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Src homology 3 domain of CAS (Crk-Associated Substrate) scaffolding protein family member 4 CASS4, also called HEPL (HEF1-EFS-p130Cas-like), localizes to focal adhesions and plays a role in regulating FAK activity, focal adhesion integrity, and cell spreading. It is most abundant in blood cells and lung tissue, and is also found in high levels in leukemia and ovarian cell lines. CAS proteins function as molecular scaffolds to regulate protein complexes that are involved in many cellular processes. They share a common domain structure that includes an N-terminal SH3 domain, an unstructured substrate domain that contains many YxxP motifs, a serine-rich four-helix bundle, and a FAT-like C-terminal domain. The SH3 domain of CAS proteins binds to diverse partners including FAK, FRNK, Pyk2, PTP-PEST, DOCK180, among others. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies. |
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