RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in Scaffold attachment factor (SAF)-like transcription modulator (SLTM) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM domain of SLTM, also termed modulator of estrogen-induced transcription, which shares high sequence similarity with scaffold attachment factor B1 (SAFB1). It contains a scaffold attachment factor-box (SAF-box, also known as SAP domain) DNA-binding motif, an RNA recognition motif (RRM), also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), and a region rich in glutamine and arginine residues. To a large extent, SLTM co-localizes with SAFB1 in the nucleus, which suggests that they share similar functions, such as the inhibition of an oestrogen reporter gene. However, rather than mediating a specific inhibitory effect on oestrogen action, SLTM is shown to exert a generalized inhibitory effect on gene expression associated with induction of apoptosis in a wide range of cell lines.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12678     1 NLWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVARCISHLHRTELHGQQISVE 74

poly [ADP-ribose] polymerase; Provisional

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gi 1276317753  25 LRVIDLRSELKRRNLDINGVKTVLVSRLKQAIEEEGgdpdnieltvSTDTPNKKPTKGKGKKQEADELSGDASVEDDSFV 104
Cdd:PLN03124    5 LKVDELRAALAKRGLDTTGLKAALVRRLDDAIAEDA----------KTASKSGTKSSAGRKKRRERQDDGDDEPVSPKRI 74

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gi 1276317753 105 KDCELENQETHDQDGNEELKDLEEFGENEEEIvhsQELLSTEENKTTQEFVEAEAIEDREKEDIESQETEAQ 176
Cdd:PLN03124   75 AIDEVKGMTVRELREAASERGLATTGRKKDLL---ERLCAALESDVKVGSANGTGEDEKEKGGDEEREKEEK 143

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in Scaffold attachment factor (SAF)-like transcription modulator (SLTM) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM domain of SLTM, also termed modulator of estrogen-induced transcription, which shares high sequence similarity with scaffold attachment factor B1 (SAFB1). It contains a scaffold attachment factor-box (SAF-box, also known as SAP domain) DNA-binding motif, an RNA recognition motif (RRM), also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), and a region rich in glutamine and arginine residues. To a large extent, SLTM co-localizes with SAFB1 in the nucleus, which suggests that they share similar functions, such as the inhibition of an oestrogen reporter gene. However, rather than mediating a specific inhibitory effect on oestrogen action, SLTM is shown to exert a generalized inhibitory effect on gene expression associated with induction of apoptosis in a wide range of cell lines.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12678     1 NLWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVARCISHLHRTELHGQQISVE 74

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

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gi 1276317753 308 KNIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVEKVK 385
Cdd:COG0724     2 MKIYVGNLPYSVTEEDLRELFSEYGEVTSVKLITDRETGRSRGFGFVEMPDDEEAQAAIEALNGAELMGRTLKVNEAR 79

Putative DNA-binding (bihelical) motif predicted to be involved in chromosomal organisation;

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gi 1276317753   22 ITELRVIDLRSELKRRNLDINGVKTVLVSRLKQAI 56
Cdd:smart00513   1 LAKLKVSELKDELKKRGLSTSGTKAELVDRLLEAL 35

ELAV/HuD family splicing factor; This model describes the ELAV/HuD subfamily of splicing factors found in metazoa. HuD stands for the human paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis antigen D of which there are 4 variants in human. ELAV stnds for the Drosophila Embryonic lethal abnormal visual protein. ELAV-like splicing factors are also known in human as HuB (ELAV-like protein 2), HuC (ELAV-like protein 3, Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration-associated antigen) and HuR (ELAV-like protein 1). These genes are most closely related to the sex-lethal subfamily of splicing factors found in Dipteran insects (TIGR01659). These proteins contain 3 RNA-recognition motifs (rrm: pfam00076).

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISV 381
Cdd:TIGR01661 272 IFVYNLSPDTDETVLWQLFGPFGAVQNVKIIRDLTTNQCKGYGFVSMTNYDEAAMAILSLNGYTLGNRVLQV 343

MAEBL; Provisional

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gi 1276317753  140 QELLSTEENKTTQEFVEAEAIEDREKEDIESQETEAQEG--EDDTFLTAQDGEEEENEKDSEASKPKDVQDAIAQSPEKE 217
Cdd:PTZ00121  1215 EEARKAEDAKKAEAVKKAEEAKKDAEEAKKAEEERNNEEirKFEEARMAHFARRQAAIKAEEARKADELKKAEEKKKADE 1294

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gi 1276317753  218 AKDYEMNPNHKDGKK--EDSVKGEPVEKEARESAKKAESGDKEKDTLKKgpSSTGASGQAKSSSKESKDSKTSSKDDKGS 295
Cdd:PTZ00121  1295 AKKAEEKKKADEAKKkaEEAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKKADAAKKKAEEAKK--AAEAAKAEAEAAADEAEAAEEKAEAAEKK 1372

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gi 1276317753  296 TGSAGGSSGSSTKNIwvsglSSNTKAADLKnlfgKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTElh 375
Cdd:PTZ00121  1373 KEEAKKKADAAKKKA-----EEKKKADEAK----KKAEEDKKKADELKKAAAAKKKADEAKKKAEEKKKADEAKKKAE-- 1441

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gi 1276317753  376 gqlisvEKVKGDPSKKEMKKENDEKSSSRSAGDKKNASDRSAKTQASIKKEEKRSSEKSEKKESKDTKKIEKDEKNDD-- 453
Cdd:PTZ00121  1442 ------EAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKAEEAKKKAEEAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKKADEAKKAAEAKKKADea 1515

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gi 1276317753  454 --GPSGQTSESLKKSEEKKRISSKSPGHMVilnqTKGDHCRPSRRGRYEKGHGRSKEKERAslDKKRDKDYRRKEILpfE 531
Cdd:PTZ00121  1516 kkAEEAKKADEAKKAEEAKKADEAKKAEEK----KKADELKKAEELKKAEEKKKAEEAKKA--EEDKNMALRKAEEA--K 1587

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gi 1276317753  532 KMKEQRLREHLVRFERLKQ 550
Cdd:PTZ00121  1588 KAEEARIEEVMKLYEEEKK 1606

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in Scaffold attachment factor (SAF)-like transcription modulator (SLTM) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM domain of SLTM, also termed modulator of estrogen-induced transcription, which shares high sequence similarity with scaffold attachment factor B1 (SAFB1). It contains a scaffold attachment factor-box (SAF-box, also known as SAP domain) DNA-binding motif, an RNA recognition motif (RRM), also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), and a region rich in glutamine and arginine residues. To a large extent, SLTM co-localizes with SAFB1 in the nucleus, which suggests that they share similar functions, such as the inhibition of an oestrogen reporter gene. However, rather than mediating a specific inhibitory effect on oestrogen action, SLTM is shown to exert a generalized inhibitory effect on gene expression associated with induction of apoptosis in a wide range of cell lines.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12678     1 NLWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVARCISHLHRTELHGQQISVE 74

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in scaffold attachment factor B1 (SAFB1), scaffold attachment factor B2 (SAFB2), and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to RRM of SAFB1, also termed scaffold attachment factor B (SAF-B), heat-shock protein 27 estrogen response element ERE and TATA-box-binding protein (HET), or heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP A1- associated protein (HAP), a large multi-domain protein with well-described functions in transcriptional repression, RNA splicing and metabolism, and a proposed role in chromatin organization. Based on the numerous functions, SAFB1 has been implicated in many diverse cellular processes including cell growth and transformation, stress response, and apoptosis. SAFB1 specifically binds to AT-rich scaffold or matrix attachment region DNA elements (S/MAR DNA) by using its N-terminal scaffold attachment factor-box (SAF-box, also known as SAP domain), a homeodomain-like DNA binding motif. The central region of SAFB1 is composed of an RNA recognition motif (RRM), also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), and a nuclear localization signal (NLS). The C-terminus of SAFB1 contains Glu/Arg- and Gly-rich regions that might be involved in protein-protein interaction. Additional studies indicate that the C-terminal region contains a potent and transferable transcriptional repression domain. Another family member is SAFB2, a homolog of SAFB1. Both SAFB1 and SAFB2 are ubiquitously coexpressed and share very high sequence similarity, suggesting that they might function in a similar manner. However, unlike SAFB1, exclusively existing in the nucleus, SAFB2 is also present in the cytoplasm. The additional cytoplasmic localization of SAFB2 implies that it could play additional roles in the cytoplasmic compartment which are distinct from the nuclear functions shared with SAFB1.

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gi 1276317753 308 KNIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12679     2 RNLWVSGLSSTTRATDLKNLFSKYGKVVGAKVVTNARSPGARCYGFVTMSTSEEATKCISHLHRTELHGRMISVE 76

RNA recognition motif (RRM) superfamily; RRM, also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), is a highly abundant domain in eukaryotes found in proteins involved in post-transcriptional gene expression processes including mRNA and rRNA processing, RNA export, and RNA stability. This domain is 90 amino acids in length and consists of a four-stranded beta-sheet packed against two alpha-helices. RRM usually interacts with ssRNA, but is also known to interact with ssDNA as well as proteins. RRM binds a variable number of nucleotides, ranging from two to eight. The active site includes three aromatic side-chains located within the conserved RNP1 and RNP2 motifs of the domain. The RRM domain is found in a variety heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoproteins (hnRNPs), proteins implicated in regulation of alternative splicing, and protein components of small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs).

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNaRSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd00590     1 LFVGNLPPDTTEEDLRELFSKFGEVVSVRIVRD-RDGKSKGFAFVEFESPEDAEKALEALNGTELGGRPLKVS 72

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) and 2 (RRM2) found in RRM-containing coactivator activator/modulator (CoAA) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM in CoAA (also known as RBM14 or PSP2) and RNA-binding protein 4 (RBM4). CoAA is a heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP)-like protein identified as a nuclear receptor coactivator. It mediates transcriptional coactivation and RNA splicing effects in a promoter-preferential manner, and is enhanced by thyroid hormone receptor-binding protein (TRBP). CoAA contains two N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a TRBP-interacting domain. RBM4 is a ubiquitously expressed splicing factor with two isoforms, RBM4A (also known as Lark homolog) and RBM4B (also known as RBM30), which are very similar in structure and sequence. RBM4 may also function as a translational regulator of stress-associated mRNAs as well as play a role in micro-RNA-mediated gene regulation. RBM4 contains two N-terminal RRMs, a CCHC-type zinc finger, and three alanine-rich regions within their C-terminal regions. This family also includes Drosophila RNA-binding protein lark (Dlark), a homolog of human RBM4. It plays an important role in embryonic development and in the circadian regulation of adult eclosion. Dlark shares high sequence similarity with RBM4 at the N-terminal region. However, Dlark has three proline-rich segments instead of three alanine-rich segments within the C-terminal region.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNarspgakcYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12343     2 IFVGNLPDAATSEELRALFEKYGKVTECDIVKN--------YAFVHMEKEEDAEDAIKALNGYEFMGSRINVE 66

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in Nicotiana sylvestris chloroplastic 33 kDa ribonucleoprotein (NsCP33) and similar proteins; The family includes NsCP33, Arabidopsis thaliana chloroplastic 31 kDa ribonucleoprotein (CP31A) and mitochondrial glycine-rich RNA-binding protein 2 (AtGR-RBP2). NsCP33 may be involved in splicing and/or processing of chloroplast RNA's. AtCP31A, also called RNA-binding protein 1/2/3 (AtRBP33), or RNA-binding protein CP31A, or RNA-binding protein RNP-T, or RNA-binding protein cp31, is required for specific RNA editing events in chloroplasts and stabilizes specific chloroplast mRNAs, as well as for normal chloroplast development under cold stress conditions by stabilizing transcripts of numerous mRNAs under these conditions. CP31A may modulate telomere replication through RNA binding domains. AtGR-RBP2, also called AtRBG2, or glycine-rich protein 2 (AtGRP2), or mitochondrial RNA-binding protein 1a (At-mRBP1a), plays a role in RNA transcription or processing during stress. It binds RNAs and DNAs sequence with a preference to single-stranded nucleic acids. AtGR-RBP2 displays strong affinity to poly(U) sequence. It exerts cold and freezing tolerance, probably by exhibiting an RNA chaperone activity during the cold and freezing adaptation process. Some members in this family contain two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The model corresponds to the second RRM motif.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISV 381
Cdd:cd21608     1 KLYVGNLSWDTTEDDLRDLFSEFGEVESAKVITDRETGRSRGFGFVTFSTAEAAEAAIDALNGKELDGRSIVV 73

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in CELF/Bruno-like family of RNA binding proteins CELF1, CELF2, CELF3, CELF4, CELF5, CELF6 and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of the CUGBP1 and ETR-3-like factors (CELF) or BRUNOL (Bruno-like) proteins, a family of structurally related RNA-binding proteins involved in the regulation of pre-mRNA splicing in the nucleus and in the control of mRNA translation and deadenylation in the cytoplasm. The family contains six members: CELF-1 (also termed BRUNOL-2, or CUG-BP1, or NAPOR, or EDEN-BP), CELF-2 (also termed BRUNOL-3, or ETR-3, or CUG-BP2, or NAPOR-2), CELF-3 (also termed BRUNOL-1, or TNRC4, or ETR-1, or CAGH4, or ER DA4), CELF-4 (also termed BRUNOL-4), CELF-5 (also termed BRUNOL-5), CELF-6 (also termed BRUNOL-6). They all contain three highly conserved RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also known as RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains): two consecutive RRMs (RRM1 and RRM2) situated in the N-terminal region followed by a linker region and the third RRM (RRM3) close to the C-terminus of the protein. The low sequence conservation of the linker region is highly suggestive of a large variety in the co-factors that associate with the various CELF family members. Based on both sequence similarity and function, the CELF family can be divided into two subfamilies, the first containing CELFs 1 and 2, and the second containing CELFs 3, 4, 5, and 6. The different CELF proteins may act through different sites on at least some substrates. Furthermore, CELF proteins may interact with each other in varying combinations to influence alternative splicing in different contexts.

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gi 1276317753 322 ADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12362    13 QDLYQLFAPFGNVVSAKVFVDKNTGRSKGFGFVSYDNPLSAQAAIKAMNGFQVGGKRLKVQ 73

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in the c-myc gene single-strand binding proteins (MSSP) family; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of c-myc gene single-strand binding proteins (MSSP) family, including single-stranded DNA-binding protein MSSP-1 (also termed RBMS1 or SCR2) and MSSP-2 (also termed RBMS2 or SCR3). All MSSP family members contain two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), both of which are responsible for the specific DNA binding activity. Both, MSSP-1 and -2, have been identified as protein factors binding to a putative DNA replication origin/transcriptional enhancer sequence present upstream from the human c-myc gene in both single- and double-stranded forms. Thus, they have been implied in regulating DNA replication, transcription, apoptosis induction, and cell-cycle movement, via the interaction with c-MYC, the product of protooncogene c-myc. Moreover, the family includes a new member termed RNA-binding motif, single-stranded-interacting protein 3 (RBMS3), which is not a transcriptional regulator. RBMS3 binds with high affinity to A/U-rich stretches of RNA, and to A/T-rich DNA sequences, and functions as a regulator of cytoplasmic activity. In addition, a putative meiosis-specific RNA-binding protein termed sporulation-specific protein 5 (SPO5, or meiotic RNA-binding protein 1, or meiotically up-regulated gene 12 protein), encoded by Schizosaccharomyces pombe Spo5/Mug12 gene, is also included in this family. SPO5 is a novel meiosis I regulator that may function in the vicinity of the Mei2 dot.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQ 377
Cdd:cd12243     2 NVYIRGLPPNTTDEDLLLLCQSFGKIISTKAIIDKQTNKCKGYGFVDFDSPEAALKAIEGLNGRGVQAS 70

Putative DNA-binding (bihelical) motif predicted to be involved in chromosomal organisation;

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gi 1276317753   22 ITELRVIDLRSELKRRNLDINGVKTVLVSRLKQAI 56
Cdd:smart00513   1 LAKLKVSELKDELKKRGLSTSGTKAELVDRLLEAL 35

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

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNaRSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRC 365
Cdd:cd12412     5 IFVGGIDWDTTEEELREFFSKFGKVKDVKIIKD-RAGVSKGYGFVTFETQEDAEKI 59

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in vertebrate RNA-binding protein 4 (RBM4); This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of RBM4, a ubiquitously expressed splicing factor that has two isoforms, RBM4A (also known as Lark homolog) and RBM4B (also known as RBM30), which are very similar in structure and sequence. RBM4 may function as a translational regulator of stress-associated mRNAs and also plays a role in micro-RNA-mediated gene regulation. RBM4 contains two N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), a CCHC-type zinc finger, and three alanine-rich regions within their C-terminal regions. The C-terminal region may be crucial for nuclear localization and protein-protein interaction. The RRMs, in combination with the C-terminal region, are responsible for the splicing function of RBM4.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNarspgakcYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12606     3 LFIGNLPREATEEEIRSLFEQYGKVTECDIIKN--------YGFVHMEDKSAADEAIRNLHHYKLHGVAINVE 67

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

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAH 368
Cdd:cd12325     1 LFVGGLSWETTEESLREYFSKYGEVVDCVVMKDPATGRSRGFGFVTFKDPSSVDAVLAA 59

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in Helicobacter pylori HP0827 protein and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of H. pylori HP0827, a putative ssDNA-binding protein 12rnp2 precursor, containing one RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain). The ssDNA binding may be important in activation of HP0827.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISV 381
Cdd:cd12399     1 LYVGNLPYSASEEQLKSLFGQFGAVFDVKLPMDRETKRPRGFGFVELQEEESAEKAIAKLDGTDFMGRTIRV 72

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in vertebrate RRM-containing coactivator activator/modulator (CoAA); This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of CoAA, also termed RNA-binding protein 14 (RBM14), or paraspeckle protein 2 (PSP2), or synaptotagmin-interacting protein (SYT-interacting protein), a heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP)-like protein identified as a nuclear receptor coactivator. It mediates transcriptional coactivation and RNA splicing effects in a promoter-preferential manner and is enhanced by thyroid hormone receptor-binding protein (TRBP). CoAA contains two N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a TRBP-interacting domain. It stimulates transcription through its interactions with coactivators, such as TRBP and CREB-binding protein CBP/p300, via the TRBP-interacting domain and interaction with an RNA-containing complex, such as DNA-dependent protein kinase-poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase complexes, via the RRMs.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVtnarspgaKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12608     3 IFVGNVDEDTSQEELSALFEPYGAVLSCAVM--------KQFAFVHMRGEAAADRAIRELNGRELHGRALVVE 67

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

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHlHRTELHGQLISVEK 383
Cdd:cd12330     2 IFVGGLAPDVTEEEFKEYFEQFGTVVDAVVMLDHDTGRSRGFGFVTFDSESAVEKVLSK-GFHELGGKKVEVKR 74

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in Eukaryotic CCR4-NOT transcription complex subunit 4 (NOT4) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of NOT4, also termed CCR4-associated factor 4, or E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase CNOT4, or potential transcriptional repressor NOT4Hp, a component of the CCR4-NOT complex, a global negative regulator of RNA polymerase II transcription. NOT4 functions as an ubiquitin-protein ligase (E3). It contains an N-terminal C4C4 type RING finger motif, followed by a RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain). The RING fingers may interact with a subset of ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (E2s), including UbcH5B, and mediate protein-protein interactions. T

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gi 1276317753 308 KN-IWVSGLSSNTKAADL---KNLFGKYGKVLsaKVVTNARSPGAKCYG-----IVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQL 378
Cdd:cd12438     5 KNlVYVVGLPPRLADEEVlkrPEYFGQYGKIK--KIVINRSTSYAGSQGpsasaYVTYSRKEDALRAIQAVDGFVLDGRT 82

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Cdd:cd12438    83 L 83

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in yeast negative growth regulatory protein NGR1, yeast protein NAM8 and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of NGR1 and NAM8. NGR1, also termed RNA-binding protein RBP1, is a putative glucose-repressible protein that binds both, RNA and single-stranded DNA (ssDNA), in yeast. It may function in regulating cell growth in early log phase, possibly through its participation in RNA metabolism. NGR1 contains two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), followed by a glutamine-rich stretch that may be involved in transcriptional activity. In addition, NGR1 has an asparagine-rich region near the carboxyl terminus which also harbors a methionine-rich region. The family also includes protein NAM8, which is a putative RNA-binding protein that acts as a suppressor of mitochondrial splicing deficiencies when overexpressed in yeast. It may be a non-essential component of the mitochondrial splicing machinery. Like NGR1, NAM8 contains two RRMs.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLF-GKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLH 370
Cdd:cd12613     4 IFVGDLSPTTNESDLVSLFqSRFPSCKSAKIMTDPVTGVSRGYGFVRFSDENDQQRALIEMQ 65

polyadenylate binding protein, human types 1, 2, 3, 4 family; These eukaryotic proteins recognize the poly-A of mRNA and consists of four tandem RNA recognition domains at the N-terminus (rrm: pfam00076) followed by a PABP-specific domain (pfam00658) at the C-terminus. The protein is involved in the transport of mRNA's from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. There are four paralogs in Homo sapiens which are expressed in testis, platelets, broadly expressed and of unknown tissue range.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPgAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVahlhrTELHGQLI 379
Cdd:TIGR01628 287 NLYVKNLDDTVTDEKLRELFSECGEITSAKVMLDEKGV-SRGFGFVCFSNPEEANRAV-----TEMHGRML 351

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in granule-associated RNA binding proteins p40-TIA-1 and TIAR; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of nucleolysin TIA-1 isoform p40 (p40-TIA-1 or TIA-1) and nucleolysin TIA-1-related protein (TIAR), both of which are granule-associated RNA binding proteins involved in inducing apoptosis in cytotoxic lymphocyte (CTL) target cells. TIA-1 and TIAR share high sequence similarity. They are expressed in a wide variety of cell types. TIA-1 can be phosphorylated by a serine/threonine kinase that is activated during Fas-mediated apoptosis. TIAR is mainly localized in the nucleus of hematopoietic and nonhematopoietic cells. It is translocated from the nucleus to the cytoplasm in response to exogenous triggers of apoptosis. Both, TIA-1 and TIAR, bind specifically to poly(A) but not to poly(C) homopolymers. They are composed of three N-terminal highly homologous RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a glutamine-rich C-terminal auxiliary domain containing a lysosome-targeting motif. TIA-1 and TIAR interact with RNAs containing short stretches of uridylates and their RRM2 can mediate the specific binding to uridylate-rich RNAs. The C-terminal auxiliary domain may be responsible for interacting with other proteins. In addition, TIA-1 and TIAR share a potential serine protease-cleavage site (Phe-Val-Arg) localized at the junction between their RNA binding domains and their C-terminal auxiliary domains.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLI 379
Cdd:cd12353     2 IFVGDLSPEIETEDLKEAFAPFGEISDARVVKDTQTGKSKGYGFVSFVKKEDAENAIQGMNGQWLGGRNI 71

RNA recognition motif 4 (RRM4) found in type I polyadenylate-binding proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM4 of type I poly(A)-binding proteins (PABPs), highly conserved proteins that bind to the poly(A) tail present at the 3' ends of most eukaryotic mRNAs. They have been implicated in theThe CD corresponds to the RRM. regulation of poly(A) tail length during the polyadenylation reaction, translation initiation, mRNA stabilization by influencing the rate of deadenylation and inhibition of mRNA decapping. The family represents type I polyadenylate-binding proteins (PABPs), including polyadenylate-binding protein 1 (PABP-1 or PABPC1), polyadenylate-binding protein 3 (PABP-3 or PABPC3), polyadenylate-binding protein 4 (PABP-4 or APP-1 or iPABP), polyadenylate-binding protein 5 (PABP-5 or PABPC5), polyadenylate-binding protein 1-like (PABP-1-like or PABPC1L), polyadenylate-binding protein 1-like 2 (PABPC1L2 or RBM32), polyadenylate-binding protein 4-like (PABP-4-like or PABPC4L), yeast polyadenylate-binding protein, cytoplasmic and nuclear (PABP or ACBP-67), and similar proteins. PABP-1 is an ubiquitously expressed multifunctional protein that may play a role in 3' end formation of mRNA, translation initiation, mRNA stabilization, protection of poly(A) from nuclease activity, mRNA deadenylation, inhibition of mRNA decapping, and mRNP maturation. Although PABP-1 is thought to be a cytoplasmic protein, it is also found in the nucleus. PABP-1 may be involved in nucleocytoplasmic trafficking and utilization of mRNP particles. PABP-1 contains four copies of RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), a less well conserved linker region, and a proline-rich C-terminal conserved domain (CTD). PABP-3 is a testis-specific poly(A)-binding protein specifically expressed in round spermatids. It is mainly found in mammalian and may play an important role in the testis-specific regulation of mRNA homeostasis. PABP-3 shows significant sequence similarity to PABP-1. However, it binds to poly(A) with a lower affinity than PABP-1. Moreover, PABP-1 possesses an A-rich sequence in its 5'-UTR and allows binding of PABP and blockage of translation of its own mRNA. In contrast, PABP-3 lacks the A-rich sequence in its 5'-UTR. PABP-4 is an inducible poly(A)-binding protein (iPABP) that is primarily localized to the cytoplasm. It shows significant sequence similarity to PABP-1 as well. The RNA binding properties of PABP-1 and PABP-4 appear to be identical. PABP-5 is encoded by PABPC5 gene within the X-specific subinterval, and expressed in fetal brain and in a range of adult tissues in mammalian, such as ovary and testis. It may play an important role in germ cell development. Moreover, unlike other PABPs, PABP-5 contains only four RRMs, but lacks both the linker region and the CTD. PABP-1-like and PABP-1-like 2 are the orthologs of PABP-1. PABP-4-like is the ortholog of PABP-5. Their cellular functions remain unclear. The family also includes the yeast PABP, a conserved poly(A) binding protein containing poly(A) tails that can be attached to the 3'-ends of mRNAs. The yeast PABP and its homologs may play important roles in the initiation of translation and in mRNA decay. Like vertebrate PABP-1, the yeast PABP contains four RRMs, a linker region, and a proline-rich CTD as well. The first two RRMs are mainly responsible for specific binding to poly(A). The proline-rich region may be involved in protein-protein interactions.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVT--NARSPGakcYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVahlhrTELHGQLIS 380
Cdd:cd12381     3 NLYVKNLDDTIDDEKLREEFSPFGTITSAKVMTdeGGRSKG---FGFVCFSSPEEATKAV-----TEMNGRIIG 68

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in vertebrate RNA-binding motif, single-stranded-interacting protein 3 (RBMS3); This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of RBMS3, a new member of the c-myc gene single-strand binding proteins (MSSP) family of DNA regulators. Unlike other MSSP proteins, RBMS3 is not a transcriptional regulator. It binds with high affinity to A/U-rich stretches of RNA, and to A/T-rich DNA sequences, and functions as a regulator of cytoplasmic activity. RBMS3 contains two N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and its C-terminal region is acidic and enriched in prolines, glutamines and threonines.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQL 378
Cdd:cd12472     6 NLYIRGLPPGTTDQDLIKLCQPYGKIVSTKAILDKNTNQCKGYGFVDFDSPAAAQKAVASLKASGVQAQM 75

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in tRNA selenocysteine-associated protein 1 (SECp43) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 in tRNA selenocysteine-associated protein 1 (SECp43), yeast negative growth regulatory protein NGR1 (RBP1), yeast protein NAM8, and similar proteins. SECp43 is an RNA-binding protein associated specifically with eukaryotic selenocysteine tRNA [tRNA(Sec)]. It may play an adaptor role in the mechanism of selenocysteine insertion. SECp43 is located primarily in the nucleus and contains two N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), and a C-terminal polar/acidic region. Yeast proteins, NGR1 and NAM8, show high sequence similarity with SECp43. NGR1 is a putative glucose-repressible protein that binds both RNA and single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). It may function in regulating cell growth in early log phase, possibly through its participation in RNA metabolism. NGR1 contains three RRMs, two of which are followed by a glutamine-rich stretch that may be involved in transcriptional activity. In addition, NGR1 has an asparagine-rich region near the C-terminus which also harbors a methionine-rich region. NAM8 is a putative RNA-binding protein that acts as a suppressor of mitochondrial splicing deficiencies when overexpressed in yeast. It may be a non-essential component of the mitochondrial splicing machinery. NAM8 also contains three RRMs.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLF-GKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVahlhrTELHGQLIS 380
Cdd:cd12345     4 LFVGDLAPDVTDYQLYETFsARYPSVRGAKVVMDPVTGRSKGYGFVRFGDESEQDRAL-----TEMQGVYLG 70

MAEBL; Provisional

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gi 1276317753  140 QELLSTEENKTTQEFVEAEAIEDREKEDIESQETEAQEG--EDDTFLTAQDGEEEENEKDSEASKPKDVQDAIAQSPEKE 217
Cdd:PTZ00121  1215 EEARKAEDAKKAEAVKKAEEAKKDAEEAKKAEEERNNEEirKFEEARMAHFARRQAAIKAEEARKADELKKAEEKKKADE 1294

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gi 1276317753  218 AKDYEMNPNHKDGKK--EDSVKGEPVEKEARESAKKAESGDKEKDTLKKgpSSTGASGQAKSSSKESKDSKTSSKDDKGS 295
Cdd:PTZ00121  1295 AKKAEEKKKADEAKKkaEEAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKKADAAKKKAEEAKK--AAEAAKAEAEAAADEAEAAEEKAEAAEKK 1372

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gi 1276317753  296 TGSAGGSSGSSTKNIwvsglSSNTKAADLKnlfgKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTElh 375
Cdd:PTZ00121  1373 KEEAKKKADAAKKKA-----EEKKKADEAK----KKAEEDKKKADELKKAAAAKKKADEAKKKAEEKKKADEAKKKAE-- 1441

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gi 1276317753  376 gqlisvEKVKGDPSKKEMKKENDEKSSSRSAGDKKNASDRSAKTQASIKKEEKRSSEKSEKKESKDTKKIEKDEKNDD-- 453
Cdd:PTZ00121  1442 ------EAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKAEEAKKKAEEAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKADEAKKKAEEAKKKADEAKKAAEAKKKADea 1515

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gi 1276317753  454 --GPSGQTSESLKKSEEKKRISSKSPGHMVilnqTKGDHCRPSRRGRYEKGHGRSKEKERAslDKKRDKDYRRKEILpfE 531
Cdd:PTZ00121  1516 kkAEEAKKADEAKKAEEAKKADEAKKAEEK----KKADELKKAEELKKAEEKKKAEEAKKA--EEDKNMALRKAEEA--K 1587

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Cdd:PTZ00121  1588 KAEEARIEEVMKLYEEEKK 1606

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 subunit G (eIF-3G) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of eIF-3G and similar proteins. eIF-3G, also termed eIF-3 subunit 4, or eIF-3-delta, or eIF3-p42, or eIF3-p44, is the RNA-binding subunit of eIF3, a large multisubunit complex that plays a central role in the initiation of translation by binding to the 40 S ribosomal subunit and promoting the binding of methionyl-tRNAi and mRNA. eIF-3G binds 18 S rRNA and beta-globin mRNA, and therefore appears to be a nonspecific RNA-binding protein. eIF-3G is one of the cytosolic targets and interacts with mature apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF). eIF-3G contains one RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain). This family also includes yeast eIF3-p33, a homolog of vertebrate eIF-3G, plays an important role in the initiation phase of protein synthesis in yeast. It binds both, mRNA and rRNA, fragments due to an RRM near its C-terminus.

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gi 1276317753 312 VSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12408     4 VTNLSEDATEEDLRELFRPFGPISRVYLAKDKETGQSKGFAFVTFETREDAERAIEKLNGFGYDNLILSVE 74

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein Musashi homolog 1 (Musashi-1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of Musashi-1. The mammalian MSI1 gene encoding Musashi-1 (also termed Msi1) is a neural RNA-binding protein putatively expressed in central nervous system (CNS) stem cells and neural progenitor cells, and associated with asymmetric divisions in neural progenitor cells. Musashi-1 is evolutionarily conserved from invertebrates to vertebrates. It is a homolog of Drosophila Musashi and Xenopus laevis nervous system-specific RNP protein-1 (Nrp-1) and has been implicated in the maintenance of the stem-cell state, differentiation, and tumorigenesis. It translationally regulates the expression of a mammalian numb gene by binding to the 3'-untranslated region of mRNA of Numb, encoding a membrane-associated inhibitor of Notch signaling, and further influences neural development. It represses translation by interacting with the poly(A)-binding protein and competes for binding of the eukaryotic initiation factor-4G (eIF-4G). Musashi-1 contains two conserved N-terminal tandem RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), along with other domains of unknown function.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRcVAHLHRTELHGQLISVEK 383
Cdd:cd12572     2 IFVGGLSVNTTVEDVKQYFEQFGKVDDAMLMFDKTTNRHRGFGFVTFESEDIVEK-VCEIHFHEINNKMVECKK 74

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

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gi 1276317753 308 KNIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSStEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVEK 383
Cdd:cd12573     1 KKIFVGGLSANTVVEDVKQYFEQFGKVEDAMLMFDKTTNRHRGFGFVTFENE-DVVEKVCEIHFHEINNKMVECKK 75

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae protein HRB1, G-strand-binding protein 2 (GBP2) and similar proteins; The family includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae protein HRB1 (also called protein TOM34) and GBP2, both of which are SR-like mRNA-binding proteins which shuttle from the nucleus to the cytoplasm when bound to the mature mRNA molecules. They act as quality control factors for spliced mRNAs. GBP2, also called RAP1 localization factor 6, is a single-strand telomeric DNA-binding protein that binds single-stranded telomeric sequences of the type (TG[1-3])n in vitro. It also binds to RNA. GBP2 influences the localization of RAP1 in the nuclei and plays a role in modulating telomere length. Members in this family contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The model corresponds to the first RRM motif.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTN-ARSPGAkcyGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVEK 383
Cdd:cd21605     4 IFVGNLPFDCTWEDLKDHFSQVGEVIRADIVTSrGRHRGM---GTVEFTNKEDVDRAISKFDHTMFMGREIFVRQ 75

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in vertebrate Hu-antigen D (HuD); This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of HuD, also termed ELAV-like protein 4 (ELAV-4), or paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis antigen HuD, one of the neuronal members of the Hu family. The neuronal Hu proteins play important roles in neuronal differentiation, plasticity and memory. HuD has been implicated in various aspects of neuronal function, such as the commitment and differentiation of neuronal precursors as well as synaptic remodeling in mature neurons. HuD also functions as an important regulator of mRNA expression in neurons by interacting with AU-rich RNA element (ARE) and stabilizing multiple transcripts. Moreover, HuD regulates the nuclear processing/stability of N-myc pre-mRNA in neuroblastoma cells. And it also regulates the neurite elongation and morphological differentiation. HuD specifically bound poly(A) RNA. Like other Hu proteins, HuD contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). RRM1 and RRM2 may cooperate in binding to an ARE. RRM3 may help to maintain the stability of the RNA-protein complex, and might also bind to poly(A) tails or be involved in protein-protein interactions.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISV 381
Cdd:cd12656     6 IFVYNLSPDSDESVLWQLFGPFGAVNNVKVIRDFNTNKCKGFGFVTMTNYDEAAMAIASLNGYRLGDRVLQV 77

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in vertebrate single-stranded DNA-binding protein MSSP-1; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of MSSP-1, also termed RNA-binding motif, single-stranded-interacting protein 1 (RBMS1), or suppressor of CDC2 with RNA-binding motif 2 (SCR2), a double- and single-stranded DNA binding protein that belongs to the c-myc single-strand binding proteins (MSSP) family. It specifically recognizes the sequence CT(A/T)(A/T)T, and stimulates DNA replication in the system using SV40 DNA. MSSP-1 is identical with Scr2, a human protein which complements the defect of cdc2 kinase in Schizosaccharomyces pombe. MSSP-1 has been implied in regulating DNA replication, transcription, apoptosis induction, and cell-cycle movement, via the interaction with C-MYC, the product of protooncogene c-myc. MSSP-1 contains two RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), both of which are responsible for the specific DNA binding activity as well as induction of apoptosis.

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gi 1276317753 309 NIWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQL 378
Cdd:cd12470     9 NLYIRGLPPNTTDQDLVKLCQPYGKIVSTKAILDKTTNKCKGYGFVDFDSPAAAQKAVSALKASGVQAQM 78

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in eukaryotic RNA-binding protein RBM24, RBM38 and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of RBM24 and RBM38 from vertebrate, SUPpressor family member SUP-12 from Caenorhabditis elegans and similar proteins. Both, RBM24 and RBM38, are preferentially expressed in cardiac and skeletal muscle tissues. They regulate myogenic differentiation by controlling the cell cycle in a p21-dependent or -independent manner. RBM24, also termed RNA-binding region-containing protein 6, interacts with the 3'-untranslated region (UTR) of myogenin mRNA and regulates its stability in C2C12 cells. RBM38, also termed CLL-associated antigen KW-5, or HSRNASEB, or RNA-binding region-containing protein 1(RNPC1), or ssDNA-binding protein SEB4, is a direct target of the p53 family. It is required for maintaining the stability of the basal and stress-induced p21 mRNA by binding to their 3'-UTRs. It also binds the AU-/U-rich elements in p63 3'-UTR and regulates p63 mRNA stability and activity. SUP-12 is a novel tissue-specific splicing factor that controls muscle-specific splicing of the ADF/cofilin pre-mRNA in C. elegans. All family members contain a conserved RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain).

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSR 364
Cdd:cd12384     3 IFVGGLPYHTTDDSLREYFEQFGEIEEAVVITDRQTGKSRGYGFVTMADREAAER 57

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in yeast protein gar2 and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of yeast protein gar2, a novel nucleolar protein required for 18S rRNA and 40S ribosomal subunit accumulation. It shares similar domain architecture with nucleolin from vertebrates and NSR1 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The highly phosphorylated N-terminal domain of gar2 is made up of highly acidic regions separated from each other by basic sequences, and contains multiple phosphorylation sites. The central domain of gar2 contains two closely adjacent N-terminal RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The C-terminal RGG (or GAR) domain of gar2 is rich in glycine, arginine and phenylalanine residues.

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gi 1276317753 310 IWVSGLSSNTKAADLKNLFGKYGKVLSAKVVTNARSPGAKCYGIVTMSSSTEVSRCVAHLHRTELHGQLISVE 382
Cdd:cd12448     1 LFVGNLPFSATQDALYEAFSQHGSIVSVRLPTDRETGQPKGFGYVDFSTIDSAEAAIDALGGEYIDGRPIRLD 73