FERM domain C-lobe of FERM, RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 1 and related proteins; Members here include FARP1 (also called Chondrocyte-derived ezrin-like protein; PH domain-containing family C member 2), FARP2 (also called FIR/FERM domain including RhoGEF; FGD1-related Cdc42-GEF/FRG), and FRMD7(FERM domain containing 7). FARP1 and FARP2 are members of the Dbl family guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) which are upstream positive regulators of Rho GTPases. FARP1 has increased expression in differentiated chondrocytes. FARP2 is thought to regulate neurite remodeling by mediating the signaling pathways from membrane proteins to Rac. It is found in brain, lung, and testis, as well as embryonic hippocampal and cortical neurons. These members are composed of a N-terminal FERM domain, a proline-rich (PR) domain, Dbl-homology (DH), and two C-terminal PH domains. Other members in this family do not contain the DH domains such as the Human FERM domain containing protein 7 and Caenorhabditis elegans CFRM3, both of which have unknown functions. They contain an N-terminal FERM domain, a PH domain, followed by a FA (FERM adjacent) domain. The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172 164 DIARKLDMYGIRPHPASDGEGMQIHLAVAHMGVLVLRGNTKINTFNWAKIRKLSFKRKHFLIKLHANILVLCKDTLEFTM 243
Cdd:cd13193    1 ETARRCELYGIRLHPAKDREGVKLNLAVAHMGILVFQGFTKINTFSWAKIRKLSFKRKRFLIKLHPEAYGSYKDTVEFSF 80

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gi 807201172 244 ASRDACKAFWKTCVEYHAFFRLSEEPK-SKPKTLLCSKGSSF 284
Cdd:cd13193   81 ESRNECKSFWKKCIEHHAFFRCSEVPKpPSPKLRLFSRGSSF 122

FERM domain B-lobe; The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure (FERM_N, FERM_M, FERM_C/N, alpha-, and C-lobe/A-lobe, B-lobe, C-lobe/F1, F2, F3). The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases, the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the pleckstrin homology (PH) and phosphotyrosine binding (PTB) domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172  79 TRYLFTLQIKKDLALGRLPCSDNCTALMVSHILQSELGDF-HEETDRKHLAQTRYLPNQDC-------LEGKIMHFHQKH 150
Cdd:cd14473    1 TRYLLYLQVKRDILEGRLPCSEETAALLAALALQAEYGDYdPSEHKPKYLSLKRFLPKQLLkqrkpeeWEKRIVELHKKL 80

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gi 807201172 151 IGRSPAESDILLLDIARKL 169
Cdd:cd14473   81 RGLSPAEAKLKYLKIARKL 99

FERM domain C-lobe of FERM, RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 1 and related proteins; Members here include FARP1 (also called Chondrocyte-derived ezrin-like protein; PH domain-containing family C member 2), FARP2 (also called FIR/FERM domain including RhoGEF; FGD1-related Cdc42-GEF/FRG), and FRMD7(FERM domain containing 7). FARP1 and FARP2 are members of the Dbl family guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) which are upstream positive regulators of Rho GTPases. FARP1 has increased expression in differentiated chondrocytes. FARP2 is thought to regulate neurite remodeling by mediating the signaling pathways from membrane proteins to Rac. It is found in brain, lung, and testis, as well as embryonic hippocampal and cortical neurons. These members are composed of a N-terminal FERM domain, a proline-rich (PR) domain, Dbl-homology (DH), and two C-terminal PH domains. Other members in this family do not contain the DH domains such as the Human FERM domain containing protein 7 and Caenorhabditis elegans CFRM3, both of which have unknown functions. They contain an N-terminal FERM domain, a PH domain, followed by a FA (FERM adjacent) domain. The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172 164 DIARKLDMYGIRPHPASDGEGMQIHLAVAHMGVLVLRGNTKINTFNWAKIRKLSFKRKHFLIKLHANILVLCKDTLEFTM 243
Cdd:cd13193    1 ETARRCELYGIRLHPAKDREGVKLNLAVAHMGILVFQGFTKINTFSWAKIRKLSFKRKRFLIKLHPEAYGSYKDTVEFSF 80

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gi 807201172 244 ASRDACKAFWKTCVEYHAFFRLSEEPK-SKPKTLLCSKGSSF 284
Cdd:cd13193   81 ESRNECKSFWKKCIEHHAFFRCSEVPKpPSPKLRLFSRGSSF 122

Band 4.1 homologues; Also known as ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) protein domains. Present in myosins, ezrin, radixin, moesin, protein tyrosine phosphatases. Plasma membrane-binding domain. These proteins play structural and regulatory roles in the assembly and stabilization of specialized plasmamembrane domains. Some PDZ domain containing proteins bind one or more of this family. Now includes JAKs.

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gi 807201172     3 HLKVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCS-HSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVKM------------ 69
Cdd:smart00295   1 VLKVYLLDGTTLEFEVDSSTTAEELLETVCRKLGIRESEYFGLQFEDpDEDLRHWLDPAKTLLDQDVKsepltlyfrvkf 80

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gi 807201172    70 ---DPGHLREELTRY-LFTLQIKKDLALGRLPCSDNCTALMVSHILQSELGDFHEETD--RKHLAQTRYLPNQDC----- 138
Cdd:smart00295  81 yppDPNQLKEDPTRLnLLYLQVRNDILEGRLPCPEEEALLLAALALQAEFGDYDEELHdlRGELSLKRFLPKQLLdsrkl 160

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gi 807201172   139 --LEGKIMHFHQKHIGRSPAESDILLLDIARKLDMYGIRPH 177
Cdd:smart00295 161 keWRERIVELHKELIGLSPEEAKLKYLELARKLPTYGVELF 201

FERM domain B-lobe; The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure (FERM_N, FERM_M, FERM_C/N, alpha-, and C-lobe/A-lobe, B-lobe, C-lobe/F1, F2, F3). The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases, the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the pleckstrin homology (PH) and phosphotyrosine binding (PTB) domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172  79 TRYLFTLQIKKDLALGRLPCSDNCTALMVSHILQSELGDF-HEETDRKHLAQTRYLPNQDC-------LEGKIMHFHQKH 150
Cdd:cd14473    1 TRYLLYLQVKRDILEGRLPCSEETAALLAALALQAEYGDYdPSEHKPKYLSLKRFLPKQLLkqrkpeeWEKRIVELHKKL 80

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gi 807201172 151 IGRSPAESDILLLDIARKL 169
Cdd:cd14473   81 RGLSPAEAKLKYLKIARKL 99

FERM N-terminal domain; This domain is the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain.

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gi 807201172    6 VQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVK 68
Cdd:pfam09379   1 VRLLDGTVLEFDVQPKATGQVLLDQVCNHLNLKEKDYFGLQFLDDNGEHRWLDLSKRLSKQAP 63

FERM domain C-lobe of FERM, RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 1 and related proteins; Members here include FARP1 (also called Chondrocyte-derived ezrin-like protein; PH domain-containing family C member 2), FARP2 (also called FIR/FERM domain including RhoGEF; FGD1-related Cdc42-GEF/FRG), and FRMD7(FERM domain containing 7). FARP1 and FARP2 are members of the Dbl family guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) which are upstream positive regulators of Rho GTPases. FARP1 has increased expression in differentiated chondrocytes. FARP2 is thought to regulate neurite remodeling by mediating the signaling pathways from membrane proteins to Rac. It is found in brain, lung, and testis, as well as embryonic hippocampal and cortical neurons. These members are composed of a N-terminal FERM domain, a proline-rich (PR) domain, Dbl-homology (DH), and two C-terminal PH domains. Other members in this family do not contain the DH domains such as the Human FERM domain containing protein 7 and Caenorhabditis elegans CFRM3, both of which have unknown functions. They contain an N-terminal FERM domain, a PH domain, followed by a FA (FERM adjacent) domain. The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172 164 DIARKLDMYGIRPHPASDGEGMQIHLAVAHMGVLVLRGNTKINTFNWAKIRKLSFKRKHFLIKLHANILVLCKDTLEFTM 243
Cdd:cd13193    1 ETARRCELYGIRLHPAKDREGVKLNLAVAHMGILVFQGFTKINTFSWAKIRKLSFKRKRFLIKLHPEAYGSYKDTVEFSF 80

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gi 807201172 244 ASRDACKAFWKTCVEYHAFFRLSEEPK-SKPKTLLCSKGSSF 284
Cdd:cd13193   81 ESRNECKSFWKKCIEHHAFFRCSEVPKpPSPKLRLFSRGSSF 122

Band 4.1 homologues; Also known as ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) protein domains. Present in myosins, ezrin, radixin, moesin, protein tyrosine phosphatases. Plasma membrane-binding domain. These proteins play structural and regulatory roles in the assembly and stabilization of specialized plasmamembrane domains. Some PDZ domain containing proteins bind one or more of this family. Now includes JAKs.

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gi 807201172     3 HLKVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCS-HSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVKM------------ 69
Cdd:smart00295   1 VLKVYLLDGTTLEFEVDSSTTAEELLETVCRKLGIRESEYFGLQFEDpDEDLRHWLDPAKTLLDQDVKsepltlyfrvkf 80

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gi 807201172    70 ---DPGHLREELTRY-LFTLQIKKDLALGRLPCSDNCTALMVSHILQSELGDFHEETD--RKHLAQTRYLPNQDC----- 138
Cdd:smart00295  81 yppDPNQLKEDPTRLnLLYLQVRNDILEGRLPCPEEEALLLAALALQAEFGDYDEELHdlRGELSLKRFLPKQLLdsrkl 160

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gi 807201172   139 --LEGKIMHFHQKHIGRSPAESDILLLDIARKLDMYGIRPH 177
Cdd:smart00295 161 keWRERIVELHKELIGLSPEEAKLKYLELARKLPTYGVELF 201

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM, RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 1 (FARP1) and similar proteins; This family includes the F1 sub-domain of FERM, RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing proteins FARP1, FARP2, and FERM domain-containing protein 7 (FRMD7). FARP1, also termed chondrocyte-derived ezrin-like protein (CDEP), or pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containing family C member 2 (PLEKHC2), is a neuronal activator of the RhoA GTPase. It promotes outgrowth of developing motor neuron dendrites. It also regulates excitatory synapse formation and morphology, as well as activates the GTPase Rac1 to promote F-actin assembly. FARP2, also termed FERM domain including RhoGEF (FIR), or Pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containing family C member 3, is a Dbl-family guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that activates Rac1 or Cdc42 in response to upstream signals, suggesting roles in regulating processes such as neuronal axon guidance and bone homeostasis. It is also a key molecule involved in the response of neuronal growth cones to class-3 semaphorins. FRMD7 plays an important role in neuronal development and is involved in the regulation of F-actin, neurofilament, and microtubule dynamics. All family members contain a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   2 LHLKVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVK 68
Cdd:cd17098    1 LHVKVQMLDDTVHIFQVQQKALGEVLFDQVCKHLNLLESDYFGLEFTDPEGNKCWLDPEKPILRQVK 67

FERM domain C-lobe of Protein 4.1 family; The protein 4.1 family includes four well-defined members: erythroid protein 4.1 (4.1R), the best known and characterized member, 4.1G (general), 4.1N (neuronal), and 4.1 B (brain). The less well understood 4.1O/FRMD3 is not a true member of this family and is not included in this hierarchy. Besides three highly conserved domains, FERM, SAB (spectrin and actin binding domain) and CTD (C-terminal domain), the proteins from this family contain several unique domains: U1, U2 and U3. FERM domains like other members of the FERM domain superfamily have a cloverleaf architecture with three distinct lobes: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The brain is a particularly rich source of protein 4.1 isoforms. The various 4.1R, 4.1G, 4.1N, and 4.1B mRNAs are all expressed in distinct patterns within the brain. It is likely that 4.1 proteins play important functional roles in the brain including motor coordination and spatial learning, postmitotic differentiation, and synaptic architecture and function. In addition they are found in nonerythroid, nonneuronal cells where they may play a general structural role in nuclear architecture and/or may interact with splicing factors. The FERM C domain is the third structural domain within the FERM domain. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) , the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172 172 YGIRPHPASDGEGMQIHLAVAHMGVLVLRGNTKINTFNWAKIRKLSFKRKHFLIKLHANILVLCKDTLEFTMASRDACKA 251
Cdd:cd13184    1 YGVDLHPAKDSEGVDIMLGVCSSGLLVYRDRLRINRFAWPKVLKISYKRNNFYIKIRPGEFEQYETTIGFKLPNHRAAKR 80

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gi 807201172 252 FWKTCVEYHAFFRL 265
Cdd:cd13184   81 LWKVCVEHHTFFRL 94

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM, ARH/RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 1 (FARP1); FARP1, also termed chondrocyte-derived ezrin-like protein (CDEP), or pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containing family C member 2 (PLEKHC2), is a neuronal activator of the RhoA GTPase. It promotes outgrowth of developing motor neuron dendrites. It also regulates excitatory synapse formation and morphology, as well as activates the GTPase Rac1 to promote F-actin assembly. As a novel downstream signaling partner of Rif, FARP1 is involved in the regulation of semaphorin signaling in neurons. FARP1 contains a FERM domain, a Dbl-homology (DH) domain and two pleckstrin homology (PH) domains. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   4 LKVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVK 68
Cdd:cd17189    3 IKVQMLDDTQEVFEVPQRAPGKVLLDAVCSHLNLVEGDYFGLEFQDHRKVMVWLDLLKPIVKQIR 67

FERM domain B-lobe; The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure (FERM_N, FERM_M, FERM_C/N, alpha-, and C-lobe/A-lobe, B-lobe, C-lobe/F1, F2, F3). The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases, the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the pleckstrin homology (PH) and phosphotyrosine binding (PTB) domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172  79 TRYLFTLQIKKDLALGRLPCSDNCTALMVSHILQSELGDF-HEETDRKHLAQTRYLPNQDC-------LEGKIMHFHQKH 150
Cdd:cd14473    1 TRYLLYLQVKRDILEGRLPCSEETAALLAALALQAEYGDYdPSEHKPKYLSLKRFLPKQLLkqrkpeeWEKRIVELHKKL 80

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gi 807201172 151 IGRSPAESDILLLDIARKL 169
Cdd:cd14473   81 RGLSPAEAKLKYLKIARKL 99

FERM domain C-lobe of Novel band 4.1-like protein 4 and 5 (NBL4 and 5); NBL4 (also called Erythrocyte protein band 4.1-like 4; Epb4 1l4) plays a role the beta-catenin/Tcf signaling pathway and is thought to be involved in establishing the cell polarity or proliferation. NBL4 may be also involved in adhesion, in cell motility and/or in cell-to-cell communication. No role for NBL5 has been proposed to date. Both NBL4 and NBL5 contain a N-terminal FERM domain which has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe is a member of the PH superfamily. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) , the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172 173 GIRPHPASDGEGMQIHLAVAHMGVLVLRGNTKINTFNWAKIRKLSFKRKHFLIKLHANILVLCKDTLEFTMASRDACKAF 252
Cdd:cd13186    1 GVDLHPVKGEDGNEYFLGLTPTGILVFENKTKIGLFFWPRITKLDFKGKKLKLVVKEKDDQEQEHTFVFRLPNKKACKHL 80

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gi 807201172 253 WKTCVEYHAFFR 264
Cdd:cd13186   81 WKCAVEHHAFFR 92

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM, ARH/RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 2 (FARP2) and similar proteins; FARP2, also termed FERM domain including RhoGEF (FIR), or Pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containing family C member 3, is a Dbl-family guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that activates Rac1 or Cdc42 in response to upstream signals, suggesting roles in regulating processes such as neuronal axon guidance and bone homeostasis. It is also a key molecule involved in the response of neuronal growth cones to class-3 semaphorins. FARP2 contains a FERM domain, a Dbl-homology (DH) domain and two pleckstrin homology (PH) domains. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   2 LHLKVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVK 68
Cdd:cd17190    1 LQLRVKLLDNTTEPLEIEPKADGQALLSQVFKRLNLVESDYFGLEFQNSQSNWIWLEPMKLIVKQVR 67

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like protein 1 (EPB41L1) and similar proteins; EPB41L1, also termed neuronal protein 4.1 (4.1N), belongs to the skeletal protein 4.1 family that is involved in cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and signaling. It is a cytoskeleton-associated protein that may serve as a tumor suppressor in solid tumors. It suppresses hypoxia-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition in epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) cells. The down-regulation of EPB41L1 expression is a critical step for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) development. Moreover, EPB41L1 functions as a linker protein between inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor type1 (IP3R1) and actin filaments in neurons. EPB41L1 contains a FERM domain, a spectrin and actin binding (SAB) domain, and a C-terminal domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   1 MLHLKVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVKMDPGHL 74
Cdd:cd17201    1 SAICKVTLLDGSEYECEVEKHARGQVLFDTVCEHLNLLEKDYFGLTFCDTESQKNWLDPSKEIKKQIRSGPWHF 74

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM domain-containing protein 3 (FRMD3) and similar proteins; FRMD3, also termed band 4.1-like protein 4O, or ovary type protein 4.1 (4.1O), belongs to the 4.1 protein superfamily, which share the highly conserved membrane-association FERM domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). FRMD3 is involved in maintaining cell shape and integrity. It also functions as a tumour suppressor in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). Some single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located in FRMD3 have been associated with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in different ethnicities.

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gi 807201172   6 VQFLDDSQKIFVVDQK-SSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVK 68
Cdd:cd17102    5 IRLLDDSEVICCEFKKdTKGQFLLDYVCNYLNLLEKDYFGLRYVDTEKQRHWLDPNKSIYKQLK 68

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like 5 (EPB41L5) and similar proteins; This family includes FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like proteins, EPB41L5 and EPB41L4B. EPB41L5 is a mesenchymal-specific protein that is an integral component of the ARF6-based pathway. EPB41L4B is a positive regulator of keratinocyte adhesion and motility, suggesting a role in wound healing. It also promotes cancer metastasis in melanoma, prostate cancer and breast cancer. Both EPB41L5 and EPB41L4B contain a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   5 KVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVKMDP 71
Cdd:cd17108    4 KVILLDGTDLSIELPKKAKGQELYEQVFYHLDLIEKDYFGLQFMDAAQVQHWLDPTKKIKKQVKIGP 70

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like proteins; The family includes erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like proteins EPB41L1/4.1N, EPB41L2/4.1G, and EPB41L3/4.1B. They belong to the skeletal protein 4.1 family that is involved in cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and signaling. EPB41L1 is a cytoskeleton-associated protein that may serve as a tumor suppressor in solid tumors. EPB41L2 is involved in cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and signaling. EPB41L3 also acts as a tumor suppressor implicated in a variety of meningiomas and carcinomas. Members in this family contain a FERM domain, a spectrin and actin binding (SAB) domain, and a C-terminal domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   1 MLHLKVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVKMDP 71
Cdd:cd17106    1 SQQCKVLLLDGTEYTCEVEKRAKGQVLFDKVCEHLNLLEKDYFGLTYRDAQDQKNWLDPAKEIKKQIRSGP 71

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 3 (PTPN3); PTPN3, also termed protein-tyrosine phosphatase H1 (PTP-H1), belongs to the non-transmembrane FERM-containing protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) subfamily characterized by a conserved N-terminal FERM domain, a PDZ domain, and a C-terminal PTP catalytic domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). PTPN3 associates with the mitogen-activated protein kinase p38gamma (also known as MAPK12) to form a PTPN3-p38gamma complex that promotes Ras-induced oncogenesis. It may also act as a tumor suppressor in lung cancer through its modulation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling. Moreover, PTPN3 shows sensitizing effect to anti-estrogens. It dephosphorylates the tyrosine kinase EGFR, disrupts its interaction with the nuclear estrogen receptor, and increases breast cancer sensitivity to small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). It also cooperates with vitamin D receptor to stimulate breast cancer growth through their mutual stabilization.

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gi 807201172   6 VQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNN-VWLELLKPITKQVK 68
Cdd:cd17193    6 VHFLDGSVQSFKVNKQDTGQVLLDMAYNHLGLTEREYFGLQHNEDSVDSpRWLEPSKPIRKQLK 69

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like protein 2 (EPB41L2) and similar proteins; EPB41L2, also termed generally expressed protein 4.1 (4.1G), belongs to the skeletal protein 4.1 family that is involved in cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and signaling. EPB41L2 contains a FERM domain, a spectrin and actin binding (SAB) domain, and a C-terminal domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   5 KVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVKMDPghlreeltrYLFT 84
Cdd:cd17202    5 KVTLLDGTEYSCDLEKRAKGQVLFDKVCEHLNLLEKDYFGLLYQVSANQKNWLDSTKEIKRQIRRLP---------WLFT 75

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gi 807201172  85 LQIK 88
Cdd:cd17202   76 FNVK 79

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase MYLIP and similar proteins; MYLIP, also termed inducible degrader of the LDL-receptor (Idol), or myosin regulatory light chain interacting protein (MIR), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that mediates ubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation of myosin regulatory light chain (MRLC), LDLR, VLDLR and LRP8. Its activity depends on E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes of the UBE2D family, including UBE2D1, UBE2D2, UBE2D3, and UBE2D4. MYLIP stimulates clathrin-independent endocytosis and acts as a sterol-dependent inhibitor of cellular cholesterol uptake by binding directly to the cytoplasmic tail of the LDLR and promoting its ubiquitination via the UBE2D1/E1 complex. The ubiquitinated LDLR then enters the multivesicular body (MVB) protein-sorting pathway and is shuttled to the lysosome for degradation. Moreover, MYLIP has been identified as a novel ERM-like protein that affects cytoskeleton interactions regulating cell motility, such as neurite outgrowth. The ERM proteins includes ezrin, radixin, and moesin, which are cytoskeletal effector proteins linking actin to membrane-bound proteins at the cell surface. MYLIP contains a FERM-domain and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172  18 VDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQV 67
Cdd:cd17104   17 VDPKANGQECLDKVCQKLGIIEKDYFGLQYTGPKGERLWLNLRNRISRQL 66

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like 5 (EPB41L5); EPB41L5 is a mesenchymal-specific protein that is an integral component of the ARF6-based pathway. It is normally induced during epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) by an EMT-related transcriptional factor, ZEB1, which drives ARF6-based invasion, metastasis and drug resistance. EPB41L5 also binds to paxillin to enhance integrin/paxillin association, and thus promotes focal adhesion dynamics. Moreover, EPB41L5 acts as a substrate for the E3 ubiquitin ligase Mind bomb 1 (Mib1), which is essential for activation of Notch signaling. EPB41L5 is a member of the band 4.1/Nbl4 (novel band 4.1-like protein 4) group of the FERM protein superfamily. It contains a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   5 KVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQVKMDPG---HLR 75
Cdd:cd17205    6 RVSLLDGTDVSVDLPKKAKGQELFEQIMYHLDLIEKDYFGLRFMDSAQVAHWLDVTKSIKKQVKIGPPyclHLR 79

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM domain-containing proteins FRMD4A, FRMD4B, and similar proteins; This family includes FERM domain-containing proteins FRMD4A and FRMD4B, both of which contain a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). FRMD4A is a cytohesin adaptor involved in cell structure, transport and signaling. It promotes the growth of cancer cells in tongue, head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. FRMD4B, also termed GRP1-binding protein GRSP1, interacts with the coil-coil domain of ARF exchange factor GRP1 to form the Grsp1-Grp1 complex that co-localizes with cortical actin rich regions in response to stimulation of CHO-T cells with insulin or epidermal growth factor (EGF).

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gi 807201172   6 VQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLK 61
Cdd:cd17103    7 VVLLDDRRLEILVQPKLLAGDLLDLVASHFNLKEKEYFGLAYEDETGHYNWLQLDK 62

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM domain-containing protein 4A (FRMD4A); FRMD4A is a cytohesin adaptor involved in cell structure, transport and signaling. It promotes the growth of cancer cells in tongue, head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. It also regulates tau secretion by activating cytohesin-Arf6 signaling through connecting cytohesin family Arf6-specific guanine-nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) and Par-3 at primordial adherens junctions during epithelial polarization. As a genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), FRMD4A may play a role in amyloidogenic and tau-related pathways in AD. FRMD4A contains a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   5 KVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLEL 59
Cdd:cd17199    6 QVHLLDDRKLELLVQPKLLAKELLDLVASHFNLKEKEYFGIAFTDETGHLNWLQL 60

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in merlin and similar proteins; Merlin, also termed moesin-ezrin-radixin-like protein, or neurofibromin-2 (NF2), or Schwannomerlin, or Schwannomin, is a member of the ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) family of cytoskeletal proteins that plays an essential role in microvilli formation, T-cell activation, and tumor metastasis through providing a regulated linkage between F-actin and membrane-associated proteins. These proteins may also function in signaling cascades that regulate the assembly of actin stress fibers. The ERM proteins consist of an N-terminal FERM domain, a coiled-coil (CC) domain and a C-terminal tail segment (C-tail) containing a well-defined actin-binding motif, merlin however lacks the typical actin-binding motif in the C-tail. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). Merlin plays vital roles in controlling proper development of organ sizes by specifically binding to a large number of target proteins localized both in cytoplasm and nuclei. Merlin may function as a tumor suppressor that functions upstream of the core Hippo pathway kinases Lats1/2 (Wts in Drosophila) and Mst1/2 (Hpo in Drosophila), as well as the nuclear E3 ubiquitin ligase DDB1-and-Cullin 4-associated Factor 1 (DCAF1)-associated cullin 4-Roc1 ligase, CRL4(DCAF1). Merlin may also has a tumor suppressor function in melanoma cells, the inhibition of the proto-oncogenic Na(+)/H(+) exchanger isoform 1 (NHE1) activity.

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gi 807201172  11 DSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQ 66
Cdd:cd17186   11 DAEMEFNCEMKWKGKDLFDLVCRTIGLRETWYFGLQYTDSKGTVAWLKMDKKVLDQ 66

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 13 (PTPN13) and similar proteins; This family includes tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 13 (PTPN13), FERM and PDZ domain-containing protein 2 (FRMPD2), and FERM domain-containing proteins FRMD1 and FRMD6. All family members contain a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 807201172   4 LKVQFLDDsQKI-FVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGL 45
Cdd:cd17101    4 VNVVLLNG-QRLqVAVDVKTTVQDLFDQVCDHLGLQETELFGL 45

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in radixin and similar proteins; Radixin is a member of the ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) family of cytoskeletal proteins that plays an essential role in microvilli formation, T-cell activation, and tumor metastasis through providing a regulated linkage between F-actin and membrane-associated proteins. These proteins may also function in signaling cascades that regulate the assembly of actin stress fibers. The ERM proteins consist of an N-terminal FERM domain, a coiled-coil (CC) domain and a C-terminal tail segment (C-tail) containing a well-defined actin-binding motif. The C-terminal domain can fold back to bind to the FERM domain forming an autoinhibited conformation. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). Radixin plays important roles in cell polarity, cell motility, invasion and tumor progression. It mediates the binding of F-actin to the plasma membrane after a conformational activation through Akt2-dependent phosphorylation at Thr564. It is also involved in reversal learning and short-term memory by regulating synaptic GABAA receptor density.

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gi 807201172  11 DSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQ 66
Cdd:cd17238    9 DAELEFAIQPNTTGKQLFDQVVKTVGLREVWFFGLQYVDSKGYSTWLKLNKKVTQQ 64

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in Ezrin and similar proteins; Ezrin, also termed cytovillin, or villin-2, or p81, is a member of the ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) family of cytoskeletal proteins that plays an essential role in microvilli formation, T-cell activation, and tumor metastasis through providing a regulated linkage between F-actin and membrane-associated proteins. These proteins may also function in signaling cascades that regulate the assembly of actin stress fibers. The ERM proteins consist of an N-terminal FERM domain, a coiled-coil (CC) domain and a C-terminal tail segment (C-tail) containing a well-defined actin-binding motif. The C-terminal domain can fold back to bind to the FERM domain forming an autoinhibited conformation. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). Ezrin is a tyrosine kinase substrate that functions as a cross-linker between actin cytoskeleton and plasma membrane. It has been implicated in the regulation of the proliferation, apoptosis, adhesion, invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis of cancer cells.

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gi 807201172  11 DSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQ 66
Cdd:cd17239   11 DAELEFAIQPNTTGKQLFDQVVKTIGLREVWYFGLQYVDNKGFPTWLKLDKKVSAQ 66

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 21 (PTPN21) and similar proteins; PTPN21, also termed protein-tyrosine phosphatase D1 (PTPD1), is a cytosolic non-receptor protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) that belongs to the FERM family of PTPs characterized by a conserved N-terminal FERM domain and a C-terminal PTP catalytic domain with an intervening sequence containing an acidic region and a putative SH3 domain-binding sequence. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). PTPN21 interacts with a Tec tyrosine kinase family member, the epithelial and endothelial tyrosine kinase (Etk, also known as Bmx), modulates Stat3 activation, and plays a role in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. It also associates with and activates Src tyrosine kinase, and directs epidermal growth factor (EGF)/Src signaling to the nucleus through activating ERK1/2- and Elk1-dependent gene transcription. PTPD1-Src complex interacts a protein kinase A-anchoring protein AKAP121 to forms a PTPD1-Src-AKAP121 complex, which is required for efficient maintenance of mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP oxidative synthesis. As a novel component of the endocytic pathway, PTPN21 supports EGF receptor stability and mitogenic signaling in bladder cancer cells. Moreover, PTPD1 regulates focal adhesion kinase (FAK) autophosphorylation and cell migration through modulating Src-FAK signaling at adhesion sites.

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gi 807201172   5 KVQFLDDSQKIFVVDQKSSGKALFNLSCSHLNLAEKEYFGLEFCSHSGNNVWLELLKPITKQV 67
Cdd:cd17192    7 RIQLLNNEFVEFTLSVESTGQECLEAVAQRLELREITYFSLWYYNKQNQQRWVDLEKPLKKQL 69

FERM domain C-lobe of FERM domain containing 1 and 6 proteins; FRMD6 (also called willin and hEx/human expanded) is localized throughout the cytoplasm or along the plasma membrane. The Drosophilla protein Ex is a regulator of the Hippo/SWH (Sav/Wts/Hpo) signaling pathway, a signaling pathway that plays a pivotal role in organ size control and is tumor suppression by restricting proliferation and promoting apoptosis. Surprisingly, hEx is thought to function independently of the Hippo pathway. Instead it is hypothesized that hEx inhibits progression through the S phase of the cell cycle by upregulating p21(Cip1) and downregulating Cyclin A. It is also implicated in the progression of Alzheimer disease. Not much is known about FRMD1 to date. Both FRMD1 and FRMD6 contains a single FERM domain which has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe is a member of the PH superfamily. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) , the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 807201172 189 LAVAHMGVLVLRG----NTKINTFNWAKIRKLSFKRKHFLIK---------LHAN-------ILVLCKDTLEFTMASRDA 248
Cdd:cd13185   23 LGITAKGIQIYQEsdgeQQLLRTFPWSNIGKLSFDRKKFEIRpegslrkltYYTSsdekskyLLALCRETHQFSMAIQPR 102