGEGTYGKVYKARHKKTGQLAA-IKIMD--IIEDEEEEIKLEINILRKFsNHPNIATFY 69

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii FA2 and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Chlamydomonas reinhardtii FA2 was discovered in a genetic screen for deflagellation-defective mutants. It is essential for basal-body/centriole-associated microtubule severing, and plays a role in cell cycle progression. No cellular function has yet been ascribed to CNK4. The Chlamydomonas reinhardtii FA2-like subfamily belongs to the (NIMA)-related kinase (Nek) family, which includes seven different Chlamydomonas Neks (CNKs 1-6 and Fa2). This subfamily contains FA2 and CNK4. The Nek family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 223 FDI--EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSW 287
Cdd:cd08529   2 FEIlnKLGKGSFGVVYKVVRKVDGRVYALKQIDISRMSRKMREEAIDEARVLSKLNSPYVIKYYDSF 68

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, novel (nua) kinase family NUAK; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. NUAK proteins are classified as AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)-related kinases, which like AMPK are activated by the major tumor suppressor LKB1. Vertebrates contain two NUAK proteins, called NUAK1 and NUAK2. NUAK1, also called ARK5 (AMPK-related protein kinase 5), regulates cell proliferation and displays tumor suppression through direct interaction and phosphorylation of p53. It is also involved in cell senescence and motility. High NUAK1 expression is associated with invasiveness of nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and breast cancer cells. NUAK2, also called SNARK (Sucrose, non-fermenting 1/AMP-activated protein kinase-related kinase), is involved in energy metabolism. It is activated by hyperosmotic stress, DNA damage, and nutrients such as glucose and glutamine. NUAK2-knockout mice develop obesity, altered serum lipid profiles, hyperinsulinaemia, hyperglycaemia, and impaired glucose tolerance. The NUAK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 222 KFDIE--IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWCELQDRKLT-KSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWES 289
Cdd:cd14073   2 RYELLetLGKGTYGKVKLAIERATGREVAIKSIKKDKIEdEQDMVRIRREIEIMSSLNHPHIIRIYEVFEN 72

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Doublecortin-like kinase (also called Doublecortin-like and CAM kinase-like); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. DCKL (or DCAMKL) proteins belong to the doublecortin (DCX) family of proteins which are involved in neuronal migration, neurogenesis, and eye receptor development, among others. Family members typically contain tandem doublecortin (DCX) domains at the N-terminus; DCX domains can bind microtubules and serve as protein-interaction platforms. In addition, DCKL proteins contain a C-terminal kinase domain with similarity to CAMKs. They are involved in the regulation of cAMP signaling. Vertebrates contain three DCKL proteins (DCKL1-3); DCKL1 and 2 also contain a serine, threonine, and proline rich domain (SP), while DCKL3 contains only a single DCX domain instead of tandem domains. The DCKL subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 222 KFDI--EIGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVEVAWcelqdrKLTKSERQRFKE-----EAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYDSWEST 290
Cdd:cd14095   1 KYDIgrVIGDGNFAVVKECRDKATDKEYAL------KIIDKAKCKGKEhmienEVAILRRVKHPNIVQLIEEYDTD 70

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Unc-51-like kinase 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The ATG1/ULK complex is conserved from yeast to humans and it plays a critical role in the initiation of autophagy, the intracellular system that leads to the lysosomal degradation of cellular components and their recycling into basic metabolic units. ULK3 mRNA is up-regulated in fibroblasts after Ras-induced senescence, and its overexpression induces both autophagy and senescence in a fibroblast cell line. ULK3, through its kinase activity, positively regulates Gli proteins, mediators of the Sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling pathway that is implicated in tissue homeostasis maintenance and neurogenesis. It is inhibited by binding to Suppressor of Fused (Sufu). The ULK3 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 74144481 227 IGRGSFKTVYKGLDTETTVE-VAWCELQDRKLTKSERQRFKEEAEMLKGLQHPNIVRFYD-SWES 289
Cdd:cd14121   3 LGSGTYATVYKAYRKSGAREvVAVKCVSKSSLNKASTENLLTEIELLKKLKHPHIVELKDfQWDE 67