RING finger, H2 subclass, found in synoviolin and similar proteins; Synoviolin, also known as synovial apoptosis inhibitor 1 (Syvn1), Hrd1, or Der3, is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-anchoring E3 ubiquitin ligase that functions as a suppressor of ER stress-induced apoptosis and plays a role in homeostasis maintenance. It also targets tumor suppressor gene p53 for proteasomal degradation, suggesting crosstalk between ER associated degradation (ERAD) and p53 mediated apoptotic pathway under ER stress. Moreover, synoviolin controls body weight and mitochondrial biogenesis through negative regulation of the thermogenic coactivator peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor coactivator (PGC)-1beta. It upregulates amyloid beta production by targeting a negative regulator of gamma-secretase, Retention in endoplasmic reticulum 1 (Rer1), for degradation. It is also involved in the degradation of endogenous immature nicastrin, and affects amyloid beta-protein generation. Moreover, synoviolin is highly expressed in rheumatoid synovial cells and may be involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It functions as an anti-apoptotic factor that is responsible for the outgrowth of synovial cells during the development of RA. It promotes inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1) ubiquitination and degradation in synovial fibroblasts with collagen-induced arthritis. Furthermore, the upregulation of synoviolin may represent a protective response against neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD). In addition, synoviolin is involved in liver fibrogenesis. Synoviolin contains a C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 301 DGTCIICREDMVAIGddadssavgdgsatpstppataagttptvtnvtpKKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16479    1 DNTCIICREEMTVGA----------------------------------KKLPCGHIFHLSCLRSWLQRQQTCPTCR 43

Ring finger; E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity is intrinsic to the RING domain of c-Cbl and is likely to be a general function of this domain; Various RING fingers exhibit binding activity towards E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (Ubc' s)

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gi 757949660   354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLE-RQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:smart00184  17 CGHTFCRSCIRKWLEsGNNTCPIC 40

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in synoviolin and similar proteins; Synoviolin, also known as synovial apoptosis inhibitor 1 (Syvn1), Hrd1, or Der3, is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-anchoring E3 ubiquitin ligase that functions as a suppressor of ER stress-induced apoptosis and plays a role in homeostasis maintenance. It also targets tumor suppressor gene p53 for proteasomal degradation, suggesting crosstalk between ER associated degradation (ERAD) and p53 mediated apoptotic pathway under ER stress. Moreover, synoviolin controls body weight and mitochondrial biogenesis through negative regulation of the thermogenic coactivator peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor coactivator (PGC)-1beta. It upregulates amyloid beta production by targeting a negative regulator of gamma-secretase, Retention in endoplasmic reticulum 1 (Rer1), for degradation. It is also involved in the degradation of endogenous immature nicastrin, and affects amyloid beta-protein generation. Moreover, synoviolin is highly expressed in rheumatoid synovial cells and may be involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It functions as an anti-apoptotic factor that is responsible for the outgrowth of synovial cells during the development of RA. It promotes inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1) ubiquitination and degradation in synovial fibroblasts with collagen-induced arthritis. Furthermore, the upregulation of synoviolin may represent a protective response against neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD). In addition, synoviolin is involved in liver fibrogenesis. Synoviolin contains a C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 301 DGTCIICREDMVAIGddadssavgdgsatpstppataagttptvtnvtpKKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16479    1 DNTCIICREEMTVGA----------------------------------KKLPCGHIFHLSCLRSWLQRQQTCPTCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Tetratricopeptide repeat protein 3 (TTC3) and similar proteins; TTC3, also known as protein DCRR1, TPR repeat protein D, TPR repeat protein 3, or RING finger protein 105 (RNF105), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase encoded by a gene within the Down syndrome (DS) critical region on chromosome 21. It affects differentiation and Golgi compactness in neurons through specific actin-regulating pathways. It inhibits the neuronal-like differentiation of pheocromocytoma cells by activating RhoA and by binding to Citron proteins. TTC3 is an Akt-specific E3 ligase that binds to phosphorylated Akt and facilitates its ubiquitination and degradation within the nucleus. It contains four N-terminal TPR motifs, a potential coiled-coil region and a Citron binding region in the central part, and a C-terminal C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 350 KKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMI 380
Cdd:cd16481   15 AKLECGHIFHKECIKQWLKEQSTCPTCRVHV 45

Ring finger domain;

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gi 757949660  352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:pfam13639  19 LPCGHHFHRECLDKWLRSSNTCPLCR 44

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 213 (RNF213) and similar proteins; RNF213, also known as ALK lymphoma oligomerization partner on chromosome 17 or Moyamoya steno-occlusive disease-associated AAA+ and RING finger protein (mysterin), is an intracellular soluble protein that functions as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase and AAA+ ATPase, which possibly contributes to vascular development through mechanical processes in the cell. It plays a unique role in endothelial cells for proper gene expression in response to inflammatory signals from the environment. Mutations in RNF213 may be associated with Moyamoya disease (MMD), an idiopathic cerebrovascular occlusive disorder prevalent in East Asia. It also acts as a nuclear marker for acanthomorph phylogeny. RNF213 contains two tandem enzymatically active AAA+ ATPase modules and a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. It can form a huge ring-shaped oligomeric complex.

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gi 757949660 351 KLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMILDD 383
Cdd:cd16561   17 KLPCDHVFCEECIRQWLPGQMSCPLCRTELPDD 49

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in DAZ (deleted in azoospermia)-interacting protein 3 (DZIP3) and similar proteins; DZIP3, also known as RNA-binding ubiquitin ligase of 138 kDa (RUL138) or 2A-HUB protein, is an RNA-binding E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1) and acts as a transcriptional coactivator of estrogen receptor (ER) alpha. It is also a histone H2A ubiquitin ligase that catalyzes monoubiquitination of H2A at lysine 119, functioning as a combinatorial component of the repression machinery required for repressing a specific chemokine gene expression program, critically modulating migratory responses to Toll-like receptors (TLR) activation. DZIP3 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger at the C-terminus.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16460   19 LPCAHKFHTQCIGPWLDGQQTCPTCR 44

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 103 (RNF103) and similar proteins; RNF103, also known as KF-1 or zinc finger protein 103 homolog (Zfp-103), is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is widely expressed in many different organs, including brain, heart, kidney, spleen, and lung. It is involved in the ER-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway by interacting with components of the ERAD pathway, including Derlin-1 and VCP. RNF103 contains several hydrophobic regions at its N-terminal and middle regions, as well as a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLER-QQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd16473   23 LPCGHVFHQNCIDVWLERdNHCCPVCRW 50

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in TRAF-interacting protein (TRAIP) and similar proteins; TRAIP, also known as RING finger protein 206 (RNF206) or TRIP, is a ubiquitously expressed nucleolar E3 ubiquitin ligase important for cellular proliferation and differentiation. It is found near mitotic chromosomes and functions as a regulator of the spindle assembly checkpoint. TRAIP interacts with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-receptor-associated factor (TRAF) proteins and inhibits TNF-alpha-mediated nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB activation. It also interacts with two tumor suppressors CYLD and spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk), and DNA polymerase eta, which facilitates translesional synthesis after DNA damage. TRAIP contains an N-terminal C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger and an extended coiled-coil domain.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16480   20 CGHTFHYDCLLQWFDTSRTCPQCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 1 (TUL1) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae TUL1, Schizosaccharomyces pombe DSC E3 ubiquitin ligase complex subunit 1 (DSC1), and Arabidopsis thaliana protein FLYING SAUCER 2 (FLY2). TUL1 is the catalytic component of DSC E3 ubiquitin ligase complexes that tag proteins present in Golgi, endosome and vacuole membranes and function in protein homeostasis under non-stress conditions, and support a role in protein quality control. It mediates ubiquitination of vacuolar proteins such as CPS1, PPN1, PEP12 and other proteins containing exposed hydrophilic residues within their transmembrane domains, leading to their sorting into internal vesicles in late endosomes. TUL1 also targets the unpalmitoylated endosomal SNARE TLG1 to the multivesicular body (MVB) pathway. DSC1, also known as defective for SREBP cleavage protein 1, is the catalytic component of the DSC E3 ubiquitin ligase complex required for the sre1 transcriptional activator proteolytic cleavage to release the soluble transcription factor from the membrane in low oxygen or sterol conditions. FLY2 acts as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that may be involved in xylem development. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd23117   31 CNHIFHTNCLERWMDIKLECPTCRR 55

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 11 (RNF11) and similar proteins; RNF11 is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that acts both as an adaptor and a modulator of itch-mediated control of ubiquitination events underlying membrane traffic. It acts downstream of an enzymatic cascade for the ubiquitination of specific substrates. It is also a molecular adaptor of homologous to E6-associated protein C-terminus (HECT)-type ligases. RNF11 has been implicated in the regulation of several signaling pathways. It enhances transforming growth factor receptor (TGFR) signaling by both abrogating Smurf2-mediated receptor ubiquitination and by promoting the Smurf2-mediated degradation of AMSH (associated molecule with the SH3 domain of STAM), a de-ubiquitinating enzyme that enhances TGF-beta signaling and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) endosomal recycling. It also acts directly on Smad4 to enhance Smad4 function, and plays a role in prolonged TGF-beta signaling. RNF11 also functions as a critical component of the A20 ubiquitin-editing protein complex that negatively regulates tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-mediated nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB activation. It interacts with Smad anchor for receptor activation (SARA) and the endosomal sorting complex required for transport (ESCRT)-0 complex, thus participating in the regulation of lysosomal degradation of EGFR. RNF11 acts as a novel GGA cargo actively participating in regulating the ubiquitination of the GGA protein family. RNF11 functions together with TAX1BP1 to target TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1)/IkappaB kinase IKKi, and further restricts antiviral signaling and type I interferon (IFN)-beta production. RNF11 contains an N-terminal PPPY motif that binds WW domain-containing proteins such as AIP4/itch, Nedd4 and Smurf1/2 (SMAD-specific E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 1/2), and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger that functions as a scaffold for the coordinated transfer of ubiquitin to substrate proteins together with the E2 enzymes UbcH527 and Ubc13.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:cd16468   18 LPCMHIYHVDCIDDWLMRSFTCPSC 42

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 151 (RNF151) and similar proteins; RNF151 is a testis-specific RING finger protein that interacts with dysbindin, a synaptic and microtubular protein that binds brain snapin, a SNARE-binding protein that mediates intracellular membrane fusion in both neuronal and non-neuronal cells. Thus, it may be involved in acrosome formation of spermatids by interacting with multiple proteins participating in membrane biogenesis and microtubule organization. RNF151 contains a C3HC4-type RING finger domain, a putative nuclear localization signal (NLS), and a TNF receptor associated factor (TRAF)-type zinc finger domain.

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gi 757949660 351 KLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMI 380
Cdd:cd16547   18 RLSCSHIFCKKCILQWLKRQETCPCCRKEV 47

Modified RING finger, C3HGC3-type, found in RING finger and WD repeat domain-containing protein 3 (RFWD3) and similar proteins; RFWD3, also known as RING finger protein 201 (RNF201) or FLJ10520, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that forms a complex with Mdm2 and p53 to synergistically ubiquitinate p53 and acts as a positive regulator of p53 stability in response to DNA damage. It is phosphorylated by checkpoint kinase ATM/ATR and the phosphorylation mutant fails to stimulate p53 ubiquitination. RFWD3 also functions as a novel replication protein A (RPA)-associated protein involved in DNA replication checkpoint control. RFWD3 contains an N-terminal SQ-rich region followed by a RING finger domain that exhibits robust E3 ubiquitin ligase activity toward p53, a coiled-coil domain and three WD40 repeats in the C-terminus, the latter two of which may be responsible for protein-protein interaction. The RING finger in this family is a modified C3HGC3-type RING finger, but not a canonical C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger or C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWL-ERQQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd16450   23 LKCGHLFGYSCIEKWLkGKGKKCPQCNK 50

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in protein E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase Praja-1, Praja-2, and similar proteins; This family includes two highly similar E3 ubiquitin-protein ligases, Praja-1 and Praja-2. Praja-1, also known as RING finger protein 70, is a RING-H2 finger ubiquitin ligase encoded by gene PJA1, a novel human X chromosome gene abundantly expressed in the brain. It has been implicated in bone and liver development, as well as memory formation and X-linked mental retardation (MRX). Praja-1 interacts with and activates the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UbcH5B, and shows E2-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase activity. It is a 3-deazaneplanocin A (DZNep)-induced ubiquitin ligase that directly ubiquitinates individual polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) subunits in a cell free system, which leads to their proteasomal degradation. It also plays an important role in neuronal plasticity, which is the basis for learning and memory. Moreover, Praja-1 ubiquitinates embryonic liver fodrin (ELF) and Smad3, but not Smad4, in a transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta)-dependent manner. It controls ELF abundance through ubiquitin-mediated degradation, and further regulates TGF-beta signaling, which plays a key role in the suppression of gastric carcinoma. Praja-1 also regulates the transcription function of the homeodomain protein Dlx5 by controlling the stability of Dlxin-1, via a ubiquitin-dependent degradation pathway. Praja-2, also known as RING finger protein 131, NEURODAP1, or KIAA0438, is an E2-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase that interacts with and activates the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UbcH5B. It functions as an A-kinase anchoring protein (AKAP)-like E3 ubiquitin ligase that plays a critical role in controlling cyclic AMP (cAMP)-dependent PKA activity and pro-survival signaling, and further promotes cell proliferation and growth. Praja-2 is also involved in protein sorting at the postsynaptic density region of axosomatic synapses and possibly plays a role in synaptic communication and plasticity. Together with the AMPK-related kinase SIK2 and the CDK5 activator CDK5R1/p35, it forms a SIK2-p35-PJA2 complex that plays an essential role for glucose homeostasis in pancreatic beta cell functional compensation. Praja-2 ubiquitylates and degrades Mob, a core component of NDR/LATS kinase and a positive regulator of the tumor-suppressor Hippo signaling. Both Praja-1 and Praja-2 contain a potential nuclear localization signal (NLS) and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 motif.

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gi 757949660 350 KKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMI 380
Cdd:cd16465   16 TELPCHHLFHKPCITAWLQKSGTCPVCRHVL 46

Ring finger; E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity is intrinsic to the RING domain of c-Cbl and is likely to be a general function of this domain; Various RING fingers exhibit binding activity towards E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (Ubc' s)

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gi 757949660   354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLE-RQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:smart00184  17 CGHTFCRSCIRKWLEsGNNTCPIC 40

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger proteins RNF111, RNF165, and similar proteins; The family includes RING finger proteins RNF111, RNF165, and similar proteins. RNF111, also known as Arkadia, is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that targets intracellular effectors and modulators of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta)/Nodal-related signaling for polyubiquitination and proteasome-dependent degradation. It also interacts with the clathrin-adaptor 2 (AP2) complex and regulates endocytosis of certain cell surface receptors, leading to modulation of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and possibly other signaling pathways. The N-terminal half of RNF111 harbors three SUMO-interacting motifs (SIMs). It thus functions as a SUMO-targeted ubiquitin ligase (STUbL) that directly links nonproteolytic ubiquitylation and SUMOylation in the DNA damage response, as well as triggers degradation of signal-induced polysumoylated proteins, such as the promyelocytic leukemia protein (PML). RNF165, also known as Arkadia-like 2, Arkadia2, or Ark2C, is an E3 ubiquitin ligase with homology to the C-terminal half of RNF111. It is expressed specifically in the nervous system, and can serve to amplify neuronal responses to specific signals. It acts as a positive regulator of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-Smad signaling that is involved in motor neuron (MN) axon elongation. Both RNF165 and RNF111 contain a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 350 KKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16474   17 RRLPCMHLFHQECVDQWLSTNKRCPICR 44

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana protein ABA INSENSITIVE RING PROTEIN 1 (AIRP1) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Arabidopsis thaliana AIRP1 and RING-H2 finger B1a (RHB1A). AIRP1, also known as RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase AIRP1, possesses E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity in vitro when associated with the E2 enzyme UBC8. It plays combinatory roles with AIRP2 in the positive regulation of the abscisic acid-mediated drought stress response. RHB1A is a probable E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd23116   23 CGHHFHLACIYEWMERSERCPVCDK 47

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana MED25-binding RING-H2 protein (MBR) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes MBR1 and MBR2 (also called HAL3-interacting protein 1 or AtHIP1). They are E3 ubiquitin-protein ligases that function as regulators of MED25 stability by targeting MED25 for degradation in a RING-H2-dependent manner. Proteasome-dependent degradation of MED25 seems to activate its function as a positive regulator of FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) and is important to induce the expression of FT, and consequently to promote flowering. MBR2 may also function downstream of HAL3 and be required for HAL3-regulated plant growth. Activation of MBR2 by HAL3 may lead to the degradation of cell cycle suppressors, resulting in enhancement of cell division and plant growth. Both MBR1 and MBR2 contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 351 KLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMIL 381
Cdd:cd23113   20 TIECGHEYHSDCIKQWLVQKNLCPICKATAL 50

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in BRCA1-associated protein (BRAP2) and similar proteins; BRAP2, also known as impedes mitogenic signal propagation (IMP), RING finger protein 52, or renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-63, is a novel cytoplasmic protein interacting with the two functional nuclear localization signal (NLS) motifs of BRCA1, a nuclear protein linked to breast cancer. It also binds to the SV40 large T antigen NLS motif and the bipartite NLS motif found in mitosin. BRAP2 serves as a cytoplasmic retention protein and plays a role in the regulation of nuclear protein transport. It contains an N-terminal RNA recognition motif (RRM), also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), followed by a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger and a UBP-type zinc finger.

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gi 757949660 302 GTCIICREDMvaigddaDSSAvgDGSATpstppataagttptvtnvtpkkLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLerQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16457    1 PTCPVCLERM-------DESV--SGILT----------------------ILCNHSFHCSCLSKWG--DSSCPVCR 43

RING finger, HC subclass, found in Equid alphaherpesvirus 1 (Equine herpesvirus 1/EHV-1) regulatory protein and similar proteins; EHV-1 regulatory protein belongs to the Vmw110 (IPC0) protein family. It contains a typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger and binds zinc stably.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd23130   17 LPCLHQFCYTCILRWLQTSPTCPLCKT 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger proteins RNF139, RNF145, and similar proteins; RNF139, also known as translocation in renal carcinoma on chromosome 8 protein (TRC8), is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident multi-transmembrane protein that functions as a potent growth suppressor in mammalian cells, inducing G2/M arrest, decreased DNA synthesis and increased apoptosis. It is a tumor suppressor that has been implicated in a novel regulatory relationship linking the cholesterol/lipid biosynthetic pathway with cellular growth control. A mutation in RNF139 has been identified in families with hereditary renal (RCC) and thyroid cancers. RNF145 is an uncharacterized RING finger protein encoded by the RNF145 gene, which is expressed in T lymphocytes, and its expression is altered in acute myelomonocytic and acute promyelocytic leukemias. Although its biological function remains unclear, RNF145 shows high sequence similarity with RNF139. Both RNF139 and RNF145 contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger with possible E3-ubiquitin ligase activity.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:cd16476   18 CNHFFHGLCLRKWLYVQDTCPLC 40

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in rice E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase EL5 and similar proteins; EL5, also known as protein ELICITOR 5, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase containing an N-terminal transmembrane domain and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger that is a binding site for ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (E2). It can be rapidly induced by N-acetylchitooligosaccharide elicitor. EL5 catalyzes polyubiquitination via the Lys48 residue of ubiquitin, and thus plays a crucial role as a membrane-anchored E3 in the maintenance of cell viability after the initiation of root primordial formation in rice. It also acts as an anti-cell death enzyme that might be responsible for mediating the degradation of cytotoxic proteins produced in root cells after the actions of phytohormones. Moreover, EL5 interacts with UBC5b, a rice ubiquitin carrier protein, through its RING-H2 finger. EL5 is an unstable protein, and its degradation is regulated by the C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger in a proteasome-independent manner.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16461   21 CKHAFHKECIDEWLKSNSTCPLCR 44

Anaphase-promoting complex subunit 11 RING-H2 finger; Apc11 is one of the subunits of the anaphase-promoting complex or cyclosome. The APC subunits are cullin family proteins with ubiquitin ligase activity. Polyubiquitination marks proteins for degradation by the 26S proteasome and is carried out by a cascade of enzymes that includes ubiquitin-activating enzymes (E1s), ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (E2s), and ubiquitin ligases (E3s). Apc11 acts as an E3 enzyme and is responsible for recruiting E2s to the APC and for mediating the subsequent transfer of ubiquitin to APC substrates in vivo. In Saccharomyces cerevisiae this RING-H2 finger protein defines the minimal ubiquitin ligase activity of the APC, and the integrity of the RING-H2 finger is essential for budding yeast cell viability.

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gi 757949660  354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQS---CPTCRR 378
Cdd:pfam12861  52 CSHNFHMHCILKWLHTETSkglCPMCRQ 79

RING finger (Really Interesting New Gene) domain and U-box domain superfamily; The RING finger is a specialized type of Zn-finger of 40 to 60 residues that binds two atoms of zinc. It is defined by the "cross-brace" motif that chelates zinc atoms by eight amino acid residues, typically Cys or His, arranged in a characteristic spacing. Canonical RING motifs have been categorized into two major subclasses, RING-HC (C3HC4-type) and RING-H2 (C3H2C3-type), according to their Cys/His content. There are also many variants of RING fingers: some have different Cys/His patterns while some lack a single Cys or His residue at typical Zn ligand positions (the fourth or eighth zinc ligand is prevalently exchanged for an Asp, which can indeed chelate Zn in a RING finger as well). C4C4-, C3HC3D-, C2H2C4-, and C3HC5-type RING fingers are closely related to RING-HC fingers. In contrast, C4HC3- (RING-CH alias RINGv), C3H3C2-, C3H2C2D-, C3DHC3-, and C4HC2H-type RING fingers are more closely related to RING-H2 fingers. However, not all RING finger-containing proteins display regular RING finger features, and the RING finger family has turned out to be multifarious. The degenerate RING fingers of the Siz/PIAS RING (SP-RING) family proteins and sporulation protein RMD5, are characterized by lacking the second, fifth, and sixth Zn2+ ion-coordinating residues. They bind only one Zn2+ ion. On the other hand, the RING fingers of the human APC11 and RBX1 proteins can bind a third Zn atom since they harbor four additional Zn ligands. U-box is a modified form of the RING finger domain that lacks metal chelating Cys and His residues. It resembles the cross-brace RING structure consisting of three beta-sheets and a single alpha-helix, which would be stabilized by salt bridges instead of chelated metal ions. U-box proteins are widely distributed among eukaryotic organisms and show a higher prevalence in plants than in other organisms. RING finger/U-box-containing proteins are a group of diverse proteins with a variety of cellular functions, including oncogenesis, development, viral replication, signal transduction, the cell cycle and apoptosis. Many of them are ubiquitin-protein ligases (E3s) that serve as scaffolds for binding to ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (E2s, also referred to as ubiquitin carrier proteins or UBCs) in close proximity to substrate proteins, which enable efficient transfer of ubiquitin from E2 to the substrates.

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gi 757949660 350 KKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLE-RQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:cd00162   15 VLLSCGHTFSRSAIARWLEgSKQKCPFC 42

Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger); The C3HC4 type zinc-finger (RING finger) is a cysteine-rich domain of 40 to 60 residues that coordinates two zinc ions, and has the consensus sequence: C-X2-C-X(9-39)-C-X(1-3)-H-X(2-3)-C-X2-C-X(4-48)-C-X2-C where X is any amino acid. Many proteins containing a RING finger play a key role in the ubiquitination pathway.

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gi 757949660  354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLE-RQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:pfam00097  17 CGHLFCSKCIRSWLEsGNVTCPLC 40

first RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 32 (RNF32) and similar proteins; RNF32 is mainly expressed in testis spermatogenesis, most likely in spermatocytes and/or in spermatids, suggesting a possible role in sperm formation. RNF32 contains two C3H2C3-type RING-H2 fingers separated by an IQ domain of unknown function. Although the biological function of RNF32 remains unclear, proteins with double RING-H2 fingers may act as scaffolds for binding several proteins that function in the same pathway. This model corresponds to the first RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSW--LERQQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd16677   17 LSCSHVFHRACLESFerFSGKKTCPMCRK 45

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 44 (RNF44) and similar proteins; RNF44 is an uncharacterized RING finger protein that shows high sequence similarity with RNF38, which is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin protein ligase that plays a role in regulating p53. RNF44 contains a coiled-coil motif, a KIL motif (Lys-X2-Ile/Leu-X2-Ile/Leu, X can be any amino acid), and a C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16680   26 LPCNHEFHTKCVDKWLKTNRTCPICR 51

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 165 (RNF165) and similar proteins; RNF165, also known as Arkadia-like 2, Arkadia2, or Ark2C, is an E3 ubiquitin ligase with homology to the C-terminal half of RNF111. It is expressed specifically in the nervous system, and can serve to amplify neuronal responses to specific signals. It acts as a positive regulator of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-Smad signaling that is involved in motor neuron (MN) axon elongation. RNF165 contains two serine rich domains, a nuclear localization signal, an NRG-TIER domain, and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger that is responsible for the enhancement of BMP-Smad1/5/8 signaling in the spinal cord.

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gi 757949660 350 KKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16682   24 RRLPCMHLFHQLCVDQWLAMSKKCPICR 51

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 122 (RNF122) and similar proteins; RNF122 is a RING finger protein associated with HEK 293T cell viability. It is localized to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the Golgi apparatus, and overexpressed in anaplastic thyroid cancer cells. RNF122 functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase that can ubiquitinate itself and undergo degradation through its RING finger in a proteasome-dependent manner. It interacts with calcium-modulating cyclophilin ligand (CAML), which is not a substrate, but a stabilizer of RNF122. RNF122 contains an N-terminal transmembrane domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMI 380
Cdd:cd16676   19 LPCQHAFHRKCLVKWLEIRCVCPMCNKPI 47

Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger);

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gi 757949660  353 ACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:pfam13923  17 PCGHVFCQDCILRALRAGNECPLC 40

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger proteins RNF38, RNF44, and similar proteins; This subfamily includes RING finger proteins RNF38, RNF44, and similar proteins. RNF38 is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin protein ligase that plays a role in regulating p53. RNF44 is an uncharacterized RING finger protein that shows high sequence similarity to RNF38. Both RNF38 and RNF44 contain a coiled-coil motif, a KIL motif (Lys-X2-Ile/Leu-X2-Ile/Leu, X can be any amino acid), and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger. In addition, RNF38 harbors two potential nuclear localization signals.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16472   21 LPCSHEFHAKCIDKWLKTNRTCPICR 46

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 145 (RNF145) and similar proteins; RNF145 is an uncharacterized RING finger protein encoded by the RNF145 gene, which is expressed in T lymphocytes, and its expression is altered in acute myelomonocytic and acute promyelocytic leukemias. Although its biological function remains unclear, RNF145 shows high sequence similarity with RNF139, an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident multi-transmembrane protein that functions as a potent growth suppressor in mammalian cells, inducing G2/M arrest, decreased DNA synthesis and increased apoptosis. Like RNF139, RNF145 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger with possible E3-ubiquitin ligase activity.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:cd16684   20 CSHFFHAGCLKKWLYVQETCPLC 42

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 219 (RNF219) and similar proteins; RNF219 may function as a modulator of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) associated amyloid beta A4 precursor protein (APP) endocytosis and metabolism. It genetically interacts with apolipoprotein E epsilon4 allele (APOE4). Thus, a genetic variant of RNF219 was found to affect amyloid deposition in human brain and LOAD age-of-onset. Moreover, common genetic variants at the RNF219 locus had been associated with alternations in lipid metabolism, cognitive performance and central nervous system ventricle volume. RNF219 contains a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 757949660 356 HIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMI 380
Cdd:cd16562   21 HVFCSSCMDVWLKNNNQCPACRVPI 45

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in vacuolar protein sorting-associated protein 11 homolog (Vps11) and similar proteins; Vps11, also known as RING finger protein 108 (RNF108), is a soluble protein involved in regulation of glycolipid degradation and retrograde toxin transport. It is highly expressed in heart and pancreas. Vps11 associates with Vps16, Vps18, and Vps33 to form a Class C Vps core complex that is required for soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptors (SNARE)-mediated membrane fusion at the lysosome-like yeast vacuole. The core complex, together with two additional compartment-specific subunits, forms the tethering complexes HOPS (homotypic vacuole fusion and protein sorting) and CORVET (class C core vacuole/endosome transport). CORVET contains the additional Vps3 and Vps8 subunits. It operates at endosomes, controls traffic into late endosomes and interacts with the Rab5/Vps21-GTP form. HOPS contains the additional Vps39 and Vps41 subunits. It operates at the lysosomal vacuole, controls all traffic from late endosomes into the vacuole and interacts with the Rab7/Ypt7-GTP form. Vps11 is a central scaffold protein upon which both HOPS and CORVET assemble. The HOPS and CORVET complexes disassemble in the absence of Vps11, resulting in massive fragmentation of vacuoles. Vps11 contains a clathrin repeat domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger. This subfamily also includes Vps11 homologs found in fungi, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae vacuolar membrane protein Pep5p, also known as carboxypeptidase Y-deficient protein 5, vacuolar morphogenesis protein 1, or vacuolar biogenesis protein END1. Pep5p is essential for vacuolar biogenesis. It associates with Pep3p to form a core Pep3p/Pep5p complex that promotes vesicular docking/fusion reactions in conjunction with SNARE proteins at multiple steps in transport routes to the vacuole.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd16688   19 CGHSFHQHCLEDYEENDRECPLCAP 43

Modified RING-CH finger, H2 subclass (C4HC2H-type), found in the ZNRF family; The ZNRF family includes zinc/RING finger proteins ZNRF1, ZNRF2, and similar proteins. It has been characterized by containing a unique combination of zinc finger-RING finger motifs in the C-terminal region, which is evolutionarily conserved in a wide range of species, including Caenorhabditis elegans and Drosophila. ZNRF proteins function as E3 ubiquitin ligases and are highly expressed in central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) neurons, particularly during development and in adulthood. ZNRF1 and ZNRF2 are differentially localized within the synaptic region. ZNRF1 is associated with synaptic vesicle membranes, whereas ZNRF2 is present in presynaptic plasma membranes. They are N-myrisotoylated and also located in the endosome-lysosome compartment in fibroblasts. ZNRF proteins may play a role in the establishment and maintenance of neuronal transmission and plasticity via their ubiquitin ligase activity, as well as in regulating Ca2+-dependent exocytosis. The RING fingers found in ZNRF proteins are modified as C4HC2H-type RING-CH finger, rather than the typical C4HC3-type RING-CH finger, which is a variant of the RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 304 CIICREDMVAigddadssavGDGSAtpstppataagttptvtnvtpkKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCP 374
Cdd:cd16489    2 CVICLEELEA----------GDTIA----------------------RLPCLCIYHKKCIDDWFEVNRSCP 40

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 24 (RNF24) and similar proteins; RNF24 is an intrinsic membrane protein localized in the Golgi apparatus. It specifically interacts with the ankyrin-repeats domains (ARDs) of TRPC1, -3, -4, -5, -6, and -7, and affects TRPC intracellular trafficking without affecting their activity. RNF24 contains an N-terminal transmembrane domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMIL 381
Cdd:cd16675   21 CKHAFHRKCLIKWLEVRKVCPLCNMPVL 48

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 8 (RNF8) and similar proteins; RNF8 is a telomere-associated E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that plays an important role in DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair via histone ubiquitination. It is localized in the nucleus and interacts with class III E2s (UBE2E2, UbcH6, and UBE2E3), but not with other E2s (UbcH5, UbcH7, UbcH10, hCdc34, and hBendless). It recruits UBC13 for lysine 63-based self polyubiquitylation. Its deficiency causes neuronal pathology and cognitive decline, and its loss results in neuron degeneration. RNF8, together with RNF168, catalyzes a series of ubiquitylation events on substrates such as H2A and H2AX, with the H2AK13/15 ubiquitylation being particularly important for recruitment of repair factors p53-binding protein 1 (53BP1) or the RAP80-BRCA1 complex to sites of DSBs. RNF8 mediates the ubiquitination of gammaH2AX, and recruits 53BP1 and BRCA1 to DNA damage sites which promotes DNA damage response (DDR) and inhibits chromosomal instability. Moreover, RNF8 interacts with retinoid X receptor alpha (RXR alpha) and enhances its transcription-stimulating activity. It also regulates the rate of exit from mitosis and cytokinesis. RNF8 contains an N-terminal forkhead-associated (FHA) domain and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMI 380
Cdd:cd16535   17 LNCSHSFCSYCITEWMKRKKECPICRKPI 45

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 149 (RNF149) and similar proteins; RNF149, also known as DNA polymerase-transactivated protein 2, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with wild-type v-Raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1 (BRAF), a RING domain-containing E3 ubiquitin ligase involved in control of gene transcription, translation, cytoskeletal organization, cell adhesion, and epithelial development. RNF149 induces the ubiquitination of wild-type BRAF and promotes its proteasome-dependent degradation. Mutated RNF149 has been found in some human breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancers. RNF149 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16804   18 LPCKHVFHRICIDPWLLEHRTCPMCK 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in the PHR (Pam/Highwire/RPM-1) protein family; The PHR protein family represents an evolutionally conserved family of large proteins including human E3 ubiquitin ligase protein associated with Myc (Pam) and its homologs, Phr1 in mouse, Highwire (HIW) in Drosophila, RPM-1 (regulator of presynaptic morphology 1) in Caenorhabditis elegans, and Esrom in zebrafish. Those proteins are large E3 ubiquitin ligases containing regulator of chromosome condensation (RCC) homology domains (RHD-1 and RHD-2) with inferred guanine exchange factor (GEF) activity, a Myc-binding domain, a B-box zinc finger, and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger with E3 ubiquitin (Ub) ligase activity. They play an important role in axon guidance and synaptogenesis. They regulate synapse formation and growth in mammals, zebrafish, Drosophila, and Caenorhabditis elegans, and may control a variety of signaling pathways, including cAMP signaling in mammalian cells, JNK/p38 MAPK signaling in Drosophila and C. elegans, and bone morphogenetic protein signaling in Drosophila. Pam also known as Myc-binding protein 2 (MYCBP2), or Pam/highwire/rpm-1 protein (PHR1), negatively regulates neuronal growth, synaptogenesis and synaptic plasticity by modulating several signaling pathways including the p38 MAPK signaling cascade. It also participates in receptor and ion channel internalization, such as regulating internalization of transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1) in peripheral sensory neurons, as well as duration of thermal hyperalgesia through p38 MAPK. It interacts with neuron-specific electroneutral potassium (K+) and chloride (Cl-) cotransporter KCC2 and modulates its function. Moreover, Pam genetically interacts with Robo2 to modulate axon guidance in the olfactory system. It also associates with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) proteins, ubiquitinating TSC2 and regulating mammalian/mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling. Furthermore, Pam is the longest lasting nontranscriptional regulator of adenylyl cyclase activity, and can mediate sustained inhibition of cAMP signaling by sphingosine-1-phosphate. It is also involved in spinal nociceptive processing. Phr1 is an essential regulator of retinal ganglion cell projection during both dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus (dLGN) and superior colliculus (SC) topographic map development. RPM-1 positively regulates a Rab GTPase pathway to promote vesicular trafficking via late endosomes, thereby regulating synapse formation and axon termination. Esrom has E3 ligase activity and modulates the amount of phosphorylated Tuberin, a tumor suppressor, in growth cones. It is required for the formation of the retinotectal projection.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQ----------QSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16463   20 LDCGHVFHLHCCRRVLENRwpgpritfgfLKCPICK 55

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger proteins, RNF130, RNF149, RNF150 and similar proteins; This subfamily includes RING finger proteins, RNF130, RNF149 and RNF150, which belong to a larger PA-TM-RING ubiquitin ligase family that has been characterized by an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence. RNF130, also known as Goliath homolog (H-Goliath), is a paralog of RNF128. It is a transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase expressed in leukocytes. It has a self-ubiquitination property and controls the development of T cell clonal anergy by ubiquitination. RNF133 is a testis-specific endoplasmic reticulum-associated E3 ubiquitin ligase that may play a role in sperm maturation through an ER-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway. RNF149, also known as DNA polymerase-transactivated protein 2, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that induces the ubiquitination of wild-type v-Raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1 (BRAF) and promotes its proteasome-dependent degradation. RNF150 polymorphisms may be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk in the Chinese population. This subfamily also includes Drosophila melanogaster protein goliath (d-goliath), also known as protein g1, which is one of the founding members of the group. It was originally identified as a transcription factor involved in the embryo mesoderm formation.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16668   18 LPCKHIFHKSCVDPWLLEHRTCPMCK 43

RING finger, HC subclass, found in Caenorhabditis elegans BRCA1-associated RING domain protein 1 (CeBARD1) and similar proteins; CeBARD1, also called Ce-BRD-1, Cebrd-1, or RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase BARD1, is a constituent of the CeBCD complex that possesses E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity. It plays a role in triggering cellular responses at damage sites in response to DNA damage that may be induced by ionizing radiation. It protects against chromosome non-disjunction and nuclear fragmentation during meiotic double-strand break repair to ensure sister chromatid recombination and aid chromosome stability. CeBARD1 contains a typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 757949660 353 ACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd23143   19 SCGHIYCWECFTEFIEKRHMCPSCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 38 (RNF38) and similar proteins; RNF38 is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin protein ligase that is widely expressed throughout the human body, and is especially highly expressed in the heart, brain, placenta and the testis. It recognizes p53 as a substrate for ubiquitination, and thus plays a role in regulating p53. The overexpression of RNF38 increases p53 ubiquitination and alters p53 localization. It is also capable of autoubiquitination. RNF38 expression is negatively regulated by the serotonergic system. Induction of RNF38 may be involved in the anxiety-like behavior or non-cell autonomy in Oryzias latipes by the decline of serotonin (5-HT) levels. RNF38 contains a coiled-coil motif, a KIL motif (Lys-X2-Ile/Leu-X2-Ile/Leu, X can be any amino acid), a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger, as well as two potential nuclear localization signals.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16679   39 LPCNHEFHAKCVDKWLKANRTCPICR 64

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 5 (RNF5) and similar proteins; RNF5, also known as protein G16 or Ram1, is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase anchored to the outer membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It acts at early stages of cystic fibrosis (CF) transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) biosynthesis and functions as a target for therapeutic modalities to antagonize mutant CFTR proteins in CF patients carrying the F508del allele. It also regulates the turnover of specific G protein-coupled receptors by ubiquitinating JNK-associated membrane protein (JAMP) and preventing proteasome recruitment. RNF5 limits basal levels of autophagy and influences susceptibility to bacterial infection through the regulation of ATG4B stability. It is also involved in the degradation of Pendrin, a transmembrane chloride/anion exchanger highly expressed in thyroid, kidney, and inner ear. RNF5 plays an important role in cell adhesion and migration. It can modulate cell migration by ubiquitinating paxillin. Furthermore, RNF5 interacts with virus-induced signaling adaptor (VISA) at mitochondria in a viral infection-dependent manner, and further targets VISA at K362 and K461 for K48-linked ubiquitination and degradation after viral infection. It also negatively regulates virus-triggered signaling by targeting MITA, also known as STING, for ubiquitination and degradation at the mitochondria. In addition, RNF5 determines breast cancer response to ER stress-inducing chemotherapies through the regulation of the L-glutamine carrier proteins SLC1A5 and SLC38A2 (SLC1A5/38A2). It also has been implicated in muscle organization and in recognition and processing of misfolded proteins. RNF5 contains a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLE---RQQSCPTCRRMILDD 383
Cdd:cd16743   18 CGHLFCWPCLHQWLEtrpERQECPVCKAGISRD 50

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase BIG BROTHER (BB) and similar proteins; BB (also known as protein ENHANCER OF DA1-1 or EOD1) is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that limits organ size, and possibly seed size, in a dose-dependent manner. It negatively regulates the duration of cell proliferation in leaves and petals independently of the major phytohormones (e.g. auxin, cytokinin, gibberellin, brassinosteroids, ethylene, abscisic acid, jasmonic acid), probably by targeting growth stimulators for degradation. It limits the proliferation of root meristematic cells. BB polyubiquitinates DA1. It is involved in the promotion of leaf senescence, in addition to its function in restricting plant growth. BB-related is an E3 ubiquitin-ligase probably involved in organ size regulation. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 757949660 350 KKLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:cd23115   21 LTLPCKHCYHSECIQQWLQINKVCPVC 47

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 32 (RNF32) and similar proteins; RNF32 is mainly expressed in testis spermatogenesis, most likely in spermatocytes and/or in spermatids, suggesting a possible role in sperm formation. RNF32 contains two C3H2C3-type RING-H2 fingers separated by an IQ domain of unknown function. Although the biological function of RNF32 remains unclear, proteins with double RING-H2 fingers may act as scaffolds for binding several proteins that function in the same pathway.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLE----RQQSCPTCR 377
Cdd:cd16471   17 LSCSHVFHEACLSAFEKfiesKNQKCPLCR 46

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 185 (RNF185) and similar proteins; RNF185 is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase of endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) that targets cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR). It controls the degradation of CFTR and CFTR F508del allele in a RING- and proteasome-dependent manner, but does not control that of other classical ERAD model substrates. It also negatively regulates osteogenic differentiation by targeting dishevelled2 (Dvl2), a key mediator of the Wnt signaling pathway, for degradation. Moreover, RNF185 regulates selective mitochondrial autophagy through interaction with the Bcl-2 family protein BNIP1. It also plays an important role in cell adhesion and migration through the modulation of cell migration by ubiquitinating paxillin. RNF185 contains a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLE---RQQSCPTCRRMILDD 383
Cdd:cd16744   18 CGHLFCWPCLHQWLEtrpNRQVCPVCKAGISRD 50

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

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLE-RQQSCPTC 376
Cdd:cd16449   16 LPCGHVFCRECIRRLLEsGSIKCPIC 41

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 146 (RNF146) and similar proteins; RNF146, also known as dactylidin, or iduna, is a cytoplasmic E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is responsible for PARylation-dependent ubiquitination (PARdU). It displays neuroprotective property due to its inhibition of Parthanatos, a PAR dependent cell death, via binding with Poly(ADP-ribose) (PAR). It also modulates PAR polymerase-1 (PARP-1)-mediated oxidative cell injury in cardiac myocytes. Moreover, RNF146 mediates tankyrase-dependent degradation of axin, thereby positively regulating Wnt signaling. It also facilitates DNA repair and protects against cell death induced by DNA damaging agents or gamma-irradiation by translocating to the nucleus after cellular injury and promoting the ubiquitination and degradation of various nuclear proteins involved in DNA damage repair. Furthermore, RNF146 is implicated in neurodegenerative disease and cancer development. It regulates the development and progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by enhancing cell growth, invasion, and survival. RNF146 contains an N-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger followed by a WWE domain with a poly(ADP-ribose) (PAR) binding motif at the tail.

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gi 757949660 351 KLACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMILDD 383
Cdd:cd16546   15 KLPCGHIFCYLCVKGVAWQSKRCALCRQEIPED 47

Modified RING finger, HC subclass (C3HC3D-type), found in ligand of numb protein X 2 (LNX2); LNX2, also known as numb-binding protein 2, or PDZ domain-containing RING finger protein 1 (PDZRN1), is a PDZ domain-containing RING-type E3 ubiquitin ligase responsible for the ubiquitination and degradation of Numb, a component of the Notch signaling pathway that functions in the specification of cell fates during development and is known to control cell numbers during neurogenesis in vertebrates. It interacts with contactin-associated protein 4 (Caspr4, also known as CNTNAP4) in a PDZ domain-dependent manner, which modulates the proliferation and neuronal differentiation of neural progenitor cells (NPCs). LNX2 contains an N-terminal modified C3HC3D-type RING-HC finger, a NPAF motif for Numb/ Numblike-LNX interaction, and four PDZ domains necessary for the binding of substrates, including ErbB2, RhoC, the presynaptic protein CAST, the melanoma/cancer-testis antigen MAGEB18 and several proteins associated with cell junctions, such as JAM4 and the Coxsackievirus and adenovirus receptor (CAR).

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gi 757949660 354 CGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRR 378
Cdd:cd16780   21 CGHTFCFKCLRNFLQEKDFCPLDRK 45

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 150 (RNF150) and similar proteins; RNF150 is a RING finger protein and its polymorphisms may be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk in the Chinese population. Further studies with larger numbers of participants worldwide are needed for validation of the relationships between RNF150 genetic variants and the pathogenesis of COPD. RNF150 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 757949660 352 LACGHIFHFRCLRSWLERQQSCPTCRRMIL 381
Cdd:cd16805   25 LPCRHLFHKSCVDPWLLDHRTCPMCKMNIL 54