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

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gi 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKFSKADP 99
Cdd:cd07859 185 YTPAIDIWSIGCIFAEVLTGKPLFPGKNVVHQLDLITDLLGTPSPETISRVRNEKARRYLSSMRKKQPVPFSQKFPNADP 264

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gi 79579540 100 LALRLLQRLLAF---DRPTPTE 118
Cdd:cd07859 265 LALRLLERLLAFdpkDRPTAEE 286

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Plant TDY Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Plant MAPKs are typed based on the conserved phosphorylation motif present in the activation loop, TEY and TDY. This subfamily represents the TDY subtype and is composed of Group D plant MAPKs including Arabidopsis thaliana MPK18 (AtMPK18), Oryza sativa Blast- and Wound-induced MAPK1 (OsBWMK1), OsWJUMK1 (Wound- and JA-Uninducible MAPK1), Zea mays MPK6, and the Medicago sativa TDY1 gene product. OsBWMK1 enhances resistance to pathogenic infections. It mediates stress-activated defense responses by activating a transcription factor that affects the expression of stress-related genes. AtMPK18 is involved in microtubule-related functions. In plants, MAPKs are associated with physiological, developmental, hormonal, and stress responses. Some plants show numerous gene duplications of MAPKs; Arabidopsis thaliana harbors at least 20 MAPKs, named AtMPK1-20 while Oryza sativa contains at least 17 MAPKs. Arabidopsis thaliana contains more TEY-type MAPKs than TDY-type, whereas the reverse is true for Oryza sativa. The TDY 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKFSKADP 99
Cdd:cd07859 185 YTPAIDIWSIGCIFAEVLTGKPLFPGKNVVHQLDLITDLLGTPSPETISRVRNEKARRYLSSMRKKQPVPFSQKFPNADP 264

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gi 79579540 100 LALRLLQRLLAF---DRPTPTE 118
Cdd:cd07859 265 LALRLLERLLAFdpkDRPTAEE 286

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

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gi 79579540     20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKsvvHQLELITDLLGTPK 63
Cdd:smart00220 173 YGKAVDIWSLGVILYELLTGKPPFPGD---DQLLELFKKIGKPK 213

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Plant TDY Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Plant MAPKs are typed based on the conserved phosphorylation motif present in the activation loop, TEY and TDY. This subfamily represents the TDY subtype and is composed of Group D plant MAPKs including Arabidopsis thaliana MPK18 (AtMPK18), Oryza sativa Blast- and Wound-induced MAPK1 (OsBWMK1), OsWJUMK1 (Wound- and JA-Uninducible MAPK1), Zea mays MPK6, and the Medicago sativa TDY1 gene product. OsBWMK1 enhances resistance to pathogenic infections. It mediates stress-activated defense responses by activating a transcription factor that affects the expression of stress-related genes. AtMPK18 is involved in microtubule-related functions. In plants, MAPKs are associated with physiological, developmental, hormonal, and stress responses. Some plants show numerous gene duplications of MAPKs; Arabidopsis thaliana harbors at least 20 MAPKs, named AtMPK1-20 while Oryza sativa contains at least 17 MAPKs. Arabidopsis thaliana contains more TEY-type MAPKs than TDY-type, whereas the reverse is true for Oryza sativa. The TDY 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKFSKADP 99
Cdd:cd07859 185 YTPAIDIWSIGCIFAEVLTGKPLFPGKNVVHQLDLITDLLGTPSPETISRVRNEKARRYLSSMRKKQPVPFSQKFPNADP 264

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gi 79579540 100 LALRLLQRLLAF---DRPTPTE 118
Cdd:cd07859 265 LALRLLERLLAFdpkDRPTAEE 286

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Plant TEY Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Plant MAPKs are typed based on the conserved phosphorylation motif present in the activation loop, TEY and TDY. This subfamily represents the TEY subtype of plant MAPKs and is further subdivided into three groups (A, B, and C). Group A is represented by AtMPK3, AtMPK6, Nicotiana tabacum BTF4 (NtNTF4), among others. They are mostly involved in environmental and hormonal responses. AtMPK3 and AtMPK6 are also key regulators for stomatal development and patterning. Group B is represented by AtMPK4, AtMPK13, and NtNTF6, among others. They may be involved in both cell division and environmental stress response. AtMPK4 also participates in regulating innate immunity. Group C is represented by AtMPK1, AtMPK2, NtNTF3, Oryza sativa MAPK4 (OsMAPK4), among others. They may also be involved in stress responses. AtMPK1 and AtMPK2 are activated following mechanical injury and in the presence of stress chemicals such as jasmonic acid, hydrogen peroxide and abscisic acid. OsMAPK4 is also called OsMSRMK3 for Multiple Stress-Responsive MAPK3. In plants, MAPKs are associated with physiological, developmental, hormonal, and stress responses. Some plants show numerous gene duplications of MAPKs; Arabidopsis thaliana harbors at least 20 MAPKs, named AtMPK1-20. The TEY MAPK 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKFSKADP 99
Cdd:cd07858 186 YTTAIDVWSVGCIFAELLGRKPLFPGKDYVHQLKLITELLGSPSEEDLGFIRNEKARRYIRSLPYTPRQSFARLFPHANP 265

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase 5; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. ERK5 (also called Big MAPK1 (BMK1) or MAPK7) has a unique C-terminal extension, making it approximately twice as big as other MAPKs. This extension contains transcriptional activation capability which is inhibited by the N-terminal half. ERK5 is activated in response to growth factors and stress by a cascade that leads to its phosphorylation by the MAP2K MEK5, which in turn is regulated by the MAP3Ks MEKK2 and MEKK3. Activated ERK5 phosphorylates its targets including myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF2), Sap1a, c-Myc, and RSK. It plays a role in EGF-induced cell proliferation during the G1/S phase transition. Studies on knockout mice revealed that ERK5 is essential for cardiovascular development and plays an important role in angiogenesis. It is also critical for neural differentiation and survival. The ERK5 pathway has been implicated in the pathogenesis of many diseases including cancer, cardiac hypertrophy, and atherosclerosis. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The ERK5 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 79579540  17 LGLYTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKFSK 96
Cdd:cd07855 188 LPEYTQAIDMWSVGCIFAEMLGRRQLFPGKNYVHQLQLILTVLGTPSQAVINAIGADRVRRYIQNLPNKQPVPWETLYPK 267

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gi 79579540  97 ADP 99
Cdd:cd07855 268 ADQ 270

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. p38 kinases are mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), serving as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They function in the regulation of the cell cycle, cell development, cell differentiation, senescence, tumorigenesis, apoptosis, pain development and pain progression, and immune responses. p38 kinases are activated by the MAPK kinases MKK3 and MKK6, which in turn are activated by upstream MAPK kinase kinases including TAK1, ASK1, and MLK3, in response to cellular stresses or inflammatory cytokines. p38 substrates include other protein kinases and factors that regulate transcription, nuclear export, mRNA stability and translation. p38 kinases are drug targets for the inflammatory diseases psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic pulmonary disease. Vertebrates contain four isoforms of p38, named alpha, beta, gamma, and delta, which show varying substrate specificity and expression patterns. p38alpha and p38beta are ubiquitously expressed, p38gamma is predominantly found in skeletal muscle, and p38delta is found in the heart, lung, testis, pancreas, and small intestine. The p38 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKY---LTEMRKKNhvtFSQKFSK 96
Cdd:cd07851 193 YNQTVDIWSVGCIMAELLTGKTLFPGSDHIDQLKRIMNLVGTPDEELLKKISSESARNYiqsLPQMPKKD---FKEVFSG 269

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gi 79579540  97 ADP 99
Cdd:cd07851 270 ANP 272

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Fungal Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase MPK1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of the MAPKs MPK1 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pmk1 from Schizosaccharomyces pombe, and similar proteins. MPK1 (also called Slt2) and Pmk1 (also called Spm1) are stress-activated MAPKs that regulate the cell wall integrity pathway, and are therefore important in the maintainance of cell shape, cell wall construction, morphogenesis, and ion homeostasis. MPK1 is activated in response to cell wall stress including heat stimulation, osmotic shock, UV irradiation, and any agents that interfere with cell wall biogenesis such as chitin antagonists, caffeine, or zymolase. MPK1 is regulated by the MAP2Ks Mkk1/2, which are regulated by the MAP3K Bck1. Pmk1 is also activated by multiple stresses including elevated temperatures, hyper- or hypotonic stress, glucose deprivation, exposure to cell-wall damaging compounds, and oxidative stress. It is regulated by the MAP2K Pek1, which is regulated by the MAP3K Mkh1. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The MPK1 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKFSKADP 99
Cdd:cd07857 187 YTKAIDVWSVGCILAELLGRKPVFKGKDYVDQLNQILQVLGTPDEETLSRIGSPKAQNYIRSLPNIPKKPFESIFPNANP 266

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 10; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK10, also called PISSLRE, is essential for cell growth and proliferation, and acts through the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. CDK10 has also been identified as an important factor in endocrine therapy resistance in breast cancer. CDK10 silencing increases the transcription of c-RAF and the activation of the p42/p44 MAPK pathway, which leads to antiestrogen resistance. Patients who express low levels of CDK10 relapse early on tamoxifen. 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 CDK10 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPkSDAI 67
Cdd:cd07845 186 YTTAIDMWAVGCILAELLAHKPLLPGKSEIEQLDLIIQLLGTP-NESI 232

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cell Division Cycle 2-like 1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDC2L1, also called PITSLRE, exists in different isoforms which are named using the alias CDK11(p). The CDC2L1 gene produces two protein products, CDK11(p110) and CDK11(p58). CDC2L1 is also represented by the caspase-processed CDK11(p46). CDK11(p110), the major isoform, associates with cyclin L and is expressed throughout the cell cycle. It is involved in RNA processing and the regulation of transcription. CDK11(p58) associates with cyclin D3 and is expressed during the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. It plays roles in spindle morphogenesis, centrosome maturation, sister chromatid cohesion, and the completion of mitosis. CDK11(p46) is formed from the larger isoforms by caspases during TNFalpha- and Fas-induced apoptosis. It functions as a downstream effector kinase in apoptotic signaling pathways and interacts with eukaryotic initiation factor 3f (eIF3f), p21-activated kinase (PAK1), and Ran-binding protein (RanBPM). 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 CDC2L1 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTP 62
Cdd:cd07843 184 YSTAIDMWSVGCIFAELLTKKPLFPGKSEIDQLNKIFKLLGTP 226

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Fungal Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase (CDK), Bypass UAS Requirement 1, and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. BUR1, also called SGV1, is a yeast CDK that is functionally equivalent to mammalian CDK9. It associates with the cyclin BUR2. BUR genes were orginally identified in a genetic screen as factors involved in general transcription. The BUR1/BUR2 complex phosphorylates the C-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II. In addition, this complex regulates histone modification by phosporylating Rad6 and mediating the association of the Paf1 complex with chromatin. 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 BUR1 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVR 71
Cdd:cd07866 204 YTTAVDIWGIGCVFAEMFTRRPILQGKSDIDQLHLIFKLCGTPTEETWPGWR 255

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p38alpha Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (also called MAPK14); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. p38alpha/MAPK14 is expressed in most tissues and is the major isoform involved in the immune and inflammatory response. It is the central p38 MAPK involved in myogenesis. It plays a role in regulating cell cycle check-point transition and promoting cell differentiation. p38alpha also regulates cell proliferation and death through crosstalk with the JNK pathway. Its substrates include MAPK activated protein kinase 2 (MK2), MK5, and the transcription factors ATF2 and Mitf. p38 kinases MAPKs, serving as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They are activated by the MAPK kinases MKK3 and MKK6, which in turn are activated by upstream MAPK kinase kinases including TAK1, ASK1, and MLK3, in response to cellular stresses or inflammatory cytokines. The p38alpha 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKY---LTEMRKKNhvtFSQKFSK 96
Cdd:cd07877 195 YNQTVDIWSVGCIMAELLTGRTLFPGTDHIDQLKLILRLVGTPGAELLKKISSESARNYiqsLTQMPKMN---FANVFIG 271

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gi 79579540  97 ADP 99
Cdd:cd07877 272 ANP 274

Catalytic domain of CMGC family Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The CMGC family consists of Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinases (CDKs), Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) such as Extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERKs), c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs), and p38, and other kinases. CDKs belong to a large subfamily of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. 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. Other members of the CMGC family include casein kinase 2 (CK2), Dual-specificity tYrosine-phosphorylated and -Regulated Kinase (DYRK), Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 (GSK3), among many others. The CMGC 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPK 63
Cdd:cd05118 178 YGSSIDIWSLGCILAELLTGRPLFPGDSEVDQLAKIVRLLGTPE 221

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, MAPK/MAK/MRK Overlapping Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MOK, also called Renal tumor antigen 1 (RAGE-1), is widely expressed and is enriched in testis, kidney, lung, and brain. It is expressed in approximately 50% of renal cell carcinomas (RCC) and is a potential target for immunotherapy. MOK is stabilized by its association with the HSP90 molecular chaperone. It is induced by the transcription factor Cdx2 and may be involved in regulating intestinal epithelial development and differentiation. The MOK 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 79579540  18 GLYTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTP 62
Cdd:cd07831 174 GYYGPKMDIWAVGCVFFEILSLFPLFPGTNELDQIAKIHDVLGTP 218

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 79579540  17 LGL-YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISgvRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQK 93
Cdd:cd14210 188 LGLpYDTAIDMWSLGCILAELYTGYPLFPGENEEEQLACIMEVLGVPPKSLID--KASRRKKFFDSNGKPRPTTNSKG 263

cyclin-dependent protein kinase; Provisional

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gi 79579540   20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDA 66
Cdd:PTZ00024 211 YHFAVDMWSVGCIFAELLTGKPLFPGENEIDQLGRIFELLGTPNEDN 257

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p38gamma Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (also called MAPK12); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. p38gamma/MAPK12 is predominantly expressed in skeletal muscle. Unlike p38alpha and p38beta, p38gamma is insensitive to pyridinylimidazoles. It displays an antagonizing function compared to p38alpha. p38gamma inhibits, while p38alpha stimulates, c-Jun phosphorylation and AP-1 mediated transcription. p38gamma also plays a role in the signaling between Ras and the estrogen receptor and has been implicated to increase cell invasion and breast cancer progression. In Xenopus, p38gamma is critical in the meiotic maturation of oocytes. p38 kinases are MAPKs, serving as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They are activated by the MAPK kinases MKK3 and MKK6, which in turn are activated by upstream MAPK kinase kinases including TAK1, ASK1, and MLK3, in response to cellular stresses or inflammatory cytokines. The p38gamma 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKFSKADP 99
Cdd:cd07880 193 YTQTVDIWSVGCIMAEMLTGKPLFKGHDHLDQLMEIMKVTGTPSKEFVQKLQSEDAKNYVKKLPRFRKKDFRSLLPNANP 272

Catalytic domain of Male germ cell-Associated Kinase-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of human MAK and MAK-related kinase (MRK), Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ime2p, Schizosaccharomyces pombe Mei4-dependent protein 3 (Mde3) and Pit1, Caenorhabditis elegans dyf-5, Arabidopsis thaliana MHK, and similar proteins. These proteins play important roles during meiosis. MAK is highly expressed in testicular cells specifically in the meiotic phase, but is not essential for spermatogenesis and fertility. It functions as a coactivator of the androgen receptor in prostate cells. MRK, also called Intestinal Cell Kinase (ICK), is expressed ubiquitously, with highest expression in the ovary and uterus. A missense mutation in MRK causes endocrine-cerebro-osteodysplasia, suggesting that this protein plays an important role in the development of many organs. MAK and MRK may be involved in regulating cell cycle and cell fate. Ime2p is a meiosis-specific kinase that is important during meiotic initiation and during the later stages of meiosis. Mde3 functions downstream of the transcription factor Mei-4 which is essential for meiotic prophase I. The MAK-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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSD 65
Cdd:cd07830 176 YSSPVDIWALGCIMAELYTLRPLFPGSSEIDQLYKICSVLGTPTKQ 221

Catalytic domain of the protein kinase, Dual-specificity tYrosine-phosphorylated and -Regulated Kinase 1; 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. Mammals contain two types of DYRK1 proteins, DYRK1A and DYRK1B. DYRK1A was previously called minibrain kinase homolog (MNBH) or dual-specificity YAK1-related kinase. It phosphorylates various substrates and is involved in many cellular events. It phosphorylates and inhibits the transcription factors, nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) and forkhead in rhabdomyosarcoma (FKHR). It regulates neuronal differentiation by targetting CREB (cAMP response element-binding protein). It also targets many endocytic proteins including dynamin and amphiphysin and may play a role in the endocytic pathway. The gene encoding DYRK1A is located in the DSCR (Down syndrome critical region) of human chromosome 21 and DYRK1A has been implicated in the pathogenesis of DS. DYRK1B, also called minibrain-related kinase (MIRK), is highly expressed in muscle and 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. DYRKs autophosphorylate themselves on tyrosine residues and phosphorylate their substrates exclusively on S/T residues. The DYRK1 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 79579540  17 LGL-YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRndKARKY 78
Cdd:cd14226 190 LGLpYDLAIDMWSLGCILVEMHTGEPLFSGANEVDQMNKIVEVLGMPPVHMLDQAP--KARKF 250

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 2 and 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK2 is regulated by cyclin E or cyclin A. Upon activation by cyclin E, it phosphorylates the retinoblastoma (pRb) protein which activates E2F mediated transcription and allows cells to move into S phase. The CDK2/cyclin A complex plays a role in regulating DNA replication. CDK2, together with CDK4, also regulates embryonic cell proliferation. Despite these important roles, mice deleted for the cdk2 gene are viable and normal except for being sterile. This may be due to compensation provided by CDK1 (also called Cdc2), which can also bind cyclin E and drive the G1 to S phase transition. CDK3 is regulated by cyclin C and it phosphorylates pRB specifically during the G0/G1 transition. This phosphorylation is required for cells to exit G0 efficiently and enter the G1 phase. 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 CDK2/3 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGV 70
Cdd:cd07860 178 YSTAVDIWSLGCIFAEMVTRRALFPGDSEIDQLFRIFRTLGTPDEVVWPGV 228

Catalytic domain of PCTAIRE-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PCTAIRE-like proteins show unusual expression patterns with high levels in post-mitotic tissues, suggesting that they may be involved in regulating post-mitotic cellular events. They share sequence similarity with Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs), which belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, CDKs and cyclins are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The association of PCTAIRE-like proteins with cyclins has not been widely studied, although PFTAIRE-1 has been shown to function as a CDK which is regulated by cyclin D3 as well as the membrane-associated cyclin Y. The PCTAIRE-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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPG-KSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGV 70
Cdd:cd07844 176 YSTSLDMWGVGCIFYEMATGRPLFPGsTDVEDQLHKIFRVLGTPTEETWPGV 227

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, PCTAIRE-3 kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PCTAIRE-3 shows a restricted pattern of expression and is present in brain, kidney, and intestine. It is elevated in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and has been shown to associate with paired helical filaments (PHFs) and stimulate Tau phosphorylation. As AD progresses, phosphorylated Tau aggregates and forms PHFs, which leads to the formation of neurofibrillary tangles. In human glioma cells, PCTAIRE-3 induces cell cycle arrest and cell death. PCTAIRE-3 shares sequence similarity with Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs), which belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, CDKs and cyclins are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The PCTAIRE-3 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGV-RNDKARKYL 79
Cdd:cd07871 181 YSTPIDMWGVGCILYEMATGRPMFPGSTVKEELHLIFRLLGTPTEETWPGVtSNEEFRSYL 241

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase Like 1 and 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDKL1, also called p42 KKIALRE, is a glial protein that is upregulated in gliosis. It is present in neuroblastoma and A431 human carcinoma cells, and may be implicated in neoplastic transformation. The function of CDKL4 is unknown. 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 CDKL1/4 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLG 60
Cdd:cd07847 178 YGPPVDVWAIGCVFAELLTGQPLWPGKSDVDQLYLIRKTLG 218

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 5; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK5 is unusual in that it is regulated by non-cyclin proteins, p35 and p39. It is highly expressed in the nervous system and is critical in normal neural development and function. It plays a role in neuronal migration and differentiation, and is also important in synaptic plasticity and learning. CDK5 also participates in protecting against cell death and promoting angiogenesis. Impaired CDK5 activity is implicated in Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease and acute neuronal injury. 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 CDK5 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 79579540  19 LYTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLT-WKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGV 70
Cdd:cd07839 176 LYSTSIDMWSAGCIFAELANaGRPLFPGNDVDDQLKRIFRLLGTPTEESWPGV 228

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Plant B-type Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The plant-specific B-type CDKs are expressed from the late S to the M phase of the cell cycle. They are characterized by the cyclin binding motif PPT[A/T]LRE. They play a role in controlling mitosis and integrating developmental pathways, such as stomata and leaf development. CdkB has been shown to associate with both cyclin B, which controls G2/M transition, and cyclin D, which acts as a mediator in linking extracellular signals to the cell cycle. 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 CdkB 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRN 72
Cdd:cd07837 188 YSTPVDMWSVGCIFAEMSRKQPLFPGDSELQQLLHIFRLLGTPNEEVWPGVSK 240

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 12; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK12 is also called Cdc2-related protein kinase 7 (CRK7) or Cdc2-related kinase arginine/serine-rich (CrkRS). It is a unique CDK that contains an RS domain, which is predominantly found in splicing factors. CDK12 is widely expressed in tissues. It interacts with cyclins L1 and L2, and plays roles in regulating transcription and alternative splicing. 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 CDK12 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTP 62
Cdd:cd07864 195 YGPAIDVWSCGCILGELFTKKPIFQANQELAQLELISRLCGSP 237

glycogen synthase kinase; Provisional

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gi 79579540   20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAIS------------GVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNH 87
Cdd:PTZ00036 248 YTTHIDLWSLGCIIAEMILGYPIFSGQSSVDQLVRIIQVLGTPTEDQLKemnpnyadikfpDVKPKDLKKVFPKGTPDDA 327

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gi 79579540   88 VTFSQKFSKADP 99
Cdd:PTZ00036 328 INFISQFLKYEP 339

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases 4 (also called ERK4) and 6 (also called ERK3); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MAPK4 (also called ERK4 or p63MAPK) and MAPK6 (also called ERK3 or p97MAPK) are atypical MAPKs that are not regulated by MAPK kinases. MAPK6 is expressed ubiquitously with highest amounts in brain and skeletal muscle. It may be involved in the control of cell differentiation by negatively regulating cell cycle progression in certain conditions. It may also play a role in glucose-induced insulin secretion. MAPK6 and MAPK4 cooperate to regulate the activity of MAPK-activated protein kinase 5 (MK5), leading to its relocation to the cytoplasm and exclusion from the nucleus. The MAPK6/MK5 and MAPK4/MK5 pathways may play critical roles in embryonic and post-natal development. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The MAPK4/6 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITD 57
Cdd:cd07854 196 YTKAIDMWAAGCIFAEMLTGKPLFAGAHELEQMQLILE 233

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK4 partners with all three D-type cyclins (D1, D2, and D3) and is also regulated by INK4 inhibitors. It is active towards the retinoblastoma (pRb) protein and plays a role in regulating the early G1 phase of the cell cycle. It is expressed ubiquitously and is localized in the nucleus. CDK4 also shows kinase activity towards Smad3, a signal transducer of TGF-beta signaling which modulates transcription and plays a role in cell proliferation and apoptosis. CDK4 is inhibited by the p21 inhibitor and is specifically mutated in human melanoma. 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 CDK4 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSD 65
Cdd:cd07863 184 YATPVDMWSVGCIFAEMFRRKPLFCGNSEADQLGKIFDLIGLPPED 229

Catalytic domain of the protein kinases, Dual-specificity tYrosine-phosphorylated and -Regulated Kinases 2 and 3; 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. This subfamily is composed of DYRK2 and DYRK3, and similar proteins. Drosophila DYRK2 interacts and phosphorylates the chromatin remodelling factor, SNR1 (Snf5-related 1), and also interacts with the essential chromatin component, trithorax. It may play a role in chromatin remodelling. Vertebrate DYRK2 phosphorylates and regulates the tumor suppressor p53 to induce apoptosis in response to DNA damage. It can also phosphorylate the transcription factor, nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT). DYRK2 is overexpressed in lung adenocarcinoma and esophageal carcinomas, and is a predictor for favorable prognosis in lung adenocarcinoma. DYRK3, also called regulatory erythroid kinase (REDK), is highly expressed in erythroid cells and the testis, and is also present in adult kidney and liver. It promotes cell survival by phosphorylating and activating SIRT1, an NAD(+)-dependent protein deacetylase, which promotes p53 deacetylation, resulting in the inhibition of apoptosis. DYRKs autophosphorylate themselves on tyrosine residues and phosphorylate their substrates exclusively on S/T residues. The DYRK2/3 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other S/T kinases, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTP 62
Cdd:cd14224 244 YGMPIDMWSFGCILAELLTGYPLFPGEDEGDQLACMIELLGMP 286

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 9; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK9, together with a cyclin partner (cyclin T1, T2a, T2b, or K), is the main component of distinct positive transcription elongation factors (P-TEFb), which function as Ser2 C-terminal domain kinases of RNA polymerase II. P-TEFb participates in multiple steps of gene expression including transcription elongation, mRNA synthesis, processing, export, and translation. It also plays a role in mediating cytokine induced transcription networks such as IL6-induced STAT3 signaling. In addition, the CDK9/cyclin T2a complex promotes muscle differentiation and enhances the function of some myogenic regulatory factors. 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 CDK9 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRN 72
Cdd:cd07865 201 YGPPIDMWGAGCIMAEMWTRSPIMQGNTEQHQLTLISQLCGSITPEVWPGVDK 253

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

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gi 79579540     20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKsvvHQLELITDLLGTPK 63
Cdd:smart00220 173 YGKAVDIWSLGVILYELLTGKPPFPGD---DQLLELFKKIGKPK 213

Catalytic subunit (alpha) of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Casein Kinase 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CK2 is a tetrameric protein with two catalytic (alpha) and two regulatory (beta) subunits. It is constitutively active and ubiquitously expressed, and is found in the cytoplasm, nucleus, as well as in the plasma membrane. It phosphorylates a wide variety of substrates including gylcogen synthase, cell cycle proteins, nuclear proteins (e.g. DNA topoisomerase II), and ion channels (e.g. ENaC), among others. It may be considered a master kinase controlling the activity or lifespan of many other kinases and exerting its effect over cell fate, gene expression, protein synthesis and degradation, and viral infection. CK2 is implicated in every stage of the cell cycle and is required for cell cycle progression. It plays crucial roles in cell differentiation, proliferation, and survival, and is thus implicated in cancer. CK2 is not an oncogene by itself but elevated CK2 levels create an environment that enhances the survival of tumor cells. The CK2 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWK-PLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGT 61
Cdd:cd14132 190 YDYSLDMWSLGCMLASMIFRKePFFHGHDNYDQLVKIAKVLGT 232

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, c-Jun N-terminal Kinase 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. JNK3 is expressed primarily in the brain, and to a lesser extent in the heart and testis. Mice deficient in JNK3 are protected against kainic acid-induced seizures, stroke, sciatic axotomy neural death, and neuronal death due to NGF deprivation, oxidative stress, or exposure to beta-amyloid peptide. This suggests that JNK3 may play roles in the pathogenesis of these diseases. JNKs are mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) that are involved in many stress-activated responses including those during inflammation, neurodegeneration, apoptosis, and persistent pain sensitization, among others. The JNK3 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 79579540  17 LGL-YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRnDKARKYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKF 94
Cdd:cd07874 191 LGMgYKENVDIWSVGCIMGEMVRHKILFPGRDYIDQWNKVIEQLGTPCPEFMKKLQ-PTVRNYVENRPKYAGLTFPKLF 268

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, PFTAIRE-1 kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PFTAIRE-1 is widely expressed except in the spleen and thymus. It is highly expressed in the brain, heart, pancreas, testis, and ovary, and is localized in the cytoplasm. It is regulated by cyclin D3 and is inhibited by the p21 cell cycle inhibitor. It has also been shown to interact with the membrane-associated cyclin Y, which recruits the protein to the plasma membrane. PFTAIRE-1 shares sequence similarity with Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (CDKs), which belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, CDKs and cyclins are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The PFTAIRE-1 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPG-KSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRN 72
Cdd:cd07869 181 YSTCLDMWGVGCIFVEMIQGVAAFPGmKDIQDQLERIFLVLGTPNEDTWPGVHS 234

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Homeodomain-Interacting Protein Kinase 3; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. HIPK3 is a Fas-interacting protein that induces FADD (Fas-associated death domain) phosphorylation and mediates FasL-induced JNK activation. Overexpression of HIPK3 does not affect cell death, however its expression in prostate cancer cells contributes to increased resistance to Fas receptor-mediated apoptosis. HIPK3 also plays a role in regulating steroidogenic gene expression. In response to cAMP, HIPK3 activates the phosphorylation of JNK and c-Jun, leading to increased activity of the transcription factor SF-1 (Steroidogenic factor 1), a key regulator for steroid biosynthesis in the gonad and adrenal gland. HIPKs, originally identified by their ability to bind homeobox factors, are nuclear proteins containing catalytic kinase and homeobox-interacting domains as well as a PEST region overlapping with the speckle-retention signal (SRS). The HIPK3 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 (PI3K).

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gi 79579540  17 LGL-YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAIS 68
Cdd:cd14229 177 LGLpFCEAIDMWSLGCVIAELFLGWPLYPGALEYDQIRYISQTQGLPGEQLLN 229

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Homeodomain-Interacting Protein Kinase 1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. HIPK1 has been implicated in regulating eye size, lens formation, and retinal morphogenesis during late embryogenesis. It also contributes to the regulation of haematopoiesis and leukaemogenesis by phosphorylating and repressing the transcription factor c-Myb, which is crucial in T- and B-cell development. In glucose-deprived conditions, HIPK1 phosphorylates Daxx, leading to its relocalization from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, where it binds and stabilizes ASK1 (apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1), a mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) kinase kinase that activates the JNK and p38 MAPK pathways. HIPKs, originally identified by their ability to bind homeobox factors, are nuclear proteins containing catalytic kinase and homeobox-interacting domains as well as a PEST region overlapping with the speckle-retention signal (SRS). The HIPK1 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 79579540  17 LGL-YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISG 69
Cdd:cd14228 192 LGLpFCEAIDMWSLGCVIAELFLGWPLYPGASEYDQIRYISQTQGLPAEYLLSA 245

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, c-Jun N-terminal Kinase 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. JNK2 is expressed in every cell and tissue type. It is specifically translocated to the mitochondria during dopaminergic cell death. Specific substrates include the microtubule-associated proteins DCX and Tau, as well as TIF-IA which is involved in ribosomal RNA synthesis regulation. Mice deficient in Jnk2 show protection against arthritis, type 1 diabetes, atherosclerosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, cardiac cell death, TNF-induced liver damage, and tumor growth, indicating that JNK2 may play roles in the pathogenesis of these diseases. Initially it was thought that JNK1 and JNK2 were functionally redundant as mice deficient in either genes could survive but disruption of both genes resulted in lethality. However, recent studies have shown that JNK1 and JNK2 perform distinct functions through specific binding partners and substrates. JNKs are mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) that are involved in many stress-activated responses including those during inflammation, neurodegeneration, apoptosis, and persistent pain sensitization, among others. The JNK2 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 79579540   2 NITMINSVSTDVYNQ----LGL-YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSVVHQLELITDLLGTPKSDAISGVRnDKAR 76
Cdd:cd07876 176 NFMMTPYVVTRYYRApeviLGMgYKENVDIWSVGCIMGELVKGSVIFQGTDHIDQWNKVIEQLGTPSAEFMNRLQ-PTVR 254

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gi 79579540  77 KYLTEMRKKNHVTFSQKF 94
Cdd:cd07876 255 NYVENRPQYPGISFEELF 272

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 8; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK8 can act as a negative or positive regulator of transcription, depending on the scenario. Together with its regulator, cyclin C, it reversibly associates with the multi-subunit core Mediator complex, a cofactor that is involved in regulating RNA polymerase II (RNAP II)-dependent transcription. CDK8 phosphorylates cyclin H, a subunit of the general transcription factor TFIIH, which results in the inhibition of TFIIH-dependent phosphorylation of the C-terminal domain of RNAP II, facilitating the inhibition of transcription. It has also been shown to promote transcription by a mechanism that is likely to involve RNAP II phosphorylation. CDK8 also functions as a stimulus-specific positive coregulator of p53 transcriptional responses. 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 CDK8 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 79579540  20 YTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLF 43
Cdd:cd07868 209 YTKAIDIWAIGCIFAELLTSEPIF 232

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, fungal Byr2-like Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Members of this group include the MAPKKKs Schizosaccharomyces pombe Byr2, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cryptococcus neoformans Ste11, and related proteins. They contain an N-terminal SAM (sterile alpha-motif) domain, which mediates protein-protein interaction, and a C-terminal catalytic domain. 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 Byr2 is regulated by Ras1. It responds to pheromone signaling and controls mating through the MAPK pathway. Budding yeast Ste11 functions in MAPK cascades that regulate mating, high osmolarity glycerol, and filamentous growth responses. The Byr2 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 79579540  19 LYTPAIDVWSIGCIFAEVLTWKPLFPGKSvvhQLELITDlLGTPKSDAISGVRNDKARKYLTEMRKKNH 87
Cdd:cd06628 188 SYTRKADIWSLGCLVVEMLTGTHPFPDCT---QMQAIFK-IGENASPTIPSNISSEARDFLEKTFEIDH 252