RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of TDP-43 (also termed TARDBP), a ubiquitously expressed pathogenic protein whose normal function and abnormal aggregation are directly linked to the genetic disease cystic fibrosis, and two neurodegenerative disorders: frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). TDP-43 binds both DNA and RNA, and has been implicated in transcriptional repression, pre-mRNA splicing and translational regulation. TDP-43 is a dimeric protein with two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a C-terminal glycine-rich domain. The RRMs are responsible for DNA and RNA binding; they bind to TAR DNA and RNA sequences with UG-repeats. The glycine-rich domain can interact with the hnRNP family proteins to form the hnRNP-rich complex involved in splicing inhibition. It is also essential for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) exon 9-skipping activity.

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gi 442632483 193 KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFIPKPFRAFSFVTFLDPYVPRVVCGEKHIIKGVSVHVSTAD 262
Cdd:cd12322    2 KVFVGRCTEDMTEDDLRQYFSQFGEVTDVFIPKPFRAFAFVTFADDEVAQSLCGEDHIIKGVSVHISNAE 71

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of TDP-43 (also termed TARDBP), a ubiquitously expressed pathogenic protein whose normal function and abnormal aggregation are directly linked to the genetic disease cystic fibrosis, and two neurodegenerative disorders: frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). TDP-43 binds both DNA and RNA, and has been implicated in transcriptional repression, pre-mRNA splicing and translational regulation. TDP-43 is a dimeric protein with two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a C-terminal glycine-rich domain. The RRMs are responsible for DNA and RNA binding; they bind to TAR DNA and RNA sequences with UG-repeats. The glycine-rich domain can interact with the hnRNP family proteins to form the hnRNP-rich complex involved in splicing inhibition. It is also essential for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) exon 9-skipping activity.

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gi 442632483 193 KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFIPKPFRAFSFVTFLDPYVPRVVCGEKHIIKGVSVHVSTAD 262
Cdd:cd12322    2 KVFVGRCTEDMTEDDLRQYFSQFGEVTDVFIPKPFRAFAFVTFADDEVAQSLCGEDHIIKGVSVHISNAE 71

N-terminal domain of transactive response DNA-binding protein 43; Transactive response DNA-binding protein of 43 kDa (TDP-43) is a nuclear DNA/RNA-binding protein involved in gene transcription and mRNA processing, transport, and translational regulation. It is vital to pre-mRNA and microRNA processing and regulates stress granule activity through the differential regulation of G3BP and TIA-1. It also forms aggregates implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The N-terminal domain of TDP-43 is required for its physiological functions and pathological aggregation.

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gi 442632483   3 FVHVSEKEGDEPIELPAEEDGTLLLSTLQAQFPESSGLQYRNVDTKAVRGVRSNEGRLYSPSEetGWGEYHYFCVF 78
Cdd:cd19609    1 YVRVAEDEGDEPIEVPLEEDGTLLLSTLQAQFPGATGLKYRNPETGRARGVRLVDGKLYPPEG--GWGDRVYYVVF 74

RNA recognition motif (RRM) domain [Translation, ribosomal structure and biogenesis];

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gi 442632483 113 GLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGS 157
Cdd:COG0724    8 NLPYSVTEEDLRELFSEYGEVTSVKLITDRETGRSRGFGFVEMPD 52

RNA recognition motif. (a.k.a. RRM, RBD, or RNP domain); The RRM motif is probably diagnostic of an RNA binding protein. RRMs are found in a variety of RNA binding proteins, including various hnRNP proteins, proteins implicated in regulation of alternative splicing, and protein components of snRNPs. The motif also appears in a few single stranded DNA binding proteins. The RRM structure consists of four strands and two helices arranged in an alpha/beta sandwich, with a third helix present during RNA binding in some cases The C-terminal beta strand (4th strand) and final helix are hard to align and have been omitted in the SEED alignment The LA proteins have an N terminal rrm which is included in the seed. There is a second region towards the C terminus that has some features characteriztic of a rrm but does not appear to have the important structural core of a rrm. The LA proteins are one of the main autoantigens in Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease.

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gi 442632483  109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRsGHSKGFGFVRFGSYD 159
Cdd:pfam00076   1 LFVGNLPPDTTEEDLKDLFSKFGPIKSIRLVRDET-GRSKGFAFVEFEDEE 50

RNA recognition motif;

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gi 442632483   193 KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFIPKP-----FRAFSFVTFLDP 238
Cdd:smart00360   1 TLFVGNLPPDTTEEELRELFSKFGKVESVRLVRDketgkSKGFAFVEFESE 51

RNA recognition motif (RRM) domain [Translation, ribosomal structure and biogenesis];

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gi 442632483 193 KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFIPKP-----FRAFSFVTF 235
Cdd:COG0724    3 KIYVGNLPYSVTEEDLRELFSEYGEVTSVKLITDretgrSRGFGFVEM 50

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of TDP-43 (also termed TARDBP), a ubiquitously expressed pathogenic protein whose normal function and abnormal aggregation are directly linked to the genetic disease cystic fibrosis, and two neurodegenerative disorders: frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). TDP-43 binds both DNA and RNA, and has been implicated in transcriptional repression, pre-mRNA splicing and translational regulation. TDP-43 is a dimeric protein with two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a C-terminal glycine-rich domain. The RRMs are responsible for DNA and RNA binding; they bind to TAR DNA and RNA sequences with UG-repeats. The glycine-rich domain can interact with the hnRNP family proteins to form the hnRNP-rich complex involved in splicing inhibition. It is also essential for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) exon 9-skipping activity.

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gi 442632483 193 KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFIPKPFRAFSFVTFLDPYVPRVVCGEKHIIKGVSVHVSTAD 262
Cdd:cd12322    2 KVFVGRCTEDMTEDDLRQYFSQFGEVTDVFIPKPFRAFAFVTFADDEVAQSLCGEDHIIKGVSVHISNAE 71

N-terminal domain of transactive response DNA-binding protein 43; Transactive response DNA-binding protein of 43 kDa (TDP-43) is a nuclear DNA/RNA-binding protein involved in gene transcription and mRNA processing, transport, and translational regulation. It is vital to pre-mRNA and microRNA processing and regulates stress granule activity through the differential regulation of G3BP and TIA-1. It also forms aggregates implicated in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The N-terminal domain of TDP-43 is required for its physiological functions and pathological aggregation.

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gi 442632483   3 FVHVSEKEGDEPIELPAEEDGTLLLSTLQAQFPESSGLQYRNVDTKAVRGVRSNEGRLYSPSEetGWGEYHYFCVF 78
Cdd:cd19609    1 YVRVAEDEGDEPIEVPLEEDGTLLLSTLQAQFPGATGLKYRNPETGRARGVRLVDGKLYPPEG--GWGDRVYYVVF 74

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A subfamily; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP A0, hnRNP A1, hnRNP A2/B1, hnRNP A3 and similar proteins. hnRNP A0 is a low abundance hnRNP protein that has been implicated in mRNA stability in mammalian cells. It has been identified as the substrate for MAPKAP-K2 and may be involved in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced post-transcriptional regulation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP-2). hnRNP A1 is an abundant eukaryotic nuclear RNA-binding protein that may modulate splice site selection in pre-mRNA splicing. hnRNP A2/B1 is an RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that interacts with the hnRNP A2 response element (A2RE). Many mRNAs, such as myelin basic protein (MBP), myelin-associated oligodendrocytic basic protein (MOBP), carboxyanhydrase II (CAII), microtubule-associated protein tau, and amyloid precursor protein (APP) are trafficked by hnRNP A2/B1. hnRNP A3 is also a RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that participates in the trafficking of A2RE-containing RNA. The hnRNP A subfamily is characterized by two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), followed by a long glycine-rich region at the C-terminus.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYD-VQMHVLSKRHSIDGRWCEVK 179
Cdd:cd12328    2 LFVGGLKEDVEEEDLREYFSQFGKVESVEIVTDKETGKKRGFAFVTFDDHDsVDKIVLQKYHTINGHRCEVK 73

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in yeast nuclear polyadenylated RNA-binding protein 4 (Hrp1p or Nab4p) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of Hrp1p and similar proteins. Hrp1p or Nab4p, also termed cleavage factor IB (CFIB), is a sequence-specific trans-acting factor that is essential for mRNA 3'-end formation in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It can be UV cross-linked to RNA and specifically recognizes the (UA)6 RNA element required for both, the cleavage and poly(A) addition, steps. Moreover, Hrp1p can shuttle between the nucleus and the cytoplasm, and play an additional role in the export of mRNAs to the cytoplasm. Hrp1p also interacts with Rna15p and Rna14p, two components of CF1A. In addition, Hrp1p functions as a factor directly involved in modulating the activity of the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) pathway. It binds specifically to a downstream sequence element (DSE)-containing RNA and interacts with Upf1p, a component of the surveillance complex, further triggering the NMD pathway. Hrp1p contains two central RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and an arginine-glycine-rich region harboring repeats of the sequence RGGF/Y.

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gi 442632483 113 GLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKRHSIDGRWCEVK 179
Cdd:cd12577    5 GLNWDTTEEGLRDYFSQFGTVVDCTIMKDSATGRSRGFGFLTFEDPSSVNEVMKKEHVLDGKIIDPK 71

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in Deleted in azoospermia-associated protein 1 (DAZAP1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of DAZAP1 or DAZ-associated protein 1, also termed proline-rich RNA binding protein (Prrp), a multi-functional ubiquitous RNA-binding protein expressed most abundantly in the testis and essential for normal cell growth, development, and spermatogenesis. DAZAP1 is a shuttling protein whose acetylated form is predominantly nuclear and the nonacetylated form is in cytoplasm. It also functions as a translational regulator that activates translation in an mRNA-specific manner. DAZAP1 was initially identified as a binding partner of Deleted in Azoospermia (DAZ). It also interacts with numerous hnRNPs, including hnRNP U, hnRNP U like-1, hnRNPA1, hnRNPA/B, and hnRNP D, suggesting DAZAP1 might associate and cooperate with hnRNP particles to regulate adenylate-uridylate-rich elements (AU-rich element or ARE)-containing mRNAs. DAZAP1 contains two N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a C-terminal proline-rich domain.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKR-HSIDGRWCEVKVPASRGM 186
Cdd:cd12574    2 LFVGGLDWSTTQETLRSYFSQYGEVVDCVIMKDKTTNQSRGFGFVKFKDPNCVGTVLASRpHNLDGRNIDPKPCTPRGM 80

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in yeast nuclear polyadenylated RNA-binding protein 4 (Hrp1p or Nab4p) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of Hrp1p and similar proteins. Hrp1p or Nab4p, also termed cleavage factor IB (CFIB), is a sequence-specific trans-acting factor that is essential for mRNA 3'-end formation in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It can be UV cross-linked to RNA and specifically recognizes the (UA)6 RNA element required for both, the cleavage and poly(A) addition steps. Moreover, Hrp1p can shuttle between the nucleus and the cytoplasm, and play an additional role in the export of mRNAs to the cytoplasm. Hrp1p also interacts with Rna15p and Rna14p, two components of CF1A. In addition, Hrp1p functions as a factor directly involved in modulating the activity of the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) pathway; it binds specifically to a downstream sequence element (DSE)-containing RNA and interacts with Upf1p, a component of the surveillance complex, further triggering the NMD pathway. Hrp1p contains two central RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and an arginine-glycine-rich region harboring repeats of the sequence RGGF/Y.

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gi 442632483 111 VLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKR-HSIDGRWCEVK 179
Cdd:cd12330    4 VGGLAPDVTEEEFKEYFEQFGTVVDAVVMLDHDTGRSRGFGFVTFDSESAVEKVLSKGfHELGGKKVEVK 73

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A subfamily; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 in hnRNP A0, hnRNP A1, hnRNP A2/B1, hnRNP A3 and similar proteins. hnRNP A0 is a low abundance hnRNP protein that has been implicated in mRNA stability in mammalian cells. It has been identified as the substrate for MAPKAP-K2 and may be involved in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced post-transcriptional regulation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP-2). hnRNP A1 is an abundant eukaryotic nuclear RNA-binding protein that may modulate splice site selection in pre-mRNA splicing. hnRNP A2/B1 is an RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that interacts with the hnRNP A2 response element (A2RE). Many mRNAs, such as myelin basic protein (MBP), myelin-associated oligodendrocytic basic protein (MOBP), carboxyanhydrase II (CAII), microtubule-associated protein tau, and amyloid precursor protein (APP) are trafficked by hnRNP A2/B1. hnRNP A3 is also a RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that participates in the trafficking of A2RE-containing RNA. The hnRNP A subfamily is characterized by two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), followed by a long glycine-rich region at the C-terminus.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRF-GSYDVQMHVLSKRHSIDGRWCEVKVPASR 184
Cdd:cd12578    2 LFIGGLSYETTDDSLRNHFEQWGEITDVVVMKDPATKRSRGFGFVTYsSASEVDAAMNARPHKVDGRVVEPKRAVPR 78

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in AZoospermia (DAZ) autosomal homologs, DAZL (DAZ-like) and BOULE; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM domain of two Deleted in AZoospermia (DAZ) autosomal homologs, DAZL (DAZ-like) and BOULE. BOULE is the founder member of the family and DAZL arose from BOULE in an ancestor of vertebrates. The DAZ gene subsequently originated from a duplication transposition of the DAZL gene. Invertebrates contain a single DAZ homolog, BOULE, while vertebrates, other than catarrhine primates, possess both BOULE and DAZL genes. The catarrhine primates possess BOULE, DAZL, and DAZ genes. The family members encode closely related RNA-binding proteins that are required for fertility in numerous organisms. These proteins contain an RNA recognition motif (RRM), also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), and a varying number of copies of a DAZ motif, believed to mediate protein-protein interactions. DAZL and BOULE contain a single copy of the DAZ motif, while DAZ proteins can contain 8-24 copies of this repeat. Although their specific biochemical functions remain to be investigated, DAZL proteins may interact with poly(A)-binding proteins (PABPs), and act as translational activators of specific mRNAs during gametogenesis.

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gi 442632483 111 VLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDtRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSK 167
Cdd:cd12412    7 VGGIDWDTTEEELREFFSKFGKVKDVKIIKD-RAGVSKGYGFVTFETQEDAEKIQKW 62

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in serine/arginine-rich splicing factor SRSF2, SRSF8 and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of SRSF2 and SRSF8. SRSF2, also termed protein PR264, or splicing component, 35 kDa (splicing factor SC35 or SC-35), is a prototypical SR protein that plays important roles in the alternative splicing of pre-mRNA. It is also involved in transcription elongation by directly or indirectly mediating the recruitment of elongation factors to the C-terminal domain of polymerase II. SRSF2 is exclusively localized in the nucleus and is restricted to nuclear processes. It contains a single N-terminal RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), followed by a C-terminal RS domain rich in serine-arginine dipeptides. The RRM is responsible for the specific recognition of 5'-SSNG-3' (S=C/G) RNA. In the regulation of alternative splicing events, it specifically binds to cis-regulatory elements on the pre-mRNA. The RS domain modulates SRSF2 activity through phosphorylation, directly contacts RNA, and promotes protein-protein interactions with the spliceosome. SRSF8, also termed SRP46 or SFRS2B, is a novel mammalian SR splicing factor encoded by a PR264/SC35 functional retropseudogene. SRSF8 is localized in the nucleus and does not display the same activity as PR264/SC35. It functions as an essential splicing factor in complementing a HeLa cell S100 extract deficient in SR proteins. Like SRSF2, SRSF8 contains a single N-terminal RRM and a C-terminal RS domain.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRF 155
Cdd:cd12311    1 LKVDNLTYRTTPDDLRRVFEKYGEVGDVYIPRDRYTRESRGFAFVRF 47

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in transformer-2 protein homolog TRA2-alpha, TRA2-beta and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of two mammalian homologs of Drosophila transformer-2 (Tra2), TRA2-alpha, TRA2-beta (also termed SFRS10), and similar proteins found in eukaryotes. TRA2-alpha is a 40-kDa serine/arginine-rich (SR) protein that specifically binds to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) exonic splicing enhancer on exon 4 (ESE4) and is necessary for enhanced GnRH pre-mRNA splicing. It strongly stimulates GnRH intron A excision in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, TRA2-alpha can interact with either 9G8 or SRp30c, which may also be crucial for ESE-dependent GnRH pre-mRNA splicing. TRA2-beta is a serine/arginine-rich (SR) protein that controls the pre-mRNA alternative splicing of the calcitonin/calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) protein and the tau protein. Both, TRA2-alpha and TRA2-beta, contains a well conserved RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), flanked by the N- and C-terminal arginine/serine (RS)-rich regions.

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gi 442632483 105 RCfdLIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYD 159
Cdd:cd12363    2 RC--LGVFGLSLYTTERDLREVFSRYGPIEKVQVVYDQQTGRSRGFGFVYFESVE 54

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP D0, hnRNP A/B, hnRNP DL and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 in hnRNP D0, hnRNP A/B, hnRNP DL and similar proteins. hnRNP D0 is a UUAG-specific nuclear RNA binding protein that may be involved in pre-mRNA splicing and telomere elongation. hnRNP A/B is an RNA unwinding protein with a high affinity for G- followed by U-rich regions. hnRNP A/B has also been identified as an APOBEC1-binding protein that interacts with apolipoprotein B (apoB) mRNA transcripts around the editing site and thus plays an important role in apoB mRNA editing. hnRNP DL (or hnRNP D-like) is a dual functional protein that possesses DNA- and RNA-binding properties. It has been implicated in mRNA biogenesis at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. All members in this family contain two putative RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a glycine- and tyrosine-rich C-terminus.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLS-KRHSIDGR 174
Cdd:cd12575    1 MFIGGLSWDTSKKDLKDYFSKFGEVVDCTIKLDPVTGRSRGFGFVLFKDAESVDKVLDqKEHKLDGK 67

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein D-like (hnRNP D-like or hnRNP DL) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of hnRNP DL (or hnRNP D-like), also termed AU-rich element RNA-binding factor, or JKT41-binding protein (protein laAUF1 or JKTBP), which is a dual functional protein that possesses DNA- and RNA-binding properties. It has been implicated in mRNA biogenesis at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. hnRNP DL binds single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) or double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) in a non-sequencespecific manner, and interacts with poly(G) and poly(A) tenaciously. It contains two putative two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a glycine- and tyrosine-rich C-terminus.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLS-KRHSIDGRWCEVK 179
Cdd:cd12758    2 MFIGGLSWDTSKKDLTEYLSRFGEVVDCTIKTDPVTGRSRGFGFVLFKDAASVDKVLElKEHKLDGKLIDPK 73

splicing factor, CC1-like family; This model represents a subfamily of RNA splicing factors including the Pad-1 protein (N. crassa), CAPER (M. musculus) and CC1.3 (H.sapiens). These proteins are characterized by an N-terminal arginine-rich, low complexity domain followed by three (or in the case of 4 H. sapiens paralogs, two) RNA recognition domains (rrm: pfam00706). These splicing factors are closely related to the U2AF splicing factor family (TIGR01642). A homologous gene from Plasmodium falciparum was identified in the course of the analysis of that genome at TIGR and was included in the seed.

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gi 442632483   79 PKKNKRQSEDNLENSTAKTKRTEAhlrcfDLIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSY 158
Cdd:TIGR01622  92 SRREKPRARDGTPEPLTEDERDRR-----TVFVQQLAARARERDLYEFFSKVGKVRDVQIIKDRNSRRSKGVGYVEFYDV 166

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gi 442632483  159 D-VQMHVLSKRHSIDGRwcEVKVPASRG-------MGNQEPG---------KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDV 221
Cdd:TIGR01622 167 DsVQAALALTGQKLLGI--PVIVQLSEAeknraarAATETSGhhpnsipfhRLYVGNLHFNITEQDLRQIFEPFGEIEFV 244

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gi 442632483  222 FIPKP-----FRAFSFVTFLD 237
Cdd:TIGR01622 245 QLQKDpetgrSKGYGFIQFRD 265

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP D0, hnRNP A/B, hnRNP DL and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP D0, hnRNP A/B, hnRNP DL and similar proteins. hnRNP D0, a UUAG-specific nuclear RNA binding protein that may be involved in pre-mRNA splicing and telomere elongation. hnRNP A/B is an RNA unwinding protein with a high affinity for G- followed by U-rich regions. It has also been identified as an APOBEC1-binding protein that interacts with apolipoprotein B (apoB) mRNA transcripts around the editing site and thus plays an important role in apoB mRNA editing. hnRNP DL (or hnRNP D-like) is a dual functional protein that possesses DNA- and RNA-binding properties. It has been implicated in mRNA biogenesis at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. All memembers in this family contain two putative RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a glycine- and tyrosine-rich C-terminus.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKR-HSIDGRWCEVKV 180
Cdd:cd12329    2 IFVGGLSPETTEEKIREYFGKFGNIVEIELPMDKKTNKRRGFCFITFDSEEPVKKILETQfHVIGGKKVEVKK 74

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in RNA-binding protein 19 (RBM19) and RNA recognition motif 2 found in multiple RNA-binding domain-containing protein 1 (MRD1); This subfamily corresponds to the RRM3 of RBM19 and RRM2 of MRD1. RBM19, also termed RNA-binding domain-1 (RBD-1), is a nucleolar protein conserved in eukaryotes involved in ribosome biogenesis by processing rRNA and is essential for preimplantation development. It has a unique domain organization containing 6 conserved RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). MRD1 is encoded by a novel yeast gene MRD1 (multiple RNA-binding domain). It is well conserved in yeast and its homologs exist in all eukaryotes. MRD1 is present in the nucleolus and the nucleoplasm. It interacts with the 35 S precursor rRNA (pre-rRNA) and U3 small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs). It is essential for the initial processing at the A0-A2 cleavage sites in the 35 S pre-rRNA. MRD1 contains 5 conserved RRMs, which may play an important structural role in organizing specific rRNA processing events.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRF 155
Cdd:cd12316    2 LFVRNLPFTATEDELRELFEAFGKISEVHIPLDKQTKRSKGFAFVLF 48

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in RNA-binding protein Musashi homolog Musashi-1, Musashi-2 and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 in Musashi-1 and Musashi-2. Musashi-1 (also termed Msi1) is a neural RNA-binding protein putatively expressed in central nervous system (CNS) stem cells and neural progenitor cells, and associated with asymmetric divisions in neural progenitor cells. It is evolutionarily conserved from invertebrates to vertebrates. Musashi-1 is a homolog of Drosophila Musashi and Xenopus laevis nervous system-specific RNP protein-1 (Nrp-1). It has been implicated in the maintenance of the stem-cell state, differentiation, and tumorigenesis. It translationally regulates the expression of a mammalian numb gene by binding to the 3'-untranslated region of mRNA of Numb, encoding a membrane-associated inhibitor of Notch signaling, and further influences neural development. Moreover, Musashi-1 represses translation by interacting with the poly(A)-binding protein and competes for binding of the eukaryotic initiation factor-4G (eIF-4G). Musashi-2 (also termed Msi2) has been identified as a regulator of the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) compartment and of leukemic stem cells after transplantation of cells with loss and gain of function of the gene. It influences proliferation and differentiation of HSCs and myeloid progenitors, and further modulates normal hematopoiesis and promotes aggressive myeloid leukemia. Both, Musashi-1 and Musashi-2, contain two conserved N-terminal tandem RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), along with other domains of unknown function.

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gi 442632483 113 GLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVL-SKRHSIDGRWCEVKV 180
Cdd:cd12576    6 GLSWQTTPEGLREYFSKFGEITECMVMRDPTTKRSRGFGFVTFSDPASVDKVLaQGPHELDGKKIDPKV 74

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A subfamily; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP A0, hnRNP A1, hnRNP A2/B1, hnRNP A3 and similar proteins. hnRNP A0 is a low abundance hnRNP protein that has been implicated in mRNA stability in mammalian cells. It has been identified as the substrate for MAPKAP-K2 and may be involved in the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced post-transcriptional regulation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) and macrophage inflammatory protein 2 (MIP-2). hnRNP A1 is an abundant eukaryotic nuclear RNA-binding protein that may modulate splice site selection in pre-mRNA splicing. hnRNP A2/B1 is an RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that interacts with the hnRNP A2 response element (A2RE). Many mRNAs, such as myelin basic protein (MBP), myelin-associated oligodendrocytic basic protein (MOBP), carboxyanhydrase II (CAII), microtubule-associated protein tau, and amyloid precursor protein (APP) are trafficked by hnRNP A2/B1. hnRNP A3 is also a RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that participates in the trafficking of A2RE-containing RNA. The hnRNP A subfamily is characterized by two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), followed by a long glycine-rich region at the C-terminus.

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gi 442632483 193 KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFI------PKPfRAFSFVTFLDP-YVPRVVCGEKHIIKGVSVHVS 259
Cdd:cd12328    1 KLFVGGLKEDVEEEDLREYFSQFGKVESVEIvtdketGKK-RGFAFVTFDDHdSVDKIVLQKYHTINGHRCEVK 73

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein A/B (hnRNP A/B) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP A/B, also termed APOBEC1-binding protein 1 (ABBP-1), an RNA unwinding protein with a high affinity for G- followed by U-rich regions. hnRNP A/B has also been identified as an APOBEC1-binding protein that interacts with apolipoprotein B (apoB) mRNA transcripts around the editing site and thus plays an important role in apoB mRNA editing. hnRNP A/B contains two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), followed by a long C-terminal glycine-rich domain that contains a potential ATP/GTP binding loop.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKR-HSIDGRWCEVKV 180
Cdd:cd12584    7 IFVGGLNPETTEEKIREYFGEFGEIEAIELPMDPKTNKRRGFVFITFKEEDPVKKILEKKfHNVSGSKCEIKI 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein Musashi homologs Musashi-1, Musashi-2 and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2.in Musashi-1 (also termed Msi1), a neural RNA-binding protein putatively expressed in central nervous system (CNS) stem cells and neural progenitor cells, and associated with asymmetric divisions in neural progenitor cells. It is evolutionarily conserved from invertebrates to vertebrates. Musashi-1 is a homolog of Drosophila Musashi and Xenopus laevis nervous system-specific RNP protein-1 (Nrp-1). It has been implicated in the maintenance of the stem-cell state, differentiation, and tumorigenesis. It translationally regulates the expression of a mammalian numb gene by binding to the 3'-untranslated region of mRNA of Numb, encoding a membrane-associated inhibitor of Notch signaling, and further influences neural development. Moreover, Musashi-1 represses translation by interacting with the poly(A)-binding protein and competes for binding of the eukaryotic initiation factor-4G (eIF-4G). Musashi-2 (also termed Msi2) has been identified as a regulator of the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) compartment and of leukemic stem cells after transplantation of cells with loss and gain of function of the gene. It influences proliferation and differentiation of HSCs and myeloid progenitors, and further modulates normal hematopoiesis and promotes aggressive myeloid leukemia. Both, Musashi-1 and Musashi-2, contain two conserved N-terminal tandem RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), along with other domains of unknown function.

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gi 442632483 111 VLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKR-HSIDGRWCEVKV 180
Cdd:cd12323    4 VGGLSANTTEDDVKKYFSQFGKVEDAMLMFDKQTNRHRGFGFVTFESEDVVDKVCEIHfHEINNKMVECKK 74

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein D0 (hnRNP D0) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP D0, also termed AU-rich element RNA-binding protein 1, a UUAG-specific nuclear RNA binding protein that may be involved in pre-mRNA splicing and telomere elongation. hnRNP D0 contains two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), in the middle and an RGG box rich in glycine and arginine residues in the C-terminal part. Each of RRMs can bind solely to the UUAG sequence specifically.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKR-HSIDGRWCEVKV 180
Cdd:cd12583    2 IFVGGLSPDTPEEKIREYFGAFGEVESIELPMDNKTNKRRGFCFITFKEEEPVKKIMEKKyHNVGLSKCEIKV 74

glycine-rich RNA-binding protein 4; Provisional

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKR--HSIDGRWCEVKVPASR 184
Cdd:PLN03134  37 LFIGGLSWGTDDASLRDAFAHFGDVVDAKVIVDRETGRSRGFGFVNFNDEGAATAAISEMdgKELNGRHIRVNPANDR 114

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in yeast protein gar2 and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of yeast protein gar2, a novel nucleolar protein required for 18S rRNA and 40S ribosomal subunit accumulation. It shares similar domain architecture with nucleolin from vertebrates and NSR1 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The highly phosphorylated N-terminal domain of gar2 is made up of highly acidic regions separated from each other by basic sequences, and contains multiple phosphorylation sites. The central domain of gar2 contains two closely adjacent N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The C-terminal RGG (or GAR) domain of gar2 is rich in glycine, arginine and phenylalanine residues.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSKRHS--IDGR 174
Cdd:cd12447    2 LFVGGLSWNVDDPWLKKEFEKYGGVISARVITDRGSGRSKGYGYVDFATPEAAQKALAAMSGkeIDGR 69

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein 28 (RBM28) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM28 and Nop4p. RBM28 is a specific nucleolar component of the spliceosomal small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs), possibly coordinating their transition through the nucleolus. It specifically associates with U1, U2, U4, U5, and U6 small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs), and may play a role in the maturation of both small nuclear and ribosomal RNAs. RBM28 has four RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and an extremely acidic region between RRM2 and RRM3. The family also includes nucleolar protein 4 (Nop4p or Nop77p) encoded by YPL043W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is an essential nucleolar protein involved in processing and maturation of 27S pre-rRNA and biogenesis of 60S ribosomal subunits. Nop4p also contains four RRMs.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDtRSGHSKGFGFVRFGS 157
Cdd:cd12414    2 LIVRNLPFKCTEDDLKKLFSKFGKVLEVTIPKK-PDGKLRGFAFVQFTN 49

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in RNA-binding protein Musashi homolog 2 (Musashi-2 ) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of Musashi-2 (also termed Msi2) which has been identified as a regulator of the hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) compartment and of leukemic stem cells after transplantation of cells with loss and gain of function of the gene. It influences proliferation and differentiation of HSCs and myeloid progenitors, and further modulates normal hematopoiesis and promotes aggressive myeloid leukemia. Musashi-2 contains two conserved N-terminal tandem RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), along with other domains of unknown function.

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gi 442632483 189 QEPGKVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFI-----PKPFRAFSFVTFLDPYVPRVVCGEKH 249
Cdd:cd12760    2 HDPGKMFIGGLSWQTSPDSLRDYFSKFGEIRECMVmrdptTKRSRGFGFVTFADPASVDKVLAQPH 67

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in U1 small nuclear ribonucleoprotein 70 kDa (U1-70K) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of U1-70K, also termed snRNP70, a key component of the U1 snRNP complex, which is one of the key factors facilitating the splicing of pre-mRNA via interaction at the 5' splice site, and is involved in regulation of polyadenylation of some viral and cellular genes, enhancing or inhibiting efficient poly(A) site usage. U1-70K plays an essential role in targeting the U1 snRNP to the 5' splice site through protein-protein interactions with regulatory RNA-binding splicing factors, such as the RS protein ASF/SF2. Moreover, U1-70K protein can specifically bind to stem-loop I of the U1 small nuclear RNA (U1 snRNA) contained in the U1 snRNP complex. It also mediates the binding of U1C, another U1-specific protein, to the U1 snRNP complex. U1-70K contains a conserved RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), followed by an adjacent glycine-rich region at the N-terminal half, and two serine/arginine-rich (SR) domains at the C-terminal half. The RRM is responsible for the binding of stem-loop I of U1 snRNA molecule. Additionally, the most prominent immunodominant region that can be recognized by auto-antibodies from autoimmune patients may be located within the RRM. The SR domains are involved in protein-protein interaction with SR proteins that mediate 5' splice site recognition. For instance, the first SR domain is necessary and sufficient for ASF/SF2 Binding. The family also includes Drosophila U1-70K that is an essential splicing factor required for viability in flies, but its SR domain is dispensable. The yeast U1-70k doesn't contain easily recognizable SR domains and shows low sequence similarity in the RRM region with other U1-70k proteins and therefore not included in this family. The RRM domain is dispensable for yeast U1-70K function.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDvQMHVlSKRHS----IDGRwcEVKVPASR 184
Cdd:cd12236    4 LFVARLSYDTTESKLRREFEKYGPIKRVRLVRDKKTGKSRGYAFIEFEHER-DMKA-AYKHAdgkkIDGR--RVLVDVER 79

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gi 442632483 185 G 185
Cdd:cd12236   80 G 80

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP A and hnRNP D subfamilies and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 in the hnRNP A subfamily which includes hnRNP A0, hnRNP A1, hnRNP A2/B1, hnRNP A3 and similar proteins. hnRNP A0 is a low abundance hnRNP protein that has been implicated in mRNA stability in mammalian cells. hnRNP A1 is an abundant eukaryotic nuclear RNA-binding protein that may modulate splice site selection in pre-mRNA splicing. hnRNP A2/B1 is an RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that interacts with the hnRNP A2 response element (A2RE). hnRNP A3 is also a RNA trafficking response element-binding protein that participates in the trafficking of A2RE-containing RNA. The hnRNP A subfamily is characterized by two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), followed by a long glycine-rich region at the C-terminus. The hnRNP D subfamily includes hnRNP D0, hnRNP A/B, hnRNP DL and similar proteins. hnRNP D0 is a UUAG-specific nuclear RNA binding protein that may be involved in pre-mRNA splicing and telomere elongation. hnRNP A/B is an RNA unwinding protein with a high affinity for G- followed by U-rich regions. hnRNP A/B has also been identified as an APOBEC1-binding protein that interacts with apolipoprotein B (apoB) mRNA transcripts around the editing site and thus, plays an important role in apoB mRNA editing. hnRNP DL (or hnRNP D-like) is a dual functional protein that possesses DNA- and RNA-binding properties. It has been implicated in mRNA biogenesis at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. All members in this subfamily contain two putative RRMs and a glycine- and tyrosine-rich C-terminus. The family also contains DAZAP1 (Deleted in azoospermia-associated protein 1), RNA-binding protein Musashi homolog Musashi-1, Musashi-2 and similar proteins. They all harbor two RRMs.

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gi 442632483 194 VFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFIPKP-----FRAFSFVTFLDPY-VPRVVCGEKHIIKG 253
Cdd:cd12325    1 LFVGGLSWETTEESLREYFSKYGEVVDCVVMKDpatgrSRGFGFVTFKDPSsVDAVLAARPHTLDG 66

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in RNA-binding protein Musashi homolog 1 (Musashi-1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of Musashi-1. The mammalian MSI1 gene encoding Musashi-1 (also termed Msi1) is a neural RNA-binding protein putatively expressed in central nervous system (CNS) stem cells and neural progenitor cells and associated with asymmetric divisions in neural progenitor cells. Musashi-1 is evolutionarily conserved from invertebrates to vertebrates. It is a homolog of Drosophila Musashi and Xenopus laevis nervous system-specific RNP protein-1 (Nrp-1). Musashi-1 has been implicated in the maintenance of the stem-cell state, differentiation, and tumorigenesis. It translationally regulates the expression of a mammalian numb gene by binding to the 3'-untranslated region of mRNA of Numb, encoding a membrane-associated inhibitor of Notch signaling, and further influences neural development. Moreover, it represses translation by interacting with the poly(A)-binding protein and competes for binding of the eukaryotic initiation factor-4G (eIF-4G). Musashi-1 contains two conserved N-terminal tandem RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), along with other domains of unknown function.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSK-RHSIDGRWCEVKV 180
Cdd:cd12759    3 MFIGGLSWQTTQEGLREYFGQFGEVKECLVMRDPLTKRSRGFGFVTFMDQAGVDKVLAQsRHELDSKTIDPKV 75

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in yeast nucleolar protein 4 (Nop4p) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of Nop4p (also known as Nop77p), encoded by YPL043W from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is an essential nucleolar protein involved in processing and maturation of 27S pre-rRNA and biogenesis of 60S ribosomal subunits. Nop4p has four RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRF 155
Cdd:cd12676    4 LFVRNLPFDATEDELYSHFSQFGPLKYARVVKDPATGRSKGTAFVKF 50

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in chloroplastic plastid-specific 30S ribosomal protein 2 (PSRP-2) and similar proteins; PSRP-2, also called chloroplastic 30S ribosomal protein 2, or chloroplastic small ribosomal subunit protein cS22, is a component of the chloroplast ribosome (chloro-ribosome), a dedicated translation machinery responsible for the synthesis of chloroplast genome-encoded proteins, including proteins of the transcription and translation machinery and components of the photosynthetic apparatus. It binds single strand DNA (ssDNA) and RNA in vitro. It exhibits RNA chaperone activity and regulates negatively resistance responses to abiotic stresses during seed germination (e.g. salt, dehydration, and low temperature) and seedling growth (e.g. salt). The family also includes Nicotiana sylvestris chloroplastic 33 kDa ribonucleoprotein (NsCP33) and Arabidopsis thaliana chloroplastic 31 kDa ribonucleoprotein (AtCP31A). NsCP33 may be involved in splicing and/or processing of chloroplast RNA's. AtCP31A, also called RNA-binding protein 1/2/3 (AtRBP33), or RNA-binding protein CP31A, or RNA-binding protein RNP-T, or RNA-binding protein cp31, is required for specific RNA editing events in chloroplasts and stabilizes specific chloroplast mRNAs, as well as for normal chloroplast development under cold stress conditions by stabilizing transcripts of numerous mRNAs under these conditions. CP31A may modulate telomere replication through RNA binding domains. Members in this family contain two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The model corresponds to the first RRM motif.

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gi 442632483 109 LIVLGLSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDTRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSK--RHSIDGRWCEVKVPASRG 185
Cdd:cd21609    2 LYVGNIPRNVTSEELAKIFEEAGTVEIAEVMYDRYTGRSRGFGFVTMGSVEDAKAAIEKlnGTEVGGREIKVNITEKPL 80

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in squamous cell carcinoma antigen recognized by T-cells 3 (SART3) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of SART3, also termed Tat-interacting protein of 110 kDa (Tip110), an RNA-binding protein expressed in the nucleus of the majority of proliferating cells, including normal cells and malignant cells, but not in normal tissues except for the testes and fetal liver. It is involved in the regulation of mRNA splicing probably via its complex formation with RNA-binding protein with a serine-rich domain (RNPS1), a pre-mRNA-splicing factor. SART3 has also been identified as a nuclear Tat-interacting protein that regulates Tat transactivation activity through direct interaction and functions as an important cellular factor for HIV-1 gene expression and viral replication. In addition, SART3 is required for U6 snRNP targeting to Cajal bodies. It binds specifically and directly to the U6 snRNA, interacts transiently with the U6 and U4/U6 snRNPs, and promotes the reassembly of U4/U6 snRNPs after splicing in vitro. SART3 contains an N-terminal half-a-tetratricopeptide repeat (HAT)-rich domain, a nuclearlocalization signal (NLS) domain, and two C-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 442632483 114 LSYNTTEQDLREYFETYGDVVKAEIKKDtRSGHSKGFGFVRFGSYDVQMHVLSK-RHSIDGR 174
Cdd:cd12391    7 LDYSVPEDKIREIFSGCGEITDVRLVKN-YKGKSKGYCYVEFKDEESAQKALKLdRQPVEGR 67

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in yeast nuclear polyadenylated RNA-binding protein 4 (Hrp1p or Nab4p) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of Hrp1p and similar proteins. Hrp1p or Nab4p, also termed cleavage factor IB (CFIB), is a sequence-specific trans-acting factor that is essential for mRNA 3'-end formation in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It can be UV cross-linked to RNA and specifically recognizes the (UA)6 RNA element required for both, the cleavage and poly(A) addition steps. Moreover, Hrp1p can shuttle between the nucleus and the cytoplasm, and play an additional role in the export of mRNAs to the cytoplasm. Hrp1p also interacts with Rna15p and Rna14p, two components of CF1A. In addition, Hrp1p functions as a factor directly involved in modulating the activity of the nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) pathway; it binds specifically to a downstream sequence element (DSE)-containing RNA and interacts with Upf1p, a component of the surveillance complex, further triggering the NMD pathway. Hrp1p contains two central RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and an arginine-glycine-rich region harboring repeats of the sequence RGGF/Y.

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gi 442632483 193 KVFVGRCTEDIEADDLREYFSKFGEVIDVFI------PKPfRAFSFVTF-LDPYVPRVVCGEKHIIKGVSVHVSTADKK 264
Cdd:cd12330    1 KIFVGGLAPDVTEEEFKEYFEQFGTVVDAVVmldhdtGRS-RGFGFVTFdSESAVEKVLSKGFHELGGKKVEVKRATPK 78