FYVE-like domain found in caspase regulator CARP1 and similar proteins; CARP1, also termed E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF34, or caspases-8 and -10-associated RING finger protein 1, or FYVE-RING finger protein Momo, or RING finger homologous to inhibitor of apoptosis protein (RFI), or RING finger protein 34, or RING finger protein RIFF, is a nuclear protein that functions as a specific E3 ubiquitin ligase for the transcriptional coactivator PGC-1alpha, a master regulator of energy metabolism and adaptive thermogenesis in the brown fat cell, and negatively regulates brown fat cell metabolism. It is preferentially expressed in esophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers, suggesting a possible association with the development of the digestive tract cancers. It regulates the p53 signaling pathway through degrading 14-3-3 sigma and stabilizing MDM2. CARP1 does not localize to membranes in the cell and is involved in the negative regulation of apoptosis, specifically targeting two initiator caspases, caspase 8 and caspase 10, which are distinguished from other FYVE-type proteins. Moreover, CARP1 has an altered sequence in the basic ligand binding patch and lack the WxxD (x for any residue) motif that is conserved only in phosphoinositide binding FYVE domains. Thus it belongs to a family of unique FYVE-type domains called FYVE-like domains. In addition to the N-terminal FYVE-like domain, CARP1 harbors a C-terminal RING domain.

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gi 76363370  59 NIVCKACGLSFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSLCSVSQENLRRCSTCHLL 105
Cdd:cd15769   1 NIVCKACGLAFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSVCSVLQENLRRCSTCHLL 47

FYVE-like domain found in caspase regulator CARP1 and similar proteins; CARP1, also termed E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF34, or caspases-8 and -10-associated RING finger protein 1, or FYVE-RING finger protein Momo, or RING finger homologous to inhibitor of apoptosis protein (RFI), or RING finger protein 34, or RING finger protein RIFF, is a nuclear protein that functions as a specific E3 ubiquitin ligase for the transcriptional coactivator PGC-1alpha, a master regulator of energy metabolism and adaptive thermogenesis in the brown fat cell, and negatively regulates brown fat cell metabolism. It is preferentially expressed in esophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers, suggesting a possible association with the development of the digestive tract cancers. It regulates the p53 signaling pathway through degrading 14-3-3 sigma and stabilizing MDM2. CARP1 does not localize to membranes in the cell and is involved in the negative regulation of apoptosis, specifically targeting two initiator caspases, caspase 8 and caspase 10, which are distinguished from other FYVE-type proteins. Moreover, CARP1 has an altered sequence in the basic ligand binding patch and lack the WxxD (x for any residue) motif that is conserved only in phosphoinositide binding FYVE domains. Thus it belongs to a family of unique FYVE-type domains called FYVE-like domains. In addition to the N-terminal FYVE-like domain, CARP1 harbors a C-terminal RING domain.

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gi 76363370  59 NIVCKACGLSFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSLCSVSQENLRRCSTCHLL 105
Cdd:cd15769   1 NIVCKACGLAFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSVCSVLQENLRRCSTCHLL 47

RING finger, HC subclass, found in caspases-8 and -10-associated RING finger protein CARP-1, CARP-2 and similar proteins; The CARP subfamily includes CARP-1 and CARP-2 proteins, both of which are E3 ubiquitin ligases that ubiquitinate apical caspases and target them for proteasome-mediated degradation. As a novel group of caspase regulators with a FYVE-type zinc finger domain, they do not localize to membranes in the cell and are involved in the negative regulation of apoptosis, specifically targeting two initiator caspases, caspase 8, and caspase 10. Moreover, they stabilize MDM2 by inhibiting MDM2 self-ubiquitination, as well as by targeting 14-3-3sigma for degradation. They work together with MDM2 to enhance p53 degradation, thereby inhibiting p53-mediated cell death. CARPs contain an N-terminal FYVE-like domain that can serve as a membrane-targeting or endosome localizing signal and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger domain.

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gi 76363370 332 SLCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16500   1 DLCKICMDAAIDCVLLECGHMVTCTDCGKKLSECPICRQYVVRVVHFF 48

FYVE-like domain found in caspase regulator CARP1 and similar proteins; CARP1, also termed E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase RNF34, or caspases-8 and -10-associated RING finger protein 1, or FYVE-RING finger protein Momo, or RING finger homologous to inhibitor of apoptosis protein (RFI), or RING finger protein 34, or RING finger protein RIFF, is a nuclear protein that functions as a specific E3 ubiquitin ligase for the transcriptional coactivator PGC-1alpha, a master regulator of energy metabolism and adaptive thermogenesis in the brown fat cell, and negatively regulates brown fat cell metabolism. It is preferentially expressed in esophageal, gastric and colorectal cancers, suggesting a possible association with the development of the digestive tract cancers. It regulates the p53 signaling pathway through degrading 14-3-3 sigma and stabilizing MDM2. CARP1 does not localize to membranes in the cell and is involved in the negative regulation of apoptosis, specifically targeting two initiator caspases, caspase 8 and caspase 10, which are distinguished from other FYVE-type proteins. Moreover, CARP1 has an altered sequence in the basic ligand binding patch and lack the WxxD (x for any residue) motif that is conserved only in phosphoinositide binding FYVE domains. Thus it belongs to a family of unique FYVE-type domains called FYVE-like domains. In addition to the N-terminal FYVE-like domain, CARP1 harbors a C-terminal RING domain.

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gi 76363370  59 NIVCKACGLSFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSLCSVSQENLRRCSTCHLL 105
Cdd:cd15769   1 NIVCKACGLAFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSVCSVLQENLRRCSTCHLL 47

RING finger, HC subclass, found in Dictyostelium discoideum Cbl-like protein A (CblA) and similar proteins; CblA is a Dictyostelium homolog of the Cbl proteins which are multi-domain proteins acting as key negative regulators of various receptor and non-receptor tyrosine kinase signaling. CblA upregulates STATc tyrosine phosphorylation by downregulating PTP3, the protein tyrosine phosphatase responsible for dephosphorylating STATc. STATc is a signal transducer and activator of transcription protein. Like other Cbl proteins, CblA contains a tyrosine-kinase-binding domain (TKB), a proline-rich domain, a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger, and an ubiquitin-associated (UBA) domain. TKB, also known as a phosphotyrosine binding PTB domain, is composed of a four helix-bundle, a Ca2+ binding EF-hand and a highly variant SH2 domain. This family also includes Drosophila melanogaster defense repressor 1 (Dnr1) that was identified as an inhibitor of Dredd activity in the absence of a microbial insult in Drosophila S2 cells. It inhibits the Drosophila initiator caspases Dredd and Dronc. Moreover, Dnr1 acts as a negative regulator of the Imd (immune deficiency) innate immune-response pathway. Its mutations cause neurodegeneration in Drosophila by activating the innate immune response in the brain. Dnr1 contains a FERM N-terminal domain followed by a region rich in glutamine and serine residues, a central FERM domain, and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 76363370 327 DEEDDSLCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16501   1 SGADADLCVVCMDAPIDTVFLECGHLACCRLCSKRLRVCPICRQPISRVVRIF 53

RING finger, HC subclass, found in E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase XIAP, baculoviral IAP repeat-containing protein 8 (BIRC8) and similar proteins; XIAP, also known as baculoviral IAP repeat-containing protein 4 (BIRC4), IAP-like protein (ILP), inhibitor of apoptosis protein 3 (IAP-3), or X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (X-linked IAP), is a potent suppressor of apoptosis that directly inhibits specific members of the caspase family of cysteine proteases, including caspase-3, -7, and -9. It promotes proteasomal degradation of caspase-3 and enhances its anti-apoptotic effect in Fas-induced cell death. The ubiquitin-protein ligase (E3) activity of XIAP also exhibits in the ubiquitination of second mitochondria-derived activator of caspases (Smac). The mitochondrial proteins, Smac/DIABLO and Omi/HtrA2, can inhibit the antiapoptotic activity of XIAP. XIAP has also been implicated in several intracellular signaling cascades involved in the cellular response to stress, such as the c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), the nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB), and the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) pathways. Moreover, XIAP can regulate copper homeostasis by interacting with MURR1. BIRC8, also known as inhibitor of apoptosis-like protein 2, IAP-like protein 2, ILP-2, or testis-specific inhibitor of apoptosis, is a tissue-specific homolog of E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase XIAP. It has been implicated in the control of apoptosis in the testis by direct inhibition of caspase 9. Both XIAP and BIRC8 contain three N-terminal baculoviral IAP repeat (BIR) domains, a ubiquitin-association (UBA) domain and a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger at the carboxyl terminus.

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gi 76363370 324 QLQDEEDDSLCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVFKS 381
Cdd:cd16714   7 KLRRLQEEKLCKICMDRNISIVFIPCGHLVTCKQCAEALDKCPICCTVITFKQKIFMS 64

Modified RING finger, HC subclass (C3HC5-type), found in neuralized-like protein NEURL1A, NEURL1B, and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Drosophila neuralized (D-neu) protein, and its two mammalian homologs, NEURL1A and NEURL1B. D-neu is a regulator of the developmentally important Notch signaling pathway. NEURL1A, also known as NEURL1, NEU, neuralized 1, or RING finger protein 67 (RNF67), is a mammalian homolog of D-neu. It functions as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that directly interacts with and monoubiquitinates cytoplasmic polyadenylation element-binding protein 3 (CPEB3), an RNA binding protein and a translational regulator of local protein synthesis, which facilitates hippocampal plasticity and hippocampal-dependent memory storage. It also acts as a potential tumor suppressor that causes apoptosis and downregulates Notch target genes in medulloblastoma. NEURL1B, also known as neuralized-2 (NEUR2) or neuralized-like protein 3, is another mammalian homolog of D-neu protein. It functions as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with and ubiquitinates Delta. Thus, it plays a role in the endocytic pathways for Notch signaling by working cooperatively with another E3 ligase, Mind bomb-1 (Mib1), in Delta endocytosis to hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (Hrs)-positive vesicles. Members of this subfamily contain two neuralized homology regions (NHRs) responsible for Neural-ligand interactions and a modified C3HC5-type RING-HC finger required for ubiquitin ligase activity. The C3HC5-type RING-HC finger is distinguished from typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger due to the existence of the additional cysteine residue in the middle portion of the RING finger domain.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSE----CPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16647   4 CVICYERPVDTVLYRCGHMCMCYDCALQLKRrggsCPICRAPIKDVIKIY 53

RING finger, HC subclass, found in apoptosis protein c-IAP1, c-IAP2, livin, and similar proteins; The cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein c-IAPs function as ubiquitin E3 ligases that mediate the ubiquitination of substrates involved in apoptosis, nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB) signaling, and oncogenesis. Unlike other IAPs, such as XIAP, c-IAPs exhibit minimal binding to caspases and may not play an important role in the inhibition of these proteases. c-IAP1, also known as baculoviral IAP repeat-containing protein BIRC2, IAP-2, RING finger protein 48, or TNFR2-TRAF-signaling complex protein 2, is a potent regulator of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family and NF-kappaB signaling pathways in the cytoplasm. It can also regulate E2F1 transcription factor-mediated control of cyclin transcription in the nucleus. c-IAP2, also known as BIRC3, IAP-1, apoptosis inhibitor 2 (API2), or IAP homolog C, also influences ubiquitin-dependent pathways that modulate innate immune signalling by activation of NF-kappaB. c-IAPs contain three N-terminal baculoviral IAP repeat (BIR) domains that enable interactions with proteins, a ubiquitin-association (UBA) domain that is responsible for the binding of polyubiquitin (polyUb), a caspase activation and recruitment domain (CARD) that serves as a protein interaction surface, and a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger at the carboxyl terminus that is required for ubiquitin ligase activity. Livin, also known as baculoviral IAP repeat-containing protein 7 (BIRC7), kidney inhibitor of apoptosis protein (KIAP), melanoma inhibitor of apoptosis protein (ML-IAP), or RING finger protein 50, was identified as the melanoma IAP. It plays crucial roles in apoptosis, cell proliferation, and cell cycle control. Its anti-apoptotic activity is regulated by the inhibition of caspase-3, -7, and -9. Its E3 ubiquitin-ligase-like activity promotes degradation of Smac/DIABLO, a critical endogenous regulator of all IAPs. Unlike other family members, mammalian livin contains a single BIR domain and a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. The UBA domain can be detected in non-mammalian homologs of livin.

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gi 76363370 324 QLQDEEddsLCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVFKS 381
Cdd:cd16713   3 RLQEER---TCKVCMDKEVSIVFIPCGHLVVCTECAPSLRKCPICRATIKGTVRTFLS 57

RING finger, HC subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana protein XB3 homolog 5 (XBAT35) and similar proteins; XBAT35, also known as ankyrin repeat domain and RING finger-containing protein XBAT35, or RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase XBAT35, has no E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity observed when associated with the E2 enzyme UBC8 in vitro. It contains a typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRM----SECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd23129   5 CVVCMDAPRDAVCVPCGHVAGCMSCLKALmqssPLCPICRAPVRQVIKVY 54

third RING finger, HC subclass, found in mind bomb 1 (MIB1) and similar proteins; MIB1, also known as DAPK-interacting protein 1 (DIP-1) or zinc finger ZZ type with ankyrin repeat domain protein 2, is a large, multi-domain E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that promotes ubiquitination of the cytoplasmic tails of Notch ligands, and thus plays an essential role in controlling metazoan development by Notch signaling. It is also involved in Wnt/beta-catenin signaling and nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB signaling, and has been implicated in innate immunity, neuronal function, genomic stability, and cell death. MIB1 contains an MZM region with two Mib-Herc2 domains flanking a ZZ zinc finger, a REP region including two tandem Mib repeats, an ANK region that spans ankyrin repeats, and a RNG region consisting of three C3HC4-type RING-HC fingers. This model corresponds to the third RING-HC finger.

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gi 76363370 332 SLCRICMDAVIDCVLLeCGHMvTCTKCGKRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16727   1 TMCPVCLDRLKNMIFL-CGHG-TCQLCGDRMSECPICRKAIEKRILLY 46

RING finger, HC subclass, found in leucine-rich repeat and sterile alpha motif-containing protein 1 (LRSAM1) and similar proteins; LRSAM1, also known as Tsg101-associated ligase (TAL), or RIFLE, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that physically associates with, and selectively ubiquitylates, Tsg101, an E2-like molecule that regulates vesicular trafficking processes in yeast and mammals. It regulates a Tsg101-associated complex responsible for the sorting of cargo into cytoplasm-containing vesicles that bud at the multivesicular body and at the plasma membrane. LRSAM1 is a multidomain protein containing an N-terminal leucine-rich repeat (LRR), followed by several recognizable motifs, including an ezrin-radixin-moezin (ERM) domain, a coiled-coil (CC) region, a SAM domain, and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger domain.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSECPICRQYVV 373
Cdd:cd16515   4 CVVCMDAESQVIFLPCGHVCCCQTCSSSLSTCPLCRADIT 43

Modified RING finger, HC subclass (C3HC5-type), found in neuralized-like protein 1B (NEURL1B); NEURL1B, also known as neuralized-2 (NEUR2) or neuralized-like protein 3, is a mammalian homolog of the Drosophila neuralized (D-neu) protein. It functions as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with and ubiquitinates Delta. Thus, it plays a role in the endocytic pathways for Notch signaling through working cooperatively with another E3 ligase, Mind bomb-1 (Mib1), in Delta endocytosis to hepatocyte growth factor-regulated tyrosine kinase substrate (Hrs)-positive vesicles. NEURL1B contains two neuralized homology regions (NHRs) responsible for Neural-ligand interactions and a modified C3HC5-type RING-HC finger required for ubiquitin ligase activity. The C3HC5-type RING-HC finger is distinguished from typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger due to the existence of the additional cysteine residue in the middle portion of the RING finger domain.

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gi 76363370 331 DSLCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSE-----CPICRQYVVRAVHVFKS 381
Cdd:cd16786   2 NGECTVCFDSEVDTVIYTCGHMCLCNSCGLKLKRqinacCPICRRVIKDVIKIYRP 57

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RNA-binding protein MEX3B; MEX3B, also known as RING finger and KH domain-containing protein 3 (RKHD3), or RING finger protein 195 (RNF195), is an RNA-binding phosphoprotein that localizes in P-bodies and stress granules, which are two structures involved in the storage and turnover of mRNAs. It regulates the spatial organization of the Rap1 pathway that orchestrates Sertoli cell functions. It has a 3' long conserved untranslated region (3'LCU)-mediated fine-tuning system for mRNA regulation in early vertebrate development such as anteroposterior (AP) patterning and signal transduction. MEX3B contains two K homology (KH) domains that provide RNA-binding capacity, and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. Like other MEX-3 family proteins, MEX3B shuttles between the nucleus and the cytoplasm via the CRM1-dependent export pathway.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSE-----CPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16721   7 CSICFESEVIAALVPCGHNLFCMECANRICEknepqCPVCHAAVTQAIRIF 57

Modified RING finger, HC subclass (C3HC5-type), found in mahogunin RING finger protein 1 (MGRN1), RING finger protein 157 (RNF157) and similar proteins; MGRN1, also known as RING finger protein 156 (RNF156), is a cytosolic E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that inhibits signaling through the G protein-coupled melanocortin receptors-1 (MC1R), -2 (MC2R) and -4 (MC4R) via ubiquitylation-dependent and -independent processes. It suppresses chaperone-associated misfolded protein aggregation and toxicity. MGRN1 interacts with cytosolic prion proteins (PrPs) that are linked with neurodegeneration. It also interacts with expanded polyglutamine proteins, and suppresses misfolded polyglutamine aggregation and cytotoxicity. Moreover, MGRN1 inhibits melanocortin receptor signaling by competition with Galphas, suggesting a novel pathway for melanocortin signaling from the cell surface to the nucleus. MGRN1 also interacts with and ubiquitylates TSG101, a key component of the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT)-I, and regulates endosomal trafficking. A null mutation in the gene encoding MGRN1 causes spongiform neurodegeneration, suggesting a link between dysregulation of endosomal trafficking and spongiform neurodegeneration. RNF157 is a cytoplasmic E3 ubiquitin ligase predominantly expressed in the brain. It is a homolog of the E3 ligase mahogunin ring finger-1 (MGRN1). In cultured neurons, it promotes neuronal survival in an E3 ligase-dependent manner. In contrast, it supports growth and maintenance of dendrites independent of its E3 ligase activity. RNF157 interacts with and ubiquitinates the adaptor protein APBB1 (amyloid beta precursor protein-binding, family B, member 1 or Fe65), which regulates neuronal survival, but not dendritic growth downstream of RNF157. The nuclear localization of APBB1 together with its interaction partner RNA-binding protein SART3 (squamous cell carcinoma antigen recognized by T cells 3 or Tip110) is crucial to trigger apoptosis. Both MGRN1 and RNF157 contain a modified C3HC5-type RING-HC finger, and a functionally uncharacterized region, known as domain associated with RING2 (DAR2), N-terminal to the RING finger. The C3HC5-type RING-HC finger is distinguished from typical C3HC4 RING-HC finger due to the existence of the additional cysteine residue in the middle portion of the RING finger domain.

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gi 76363370 332 SLCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRM----SECPICR 369
Cdd:cd16789   1 SECVICLSDPRDTAVLPCRHLCLCSDCAEVLryqsNKCPICR 42

second RING finger, HC subclass, found in mind bomb 2 (MIB2) and similar proteins; MIB2, also known as novel zinc finger protein (Novelzin), putative NF-kappa-B-activating protein 002N, skeletrophin, or zinc finger ZZ type with ankyrin repeat domain protein 1, is a large, multi-domain E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that promotes ubiquitination of the cytoplasmic tails of Notch ligands. Especially, it promotes Delta ubiquitylation and endocytosis in Notch activation. Overexpression of MIB2, activates NF-kappaB and interferon-stimulated response element (ISRE) reporter activity. Moreover, MIB2 acts as a novel component of the activated B-cell CLL/lymphoma 10 (BCL10) complex and controls BCL10-dependent NF-kappaB activation. It also functions as a founder myoblast-specific protein that regulates myoblast fusion and muscle stability. MIB2 contains an MZM region with two Mib-Herc2 domains flanking a ZZ zinc finger, a REP region including two tandem Mib repeats, an ANK region that spans ankyrin repeats, and a RNG region consisting of two C3HC4-type RING-HC fingers. This model corresponds to the second RING-HC finger.

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gi 76363370 329 EDDSLCRICMDAVIDCVLlECGHMvTCTKCGKRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16728   2 EERITCPICIDNHIKLVF-QCGHG-SCIECSSALKACPICRQAIRERIQIF 50

FYVE domain found in RUN and FYVE domain-containing protein RUFY1, RUFY2 and similar proteins; This family includes RUN and FYVE domain-containing protein RUFY1 and RUFY2. RUFY1, also termed FYVE-finger protein EIP1, or La-binding protein 1, or Rab4-interacting protein (Rabip4), or Zinc finger FYVE domain-containing protein 12 (ZFY12), a human homologue of mouse Rabip4, an effector of Rab4 GTPase that regulates recycling of endocytosed cargo. RUFY1 is an endosomal protein that functions as a dual effector of Rab4 and Rab14 and is involved in efficient recycling of transferrin (Tfn). It is a downstream effector of Etk, a downstream tyrosine kinase of PI3-kinase that is involved in regulation of vesicle trafficking. RUFY2, also termed Rab4-interacting protein related, is a novel embryonic factor that is present in the nucleus at early stages of embryonic development. It may have both endosomal functions in the cytoplasm and nuclear functions. Both RUFY1 and RUFY2 contain an N-terminal RUN domain and a C-terminal FYVE domain with two coiled-coil domains in-between.

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gi 76363370  62 CKACGLSFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSLCSVSQENL-------RRCSTCH 103
Cdd:cd15721  10 CQQCEKEFSLSRRKHHCRNCGGIFCNSCSDNTMPLpssakpvRVCDTCY 58

HC subclass of RING (RING-HC) finger and its variants; The RING finger is a specialized type of Zn-finger of 40 to 60 residues that binds two atoms of zinc. It is defined by the "cross-brace" motif that chelates zinc atoms by eight amino acid residues, typically Cys or His, arranged in a characteristic spacing. Canonical RING motifs have been categorized into two major subclasses, RING-HC (C3HC4-type) and RING-H2 (C3H2C3-type), according to their Cys/His content. There are also many variants of RING fingers. Some have a different Cys/His pattern. Some lack a single Cys or His residue at typical Zn ligand positions, especially, the fourth or eighth zinc ligand is prevalently exchanged for an Asp, which can chelate Zn in a RING finger as well. This family corresponds to the HC subclass of RING (RING-HC) fingers that are characterized by containing C3HC4-type canonical RING-HC fingers or noncanonical RING-HC finger variants, including C4C4-, C3HC3D-, C2H2C4-, and C3HC5-type modified RING-HC fingers. The canonical RING-HC finger has been defined as C-X2-C-X(9-39)-C-X(1-3)-H-X(2-3)-C-X2-C-X(4-48)-C-X2-C. It binds two Zn ions in a unique "cross-brace" arrangement, which distinguishes it from tandem zinc fingers and other similar motifs. RING-HC fingers can be found in a group of diverse proteins with a variety of cellular functions, including oncogenesis, development, viral replication, signal transduction, the cell cycle, and apoptosis. Many of them are ubiquitin-protein ligases (E3s) that serve as scaffolds for binding to ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (E2s, also referred to as ubiquitin carrier proteins or UBCs) in close proximity to substrate proteins, which enables efficient transfer of ubiquitin from E2 to the substrates.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHmVTCTKCGKRMSE-----CPIC 368
Cdd:cd16449   3 CPICLERLKDPVLLPCGH-VFCRECIRRLLEsgsikCPIC 41

FYVE domain found in lateral signaling target protein 2 homolog (Lst2) and similar proteins; Lst2, also termed zinc finger FYVE domain-containing protein 28, is a monoubiquitinylated phosphoprotein that functions as a negative regulator of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling. Unlike other FYVE domain-containing proteins, Lst2 displays primarily non-endosomal localization. Its endosomal localization is regulated by monoubiquitinylation. Lst2 physically binds Trim3, also known as BERP or RNF22, which is a coordinator of endosomal trafficking and interacts with Hrs and a complex that biases cargo recycling.

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gi 76363370  62 CKACGLSFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSLCS 90
Cdd:cd15731  14 CMACSAPFTVLRRRHHCRNCGKIFCSRCS 42

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RNA-binding proteins of the evolutionarily-conserved MEX-3 family; MEX-3 phosphoproteins are found in vertebrates. They are mediators of post-transcriptional regulation in different organisms, and have been implicated in many core biological processes, including embryonic development, epithelial homeostasis, immune responses, metabolism, and cancer. They contain two K homology (KH) domains that provide RNA-binding capacity, and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. They shuttle between the nucleus and the cytoplasm via the CRM1-dependent export pathway. The RNA-binding protein MEX-3 from nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is the founding member of the MEX-3 family. Due to the lack of a RING-HC finger, it is not included here.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRM-----SECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16518   3 CVVCFESEVVAALVPCGHNLFCMECANRIceksdPECPVCHTPVTQAIRIF 53

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RNA-binding protein MEX3C; MEX3C, also known as RING finger and KH domain-containing protein 2 (RKHD2), or RING finger protein 194 (RNF194), is an RNA-binding phosphoprotein that acts as a suppressor of chromosomal instability. It functions as an ubiquitin E3 ligase responsible for the post-transcriptional, HLA-A allotype-specific regulation of MHC class I molecules (MHC-I). It also modifies retinoic acid inducible gene-1 (RIG-I) in stress granules and plays a critical role in eliciting antiviral immune responses. Moreover, MEX3C plays an essential role in normal postnatal growth via enhancing the local expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) in bone. It may also be involved in metabolic regulation of energy balance. MEX3C contains two K homology (KH) domains that provide RNA-binding capacity, and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. Like other MEX-3 family proteins, MEX3C shuttles between the nucleus and the cytoplasm via the CRM1-dependent export pathway.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCG-----KRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16722   4 CVICFENEVIAALVPCGHNLFCMECAnkiceKETPSCPVCQTAVTQAIQIH 54

FYVE domain like superfamily; FYVE domain is a 60-80 residue double zinc finger motif-containing module named after the four proteins, Fab1, YOTB, Vac1, and EEA1. The canonical FYVE domains are distinguished from other zinc fingers by three signature sequences: an N-terminal WxxD motif (x for any residue), the central basic R(R/K)HHCRxCG patch, and a C-terminal RVC motif, which form a compact phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PtdIns3P, also termed PI3P)-binding site. They are found in many membrane trafficking regulators, including EEA1, Hrs, Vac1p, Vps27p, and FENS-1, which locate to early endosomes, specifically bind PtdIns3P, and play important roles in vesicular traffic and in signal transduction. Some proteins, such as rabphilin-3A and alpha-Rab3-interacting molecules (RIMs), are also involved in membrane trafficking and bind to members of the Rab subfamily of GTP hydrolases. However, they contain FYVE-related domains that are structurally similar to the canonical FYVE domains but lack the three signature sequences. At this point, they may not bind to phosphoinositides. In addition, this superfamily also contains the third group of proteins, caspase-associated ring proteins CARP1 and CARP2. They do not localize to membranes in the cell and are involved in the negative regulation of apoptosis, specifically targeting two initiator caspases, caspase 8 and caspase 10, which are distinguished from other FYVE-type proteins. Moreover, these proteins have an altered sequence in the basic ligand binding patch and lack the WxxD motif that is conserved only in phosphoinositide binding FYVE domains. Thus they constitute a family of unique FYVE-type domains called FYVE-like domains. The FYVE domain is structurally similar to the RING domain and the PHD finger. This superfamily also includes ADDz zinc finger domain, which is a PHD-like zinc finger motif that contains two parts, a C2-C2 and a PHD-like zinc finger.

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gi 76363370  62 CKACGLSFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSLCSV---------SQENLRRCSTCH 103
Cdd:cd00065   2 CMLCGKKFSLFRRRHHCRRCGRVFCSKCSSkklplpsfgSGKPVRVCDSCY 52

Modified RING finger, HC subclass (C3HC5-type), found in cell growth regulator with RING finger domain protein 1 (CGRRF1) and similar proteins; CGRRF1, also known as cell growth regulatory gene 19 protein (CGR19) or RING finger protein 197 (RNF197), functions as a novel biomarker to monitor endometrial sensitivity and response to insulin-sensitizing drugs, such as metformin, in the context of obesity. CGRRF1 contains a C-terminal modified C3HC5-type RING-HC finger, which is distinguished from typical C3HC4 RING-HC finger due to the existence of the additional cysteine residue in the middle portion of the RING finger domain.

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gi 76363370 333 LCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRMSECPICR 369
Cdd:cd16787   2 DCVVCQNAPVNRVLLPCRHACVCDECFKRLQRCPMCR 38

RING finger, HC subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana protein BENZOIC ACID HYPERSENSITIVE 1 (BAH1) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Arabidopsis thaliana BAH1 and BAH1-like. BAH1, also known as protein NITROGEN LIMITATION ADAPTATION (NLA), or RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase BAH1, acts as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that mediates E2-dependent protein ubiquitination. It plays a role in salicylic acid-mediated negative feedback regulation of salicylic acid (SA) accumulation. It may be involved in the overall regulation of SA, benzoic acid and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis. It controls the adaptability to nitrogen limitation by channeling the phenylpropanoid metabolic flux to the induced anthocyanin synthesis. BAH1-like, also known as RING finger protein 178, or RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase BAH1-like, is a probable E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase. Members of this subfamily contain a typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 76363370 329 EDDSLCRICMDAVIDCVLLECGH----MVTCT----------KCGKRMSECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd23127   6 EFDLTCSICLDTVFDPVALGCGHlfcnSCACSaasvlifqglKAAPPEAKCPLCRQDGVYADAVH 70

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RNA-binding protein MEX3A; MEX3A, also known as RING finger and KH domain-containing protein 4 (RKHD4), is an RNA-binding phosphoprotein that localizes in P-bodies and stress granules, which are two structures involved in the storage and turnover of mRNAs. It has been implicated in the regulation of tumorigenesis. It controls the polarity and stemness of intestinal epithelial cells through the post-transcriptional regulation of the homeobox transcription factor CDX2, which plays a crucial role in intestinal cell fate specification, both during normal development and in tumorigenic processes involving intestinal reprogramming. Moreover, it exhibits a transforming activity when overexpressed in gastric epithelial cells. MEX3A contains two K homology (KH) domains that provide RNA-binding capacity, and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. Like other MEX-3 family proteins, MEX3A shuttles between the nucleus and the cytoplasm via the CRM1-dependent export pathway.

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gi 76363370 334 CRICMDAVIDCVLLECGHMVTCTKCGKRM-----SECPICRQYVVRAVHVF 379
Cdd:cd16720   5 CMVCFESEVTAALVPCGHNLFCMECAVRIcernePECPVCHALATQAIRIF 55

FYVE domain found in RUN and FYVE domain-containing protein 2 (RUFY2) and similar proteins; RUFY2, also termed Rab4-interacting protein related, is a novel embryonic factor that contains an N-terminal RUN domain and a C-terminal FYVE domain with two coiled-coil domains in-between. It is present in the nucleus at early stages of embryonic development. It may have both endosomal functions in the cytoplasm and nuclear functions.

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gi 76363370  62 CKACGLSFSVFRKKHVCCDCKKDFCSLCS-------VSQENLRRCSTCHLL 105
Cdd:cd15759  13 CKLCEKEFSLSKRKHHCRNCGEIFCNACSdnelplpSSPKPVRVCDSCHAM 63