Serine/Threonine protein kinases, catalytic domain; Phosphotransferases. Serine or threonine-specific kinase subfamily.

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gi 554790306    60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:smart00220   1 YEILEKLGEGSFGKVYLARDKKTGKLVAIKVIKKKKI 37

Serine/threonine protein kinase [Signal transduction mechanisms];

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gi 554790306  57 IGNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKII 91
Cdd:COG0515    6 LGRYRILRLLGRGGMGVVYLARDLRLGRPVALKVL 40

Stk1 family PASTA domain-containing Ser/Thr kinase;

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gi 554790306  58 GNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKI 90
Cdd:NF033483   7 GRYEIGERIGRGGMAEVYLAKDTRLDRDVAVKV 39

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Salt-Inducible kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. SIKs are part of a complex network that regulates Na,K-ATPase to maintain sodium homeostasis and blood pressure. Vertebrates contain three forms of SIKs (SIK1-3) from three distinct genes, which display tissue-specific effects. SIK1, also called SNF1LK, controls steroidogenic enzyme production in adrenocortical cells. In the brain, both SIK1 and SIK2 regulate energy metabolism. SIK2, also called QIK or SNF1LK2, is involved in the regulation of gluconeogenesis in the liver and lipogenesis in adipose tissues, where it phosphorylates the insulin receptor substrate-1. In the liver, SIK3 (also called QSK) regulates cholesterol and bile acid metabolism. In addition, SIK2 plays an important role in the initiation of mitosis and regulates the localization of C-Nap1, a centrosome linker protein. The SIK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKVF 105
Cdd:cd14071    2 YDIERTIGKGNFAVVKLARHRITKTEVAIKIIDKSQLDEENLKKIY 47

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, SNF1-related kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. SNRK is a kinase highly expressed in testis and brain that is found inactive in cells that lack the LKB1 tumour suppressor protein kinase. The regulatory subunits STRAD and MO25 are required for LKB1 to activate SNRK. The SNRK mRNA is increased 3-fold when granule neurons are cultured in low potassium, and may thus play a role in the survival responses in these cells. In some vertebrates, a second SNRK gene (snrkb or snrk-1) has been sequenced and/or identified. Snrk-1 is expressed specifically in embryonic zebrafish vasculature; it plays an essential role in angioblast differentiation, maintenance, and migration. The SNRK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  58 GNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKVF 105
Cdd:cd14074    3 GLYDLEETLGRGHFAVVKLARHVFTGEKVAVKVIDKTKLDDVSKAHLF 50

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

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKVFN 106
Cdd:cd05117    1 KYELGKVLGRGSFGVVRLAVHKKTGEEYAVKIIDKKKLKSEDEEMLRR 48

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, NIM1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. NIM1 is a widely-expressed kinase belonging to the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) subfamily. Although present in most tissues, NIM1 kinase activity is only observed in the brain and testis. NIM1 is capable of autophosphorylating and activating itself, but may be present in other tissues in the inactive form. The physiological function of NIM1 has yet to be elucidated. The NIM1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  57 IGNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLN 97
Cdd:cd14075    1 IGFYRIRGELGSGNFSQVKLGIHQLTKEKVAIKILDKTKLD 41

Catalytic domain of Brain-specific serine/threonine-protein kinases 1 and 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. BRSK1, also called SAD-B or SAD1 (Synapses of Amphids Defective homolog 1), and BRSK2, also called SAD-A, are highly expressed in mammalian forebrain. They play important roles in establishing neuronal polarity. BRSK1/2 double knock-out mice die soon after birth, showing thin cerebral cortices due to disordered subplate layers and neurons that lack distinct axons and dendrites. BRSK1 regulates presynaptic neurotransmitter release. Its activity fluctuates during cell cysle progression and it acts as a regulator of centrosome duplication. BRSK2 is also abundant in pancreatic islets, where it is involved in the regulation of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion. The BRSK1/2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  58 GNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL-NPTSLQKV 104
Cdd:cd14081    1 GPYRLGKTLGKGQTGLVKLAKHCVTGQKVAIKIVNKEKLsKESVLMKV 48

Catalytic domain of Kin1, Kin2, and simlar Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of yeast Kin1, Kin2, and similar proteins. Fission yeast Kin1 is a membrane-associated kinase that is involved in regulating cell surface cohesiveness during interphase. It also plays a role during mitosis, linking actomyosin ring assembly with septum synthesis and membrane closure to ensure separation of daughter cells. Budding yeast Kin1 and Kin2 act downstream of the Rab-GTPase Sec4 and are associated with the exocytic apparatus; they play roles in the secretory pathway. The Kin1/2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  58 GNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKT 94
Cdd:cd14077    1 GNWEFVKTIGAGSMGKVKLAKHIRTGEKCAIKIIPRA 37

Catalytic domain of testis-specific serine/threonine kinase 4 and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. TSSK proteins are almost exclusively expressed postmeiotically in the testis and play important roles in spermatogenesis and/or spermiogenesis. There are five mammalian TSSK proteins which show differences in their localization and timing of expression. TSSK4, also called TSSK5, is expressed in testis from haploid round spermatids to mature spermatozoa. It phosphorylates Cre-Responsive Element Binding protein (CREB), facilitating the binding of CREB to the specific cis cAMP responsive element (CRE), which is important in activating genes related to germ cell differentiation. Mutations in the human TSSK4 gene is associated with infertile Chinese men with impaired spermatogenesis. The TSSK4-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQK 103
Cdd:cd14162    2 YIVGKTLGHGSYAVVKKAYSTKHKCKVAIKIVSKKKAPEDYLQK 45

C-terminal catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Ribosomal S6 kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. RSKs contain an N-terminal kinase domain (NTD) from the AGC family and a C-terminal kinase domain (CTD) from the CAMK family. They are activated by signaling inputs from extracellular regulated kinase (ERK) and phosphoinositide dependent kinase 1 (PDK1). ERK phosphorylates and activates the CTD of RSK, serving as a docking site for PDK1, which phosphorylates and activates the NTD, which in turn phosphorylates all known RSK substrates. RSKs act as downstream effectors of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and play key roles in mitogen-activated cell growth, differentiation, and survival. Mammals possess four RSK isoforms (RSK1-4) from distinct genes. RSK proteins are also referred to as MAP kinase-activated protein kinases (MAPKAPKs), 90 kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinases (p90-RSKs), or p90S6Ks. The RSK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPT 99
Cdd:cd14091    2 YEIKEEIGKGSYSVCKRCIHKATGKEYAVKIIDKSKRDPS 41

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinases, Liver Kinase B1, Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase Kinase, and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Both LKB1 and CaMKKs can phosphorylate and activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). LKB1, also called STK11, serves as a master upstream kinase that activates AMPK and most AMPK-like kinases. LKB1 and AMPK are part of an energy-sensing pathway that links cell energy to metabolism and cell growth. They play critical roles in the establishment and maintenance of cell polarity, cell proliferation, cytoskeletal organization, as well as T-cell metabolism, including T-cell development, homeostasis, and effector function. CaMKKs are upstream kinases of the CaM kinase cascade that phosphorylate and activate CaMKI and CamKIV. They may also phosphorylate other substrates including PKB and AMPK. Vertebrates contain two CaMKKs, CaMKK1 (or alpha) and CaMKK2 (or beta). CaMKK1 is involved in the regulation of glucose uptake in skeletal muscles. CaMKK2 is involved in regulating energy balance, glucose metabolism, adiposity, hematopoiesis, inflammation, and cancer. The LKB1/CaMKK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  66 IGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:cd14008    1 LGRGSFGKVKLALDTETGQLYAIKIFNKSRL 31

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

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gi 554790306  66 IGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQ 102
Cdd:cd14009    1 IGRGSFATVWKGRHKQTGEVVAIKEISRKKLNKKLQE 37

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Never In Mitosis gene A (NIMA)-related kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The Nek family is composed of 11 different mammalian members (Nek1-11) with similarity to the catalytic domain of Aspergillus nidulans NIMA kinase, the founding member of the Nek family, which was identified in a screen for cell cycle mutants that were prevented from entering mitosis. Neks contain a conserved N-terminal catalytic domain and a more divergent C-terminal regulatory region of various sizes and structures. They are involved in the regulation of downstream processes following the activation of Cdc2, and many of their functions are cell cycle-related. They play critical roles in microtubule dynamics during ciliogenesis and mitosis. The Nek family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKVFN 106
Cdd:cd08215    1 KYEKIRVIGKGSFGSAYLVRRKSDGKLYVLKEIDLSNMSEKEREEALN 48

Catalytic domain of Protein Kinases; PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine or tyrosine residues on protein substrates. PKs make up a large family of serine/threonine kinases (STKs), protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs), and dual-specificity PKs that phosphorylate both serine/threonine and tyrosine residues of target proteins. Majority of protein phosphorylation occurs on serine residues while only 1% occurs on tyrosine residues. Protein phosphorylation is a mechanism by which a wide variety of cellular proteins, such as enzymes and membrane channels, are reversibly regulated in response to certain stimuli. PKs often function as components of signal transduction pathways in which one kinase activates a second kinase, which in turn, may act on other kinases; this sequential action transmits a signal from the cell surface to target proteins, which results in cellular responses. The PK family is one of the largest known protein families with more than 100 homologous yeast enzymes and more than 500 human proteins. A fraction of PK family members are pseudokinases that lack crucial residues for catalytic activity. The mutiplicity of kinases allows for specific regulation according to substrate, tissue distribution, and cellular localization. PKs regulate many cellular processes including proliferation, division, differentiation, motility, survival, metabolism, cell-cycle progression, cytoskeletal rearrangement, immunity, and neuronal functions. Many kinases are implicated in the development of various human diseases including different types of cancer. The PK family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), and actin-fragmin kinase.

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gi 554790306  66 IGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLN 97
Cdd:cd00180    1 LGKGSFGKVYKARDKETGKKVAVKVIPKEKLK 32

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

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:cd14095    2 YDIGRVIGDGNFAVVKECRDKATDKEYALKIIDKAKC 38

Catalytic domain of Mammalian Ste20-like protein kinase 3-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of MST3, MST4, STK25, Schizosaccharomyces pombe Nak1 and Sid1, Saccharomyces cerevisiae sporulation-specific protein 1 (SPS1), and related proteins. Nak1 is required by fission yeast for polarizing the tips of actin cytoskeleton and is involved in cell growth, cell separation, cell morphology and cell-cycle progression. Sid1 is a component in the septation initiation network (SIN) signaling pathway, and plays a role in cytokinesis. SPS1 plays a role in regulating proteins required for spore wall formation. MST4 plays a role in mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling during cytoskeletal rearrangement, morphogenesis, and apoptosis. MST3 phosphorylates the STK NDR and may play a role in cell cycle progression and cell morphology. STK25 may play a role in the regulation of cell migration and polarization. The MST3-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIID 92
Cdd:cd06609    3 FTLLERIGKGSFGEVYKGIDKRTNQVVAIKVID 35

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

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKV 104
Cdd:cd14086    2 EYDLKEELGKGAFSVVRRCVQKSTGQEFAAKIINTKKLSARDHQKL 47

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

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKVFN 106
Cdd:cd06627    1 NYQLGDLIGRGAFGSVYKGLNLNTGEFVAIKQISLEKIPKSDLKSVMG 48

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Aurora kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Aurora kinases are key regulators of mitosis and are essential for the accurate and equal division of genomic material from parent to daughter cells. Yeast contains only one Aurora kinase while most higher eukaryotes have two. Vertebrates contain at least 2 Aurora kinases (A and B); mammals contains a third Aurora kinase gene (C). Aurora-A regulates cell cycle events from the late S-phase through the M-phase including centrosome maturation, mitotic entry, centrosome separation, spindle assembly, chromosome alignment, cytokinesis, and mitotic exit. Aurora-A activation depends on its autophosphorylation and binding to the microtubule-associated protein TPX2. Aurora-B is most active at the transition during metaphase to the end of mitosis. It is critical for accurate chromosomal segregation, cytokinesis, protein localization to the centrosome and kinetochore, correct microtubule-kinetochore attachments, and regulation of the mitotic checkpoint. Aurora-C is mainly expressed in meiotically dividing cells; it was originally discovered in mice as a testis-specific STK called Aie1. Both Aurora-B and -C are chromosomal passenger proteins that can form complexes with INCENP and survivin, and they may have redundant cellular functions. The Aurora subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  64 KTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQK 103
Cdd:cd14007    6 KPLGKGKFGNVYLAREKKSGFIVALKVISKSQLQKSGLEH 45

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Polo-like kinase 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PLKs play important roles in cell cycle progression and in DNA damage responses. They regulate mitotic entry, mitotic exit, and cytokinesis. In general PLKs contain an N-terminal catalytic kinase domain and a C-terminal regulatory polo box domain (PBD), which is comprised by two bipartite polo-box motifs (or polo boxes) and is involved in protein interactions. There are five mammalian PLKs (PLK1-5) from distinct genes. PLK4, also called SAK or STK18, is structurally different from other PLKs in that it contains only one polo box that can form two adjacent polo boxes and a functional PDB by homodimerization. It is required for late mitotic progression, cell survival, and embryonic development. It localizes to centrosomes and is required for centriole duplication and chromosomal stability. Overexpression of PLK4 may be associated with colon tumors. The PLK4 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSL-QKVFN 106
Cdd:cd14186    2 DFKVLNLLGKGSFACVYRARSLHTGLEVAIKMIDKKAMQKAGMvQRVRN 50

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Mitogen-Activated Protein (MAP)/Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK) Kinase Kinase 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MEKK2 is a MAPK kinase kinase (MAPKKK or MKKK), that phosphorylates and activates the MAPK kinase MEK5 (or MKK5), which in turn phosphorylates and activates ERK5. The ERK5 cascade plays roles in promoting cell proliferation, differentiation, neuronal survival, and neuroprotection. MEKK2 also activates ERK1/2, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 through their respective MAPKKs MEK1/2, JNK-activating kinase 2 (JNKK2), and MKK3/6. MEKK2 plays roles in T cell receptor signaling, immune synapse formation, cytokine gene expression, as well as in EGF and FGF receptor signaling. The MEKK2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKiidKTQLNPTSLQ 102
Cdd:cd06652    3 NWRLGKLLGQGAFGRVYLCYDADTGRELAVK---QVQFDPESPE 43

Catalytic domain of testis-specific serine/threonine kinase 1, TSSK2, and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. TSSK proteins are almost exclusively expressed postmeiotically in the testis and play important roles in spermatogenesis and/or spermiogenesis. There are five mammalian TSSK proteins which show differences in their localization and timing of expression. TSSK1 and TSSK2 are expressed specifically in meiotic and postmeiotic spermatogenic cells, respectively. TSSK2 is localized in the sperm neck, equatorial segment, and mid-piece of the sperm tail. Both TSSK1 and TSSK2 phosphorylate their common substrate TSKS (testis-specific-kinase-substrate). TSSK1/TSSK2 double knock-out mice are sterile without manifesting other defects, making these kinases viable targets for male contraception. The TSSK1/2-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDK 93
Cdd:cd14165    3 YILGINLGEGSYAKVKSAYSERLKCNVAIKIIDK 36

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase Type I; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CaMKs are multifunctional calcium and calmodulin (CaM) stimulated STKs involved in cell cycle regulation. There are several types of CaMKs including CaMKI, CaMKII, and CaMKIV. In vertebrates, there are four CaMKI proteins encoded by different genes (alpha, beta, gamma, and delta), each producing at least one variant. CaMKs contain an N-terminal catalytic domain and a C-terminal regulatory domain that harbors a CaM binding site. CaMKI proteins are monomeric and they play pivotal roles in the nervous system, including long-term potentiation, dendritic arborization, neurite outgrowth, and the formation of spines, synapses, and axons. In addition, they may be involved in osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption. The CaMKI subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:cd14083    5 YEFKEVLGTGAFSEVVLAEDKATGKLVAIKCIDKKAL 41

Catalytic domain of Mitogen-Activated Protein (MAP)/Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK) Kinase Kinase 3-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of MEKK3, MEKK2, and related proteins; all contain an N-terminal PB1 domain, which mediates oligomerization, and a C-terminal catalytic domain. MEKK2 and MEKK3 are MAPK kinase kinases (MAPKKKs or MKKK) that activate MEK5 (also called MKK5), which activates ERK5. The ERK5 cascade plays roles in promoting cell proliferation, differentiation, neuronal survival, and neuroprotection. MEKK3 plays an essential role in embryonic angiogenesis and early heart development. MEKK2 and MEKK3 can also activate the MAPKs, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38, through their respective MAPKKs. The MEKK3-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKV 104
Cdd:cd06625    1 NWKQGKLLGQGAFGQVYLCYDADTGRELAVKQVEIDPINTEASKEV 46

C-terminal catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Ribosomal S6 kinase 1 (also called Ribosomal protein S6 kinase alpha-1 or 90kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. RSK1 is also called S6K-alpha-1, RPS6KA1, p90RSK1 or MAPK-activated protein kinase 1a (MAPKAPK-1a). It is a component of the insulin transduction pathway, regulating the function of IRS1. It also interacts with PKA and promotes its inactivation. RSK1 is one of four RSK isoforms (RSK1-4) from distinct genes present in vertebrates. RSKs contain an N-terminal kinase domain (NTD) from the AGC family and a C-terminal kinase domain (CTD) from the CAMK family. They are activated by signaling inputs from extracellular regulated kinase (ERK) and phosphoinositide dependent kinase 1 (PDK1). ERK phosphorylates and activates the CTD of RSK, serving as a docking site for PDK1, which phosphorylates and activates the NTD, which in turn phosphorylates all known RSK substrates. RSKs act as downstream effectors of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and play key roles in mitogen-activated cell growth, differentiation, and survival. The RSK1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPT 99
Cdd:cd14175    3 YVVKETIGVGSYSVCKRCVHKATNMEYAVKVIDKSKRDPS 42

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. ROCK is also referred to as Rho-associated kinase or simply as Rho kinase. It contains an N-terminal extension, a catalytic kinase domain, and a long C-terminal extension, which contains a coiled-coil region encompassing a Rho-binding domain (RBD) and a pleckstrin homology (PH) domain. ROCK is auto-inhibited by the RBD and PH domain interacting with the catalytic domain. It is activated via interaction with Rho GTPases and is involved in many cellular functions including contraction, adhesion, migration, motility, proliferation, and apoptosis. The ROCK subfamily consists of two isoforms, ROCK1 and ROCK2, which may be functionally redundant in some systems, but exhibit different tissue distributions. Both isoforms are ubiquitously expressed in most tissues, but ROCK2 is more prominent in brain and skeletal muscle while ROCK1 is more pronounced in the liver, testes, and kidney. Studies in knockout mice result in different phenotypes, suggesting that the two isoforms do not compensate for each other during embryonic development. The ROCK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  39 NIPRCRNSITSATDE----QPHIGNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:cd05596    3 NIENFLNRYEKPVNEitklRMNAEDFDVIKVIGRGAFGEVQLVRHKSTKKVYAMKLLSKFEM 64

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

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gi 554790306  58 GNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIID 92
Cdd:cd06608    6 GIFELVEVIGEGTYGKVYKARHKKTGQLAAIKIMD 40

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, SH3 Binding Kinase 1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. SBK1, also called BSK146, is predominantly expressed in the brain. Its expression is increased in the developing brain during the late embryonic stage, coinciding with dramatic neuronal proliferation, migration, and maturation. SBK1 may play an important role in regulating brain development. The SBK1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  66 IGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKVFN 106
Cdd:cd13987    1 LGEGTYGKVLLAVHKGSGTKMALKFVPKPSTKLKDFLREYN 41

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MAPKKKs (MKKKs or MAP3Ks) are also called MAP/ERK kinase kinases (MEKKs) in some cases. They phosphorylate and activate MAPK kinases (MAPKKs or MKKs or MAP2Ks), which in turn phosphorylate and activate MAPKs during signaling cascades that are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. This subfamily is composed of the Apoptosis Signal-regulating Kinases ASK1 (or MAPKKK5) and ASK2 (or MAPKKK6), MEKK1, MEKK2, MEKK3, MEKK4, as well as plant and fungal MAPKKKs. Also included in this subfamily are the cell division control proteins Schizosaccharomyces pombe Cdc7 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cdc15. The MAPKKK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQKV 104
Cdd:cd06606    1 RWKKGELLGKGSFGSVYLALNLDTGELMAVKEVELSGDSEEELEAL 46

Catalytic domain of testis-specific serine/threonine kinase 6 and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. TSSK proteins are almost exclusively expressed postmeiotically in the testis and play important roles in spermatogenesis and/or spermiogenesis. There are five mammalian TSSK proteins which show differences in their localization and timing of expression. TSSK6, also called SSTK, is expressed at the head of elongated sperm. It can phosphorylate histones and associate with heat shock protens HSP90 and HSC70. Male mice deficient in TSSK6 are infertile, showing spermatogenic impairment including reduced sperm counts, impaired DNA condensation, abnormal morphology and decreased motility rates. The TSSK6-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSLQK 103
Cdd:cd14164    2 YTLGTTIGEGSFSKVKLATSQKYCCKVAIKIVDRRRASPDFVQK 45

protein kinase A catalytic subunit; Provisional

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gi 554790306  53 EQPHIGNYRLQ-----KTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:PTZ00263   8 TKPDTSSWKLSdfemgETLGTGSFGRVRIAKHKGTGEYYAIKCLKKREI 56

Catalytic domain of the Dual-specificity protein kinases, CDC-like kinases; Dual-specificity PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine (S/T) as well as tyrosine residues on protein substrates. CLKs are involved in the phosphorylation and regulation of serine/arginine-rich (SR) proteins, which play a crucial role in pre-mRNA splicing by directing splice site selection. SR proteins are phosphorylated first by SR protein kinases (SRPKs) at the N-terminus, which leads to its assembly into nuclear speckles where splicing factors are stored. CLKs phosphorylate the C-terminal part of SR proteins, causing the nuclear speckles to dissolve and splicing factors to be recruited at sites of active transcription. Based on a conserved "EHLAMMERILG" signature motif which may be crucial for substrate specificity, CLKs are also referred to as LAMMER kinases. CLKs autophosphorylate at tyrosine residues and phosphorylate their substrates exclusively on S/T residues. In Drosophila, the CLK homolog DOA (Darkener of apricot) is essential for embryogenesis and its mutation leads to defects in sexual differentiation, eye formation, and neuronal development. In fission yeast, the CLK homolog Lkh1 is a negative regulator of filamentous growth and asexual flocculation, and is also involved in oxidative stress response. Vertebrates contain mutliple CLK proteins and mammals have four (CLK1-4). The CLK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKII 91
Cdd:cd14134   14 YKILRLLGEGTFGKVLECWDRKRKRYVAVKII 45

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 7; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK7 plays essential roles in the cell cycle and in transcription. It associates with cyclin H and MAT1 and acts as a CDK-Activating Kinase (CAK) by phosphorylating and activating cell cycle CDKs (CDK1/2/4/6). In the brain, it activates CDK5. CDK7 is also a component of the general transcription factor TFIIH, which phosphorylates the C-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA polymerase II when it is bound with unphosphorylated DNA, as present in the pre-initiation complex. Following phosphorylation, the CTD dissociates from the DNA which allows transcription initiation. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK7 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKII-------DKTQLNPTSL 101
Cdd:cd07841    1 RYEKGKKLGEGTYAVVYKARDKETGRIVAIKKIklgerkeAKDGINFTAL 50

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Cell cycle Checkpoint Kinase 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Checkpoint Kinase 2 (Chk2) plays an important role in cellular responses to DNA double-strand breaks and related lesions. It is phosphorylated and activated by ATM kinase, resulting in its dissociation from sites of damage to phosphorylate downstream targets such as BRCA1, p53, cell cycle transcription factor E2F1, the promyelocytic leukemia protein (PML) involved in apoptosis, and CDC25 phosphatases, among others. Mutations in Chk2 is linked to a variety of cancers including familial breast cancer, myelodysplastic syndromes, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and osteosarcomas. Chk2 contains an N-terminal SQ/TQ cluster domain (SCD), a central forkhead-associated (FHA) domain, and a C-terminal catalytic kinase domain. The Chk2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:cd14084    8 YIMSRTLGSGACGEVKLAYDKSTCKKVAIKIINKRKF 44

C-terminal catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Ribosomal S6 kinase 2 (also called 90kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase 3 or Ribosomal protein S6 kinase alpha-3); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. RSK2 is also called p90RSK3, RPS6KA3, S6K-alpha-3, or MAPK-activated protein kinase 1b (MAPKAPK-1b). RSK2 is expressed highly in the regions of the brain with high synaptic activity. It plays a role in the maintenance and consolidation of excitatory synapses. It is a specific modulator of phospholipase D in calcium-regulated exocytosis. Mutations in the RSK2 gene, RPS6KA3, cause Coffin-Lowry syndrome (CLS), a rare syndromic form of X-linked mental retardation characterized by growth and psychomotor retardation and skeletal abnormalities. RSK2 is one of four RSK isoforms (RSK1-4) from distinct genes present in vertebrates. RSKs contain an N-terminal kinase domain (NTD) from the AGC family and a C-terminal kinase domain (CTD) from the CAMK family. They are activated by signaling inputs from extracellular regulated kinase (ERK) and phosphoinositide dependent kinase 1 (PDK1). ERK phosphorylates and activates the CTD of RSK, serving as a docking site for PDK1, which phosphorylates and activates the NTD, which in turn phosphorylates all known RSK substrates. RSKs act as downstream effectors of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and play key roles in mitogen-activated cell growth, differentiation, and survival. The RSK2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPT 99
Cdd:cd14176   21 YEVKEDIGVGSYSVCKRCIHKATNMEFAVKIIDKSKRDPT 60

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. ROCK1 is preferentially expressed in the liver, lung, spleen, testes, and kidney. It mediates signaling from Rho to the actin cytoskeleton. It is implicated in the development of cardiac fibrosis, cardiomyocyte apoptosis, and hyperglycemia. Mice deficient with ROCK1 display eyelids open at birth (EOB) and omphalocele phenotypes due to the disorganization of actin filaments in the eyelids and the umbilical ring. ROCK contains an N-terminal extension, a catalytic kinase domain, and a C-terminal extension, which contains a coiled-coil region encompassing a Rho-binding domain (RBD) and a pleckstrin homology (PH) domain. ROCK is auto-inhibited by the RBD and PH domain interacting with the catalytic domain, and is activated via interaction with Rho GTPases. The ROCK1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  40 IPRCRNSITSATDEQPHIGNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQL 96
Cdd:cd05622   55 LSRYKDTINKIRDLRMKAEDYEVVKVIGRGAFGEVQLVRHKSTRKVYAMKLLSKFEM 111

Catalytic domain of the protein kinase, Dual-specificity tYrosine-phosphorylated and -Regulated Kinase; Protein Kinases (PKs), Dual-specificity tYrosine-phosphorylated and -Regulated Kinase (DYRK) subfamily, catalytic (c) domain. Dual-specificity PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine (S/T) as well as tyrosine residues on protein substrates. The DYRK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein S/T PKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K). DYRKs autophosphorylate themselves on tyrosine residues and phosphorylate their substrates exclusively on S/T residues. They play important roles in cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, and development. Vertebrates contain multiple DYRKs (DYRK1-4) and mammals contain two types of DYRK1 proteins, DYRK1A and DYRK1B. DYRK1A is involved in neuronal differentiation and is implicated in the pathogenesis of DS (Down syndrome). DYRK1B plays a critical role in muscle differentiation by regulating transcription, cell motility, survival, and cell cycle progression. It is overexpressed in many solid tumors where it acts as a tumor survival factor. DYRK2 promotes apoptosis in response to DNA damage by phosphorylating the tumor suppressor p53, while DYRK3 promotes cell survival by phosphorylating SIRT1 and promoting p53 deacetylation. DYRK4 is a testis-specific kinase that may function during spermiogenesis.

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gi 554790306  56 HIgNYRLQ--KTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKII 91
Cdd:cd14210   10 HI-AYRYEvlSVLGKGSFGQVVKCLDHKTGQLVAIKII 46

Catalytic domain of an Uncharacterized subfamily of Mitogen-Activated Protein (MAP)/Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK) Kinase Kinase 3-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of uncharacterized proteins with similarity to MEKK3, MEKK2, and related proteins; they contain an N-terminal PB1 domain, which mediates oligomerization, and a C-terminal catalytic domain. MEKK2 and MEKK3 are MAPK kinase kinases (MAPKKKs or MKKKs), proteins that phosphorylate and activate MAPK kinases (MAPKKs or MKKs), which in turn phosphorylate and activate MAPKs during signaling cascades that are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. MEKK2 and MEKK3 activate MEK5 (also called MKK5), which activates ERK5. The ERK5 cascade plays roles in promoting cell proliferation, differentiation, neuronal survival, and neuroprotection. MEKK3 plays an essential role in embryonic angiogenesis and early heart development. MEKK2 and MEKK3 can also activate the MAPKs, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38, through their respective MAPKKs. The MEKK3-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVK 89
Cdd:cd06653    3 NWRLGKLLGRGAFGEVYLCYDADTGRELAVK 33

Catalytic domain of the yeast Serine/Threonine Kinase, Kin4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Kin4 is a central component of the spindle position checkpoint (SPOC), which monitors spindle position and regulates the mitotic exit network (MEN). Kin4 associates with spindle pole bodies in mother cells to inhibit MEN signaling and delay mitosis until the anaphase nucleus is properly positioned along the mother-bud axis. Kin4 activity is regulated by both the bud neck-associated kinase Elm1 and protein phosphatase 2A. The Kin4 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  58 GNYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHV-----LTGREVAVKIIDK-TQLNPTSLQKVF 105
Cdd:cd14076    1 GPYILGRTLGEGEFGKVKLGWPLpkanhRSGVQVAIKLIRRdTQQENCQTSKIM 54

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine protein kinases, Casein Kinase 1 alpha; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CK1 phosphorylates a variety of substrates including enzymes, transcription and splice factors, cytoskeletal proteins, viral oncogenes, receptors, and membrane-associated proteins. There are mutliple isoforms of CK1 and in mammals, seven isoforms (alpha, beta, gamma1-3, delta, and epsilon) have been characterized. These isoforms differ mainly in the length and structure of their C-terminal non-catalytic region. CK1alpha plays a role in cell cycle progression, spindle dynamics, and chromosome segregation. It is also involved in regulating apoptosis mediated by Fas or the retinoid X receptor (RXR), and is a positive regulator of Wnt signaling. CK1alpha phosphorylates the NS5A protein of flaviviruses such as the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and yellow fever virus (YFV), and influences flaviviral replication. The CK1 alpha subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKI 90
Cdd:cd14128    2 YRLVRKIGSGSFGDIYLGINITNGEEVAVKL 32

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Sucrose nonfermenting 1-related protein kinase subfamily 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The SnRKs form three different subfamilies designated SnRK1-3. SnRK2 is represented in this cd. SnRK2s are involved in plant response to abiotic stresses and abscisic acid (ABA)-dependent plant development. The SnRK2s subfamily is in turn classed into three subgroups, all 3 of which are represented in this CD. Group 1 comprises kinases not activated by ABA, group 2 - kinases not activated or activated very weakly by ABA (depending on plant species), and group 3 - kinases strongly activated by ABA. The SnRKs belong to a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDK 93
Cdd:cd14662    2 YELVKDIGSGNFGVARLMRNKETKELVAVKYIER 35

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

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gi 554790306  63 QKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSlQKVFN 106
Cdd:cd13996   11 IELLGSGGFGSVYKVRNKVDGVTYAIKKIRLTEKSSAS-EKVLR 53

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MAPKs serve as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They control critical cellular functions including differentiation, proliferation, migration, and apoptosis. They are also implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases including multiple types of cancer, stroke, diabetes, and chronic inflammation. Typical MAPK pathways involve a triple kinase core cascade comprising of the MAPK, which is phosphorylated and activated by a MAPK kinase (MAP2K or MKK), which itself is phosphorylated and activated by a MAPK kinase kinase (MAP3K or MKKK). Each cascade is activated either by a small GTP-binding protein or by an adaptor protein, which transmits the signal either directly to a MAP3K to start the triple kinase core cascade or indirectly through a mediator kinase, a MAP4K. There are three typical MAPK subfamilies: Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase (ERK), c-Jun N-terminal Kinase (JNK), and p38. Some MAPKs are atypical in that they are not regulated by MAP2Ks. These include MAPK4, MAPK6, NLK, and ERK7. The MAPK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKII 91
Cdd:cd07834    2 YELLKPIGSGAYGVVCSAYDKRTGRKVAIKKI 33

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

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gi 554790306  60 YRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVK 89
Cdd:cd14137    6 YTIEKVIGSGSFGVVYQAKLLETGEVVAIK 35

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Proviral Integration Moloney virus (PIM) kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The PIM gene locus was discovered as a result of the cloning of retroviral intergration sites in murine Moloney leukemia virus, leading to the identification of PIM kinases. They are constitutively active STKs with a broad range of cellular targets and are overexpressed in many haematopoietic malignancies and solid cancers. Vertebrates contain three distinct PIM kinase genes (PIM1-3); each gene may result in mutliple protein isoforms. There are two PIM1 and three PIM2 isoforms as a result of alternative translation initiation sites, while there is only one PIM3 protein. Compound knockout mice deficient of all three PIM kinases that survive the perinatal period show a profound reduction in body size, indicating that PIMs are important for body growth. The PIM subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  59 NYRLQKTIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQ 95
Cdd:cd14005    1 QYEVGDLLGKGGFGTVYSGVRIRDGLPVAVKFVPKSR 37

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p21-activated kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PAKs are Rho family GTPase-regulated kinases that serve as important mediators in the function of Cdc42 (cell division cycle 42) and Rac. PAKs are implicated in the regulation of many cellular processes including growth factor receptor-mediated proliferation, cell polarity, cell motility, cell death and survival, and actin cytoskeleton organization. PAK deregulation is associated with tumor development. PAKs from higher eukaryotes are classified into two groups (I and II), according to their biochemical and structural features. Group I PAKs contain a PBD (p21-binding domain) overlapping with an AID (autoinhibitory domain), a C-terminal catalytic domain, SH3 binding sites and a non-classical SH3 binding site for PIX (PAK-interacting exchange factor). Group II PAKs contain a PBD and a catalytic domain, but lack other motifs found in group I PAKs. Since group II PAKs do not contain an obvious AID, they may be regulated differently from group I PAKs. Group I PAKs interact with the SH3 containing proteins Nck, Grb2 and PIX; no such binding has been demonstrated for group II PAKs. The PAK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 554790306  62 LQKtIGKGNFAKVKLARHVLTGREVAVKIIDKTQLNPTSL 101
Cdd:cd06614    5 LEK-IGEGASGEVYKATDRATGKEVAIKKMRLRKQNKELI 43