SAM domain of Atherin/Atherin-like subfamily; SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of SAM_Atherin and Atherin-like subfamily proteins is a putative protein-protein and/or protein-lipid interaction domain. In addition to the C-terminal SAM domain, the majority of proteins belonging to this group also have PHD (or Zn finger) domain. As potential members of the polycomb group, these proteins may be involved in regulation of some key regulatory genes during development. Atherin can be recruited by Ruk/CIN85 kinase-binding proteins via its SH3 domains thus participating in the signal transferring kinase cascades. Also, atherin was found associated with low density lipids (LDL) in atherosclerotic lesions in human. It was suggested that atherin plays an essential role in atherogenesis via immobilization of LDL in the arterial wall. SAM domains of atherins are predicted to form polymers. Inhibition of polymer formation could be a potential antiatherosclerotic therapy.

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gi 291221144 419 PANWNIKDVANYFKNEGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKMYNHVKKLQTFNQ 487
Cdd:cd09583    1 PSNWSVEDVVQYFKTAGFPEEANAFKEQEIDGKSLLLLTRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKIYEHVVKLQQQSH 69

PHD finger superfamily; The PHD finger superfamily includes a canonical plant homeodomain (PHD) finger typically characterized as Cys4HisCys3, and a non-canonical extended PHD finger, characterized as Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His. Variations include the RAG2 PHD finger characterized by Cys3His2Cys2His and the PHD finger 5 found in nuclear receptor-binding SET domain-containing proteins characterized by Cys4HisCys2His. The PHD finger is also termed LAP (leukemia-associated protein) motif or TTC (trithorax consensus) domain. Single or multiple copies of PHD fingers have been found in a variety of eukaryotic proteins involved in the control of gene transcription and chromatin dynamics. PHD fingers can recognize the unmodified and modified histone H3 tail, and some have been found to interact with non-histone proteins. They also function as epigenome readers controlling gene expression through molecular recruitment of multi-protein complexes of chromatin regulators and transcription factors. The PHD finger domain SF is structurally similar to the RING and FYVE_like superfamilies.

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gi 291221144 202 CDYCLLTAECNRNGKTEDLLVCKDCNAKAHPSCMNYTQELAVRARMSPWQCFDC 255
Cdd:cd15618    5 CSFCLGTAEKNRDGKPEELLSCADCGNSGHPSCLKYSPELTERVKALRWQCIEC 58

SAM domain of Atherin/Atherin-like subfamily; SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of SAM_Atherin and Atherin-like subfamily proteins is a putative protein-protein and/or protein-lipid interaction domain. In addition to the C-terminal SAM domain, the majority of proteins belonging to this group also have PHD (or Zn finger) domain. As potential members of the polycomb group, these proteins may be involved in regulation of some key regulatory genes during development. Atherin can be recruited by Ruk/CIN85 kinase-binding proteins via its SH3 domains thus participating in the signal transferring kinase cascades. Also, atherin was found associated with low density lipids (LDL) in atherosclerotic lesions in human. It was suggested that atherin plays an essential role in atherogenesis via immobilization of LDL in the arterial wall. SAM domains of atherins are predicted to form polymers. Inhibition of polymer formation could be a potential antiatherosclerotic therapy.

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gi 291221144 419 PANWNIKDVANYFKNEGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKMYNHVKKLQTFNQ 487
Cdd:cd09583    1 PSNWSVEDVVQYFKTAGFPEEANAFKEQEIDGKSLLLLTRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKIYEHVVKLQQQSH 69

PHD finger 1 found in monocytic leukemia zinc-finger protein (MOZ) and its factor (MORF); MOZ (also termed histone acetyltransferase KAT6A, YBF2/SAS3, SAS2 and TIP60protein 3 (MYST-3), runt-related transcription factor-binding protein 2, or zinc finger protein 220) is a MYST-type histone acetyltransferase (HAT) that functions as a coactivator for acute myeloid leukemia 1 protein (AML1)- and p53-dependent transcription. It possesses intrinsic HAT activity to acetylate both itself and lysine (K) residues on histone H2B, histone H3 (K14) and histone H4 (K5, K8, K12 and K16) in vitro and H3K9 in vivo. MOZ-related factor (MORF), also termed MOZ2, or histone acetyltransferase KAT6B, or MOZ, YBF2/SAS3, SAS2 and TIP60 protein 4 (MYST4), is a ubiquitously expressed transcriptional regulator with intrinsic HAT activity. It can interact with the Runt-domain transcription factor Runx2 and form a tetrameric complex with BRPFs, ING5, and EAF6. Both MOZ and MORF are catalytic subunits of HAT complexes that are required for normal developmental programs, such as hematopoiesis, neurogenesis, and skeletogenesis, and are also implicated in human leukemias. MOZ is also the catalytic subunit of a tetrameric inhibitor of growth 5 (ING5) complex, which specifically acetylates nucleosomal histone H3K14. Moreover, MOZ and MORF are involved in regulating transcriptional activation mediated by Runx2 (or Cbfa1), a Runt-domain transcription factor known to play important roles in T cell lymphomagenesis and bone development, and its homologs. MOZ contains a linker histone 1 and histone 5 domains and two plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers. In contrast, MORF contains an N-terminal region containing two PHD fingers, a putative HAT domain, an acidic region, and a C-terminal Ser/Met-rich domain. The model corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 202 CDYCLLTAECNRNGKTEDLLVCKDCNAKAHPSCMNYTQELAVRARMSPWQCFDC 255
Cdd:cd15618    5 CSFCLGTAEKNRDGKPEELLSCADCGNSGHPSCLKYSPELTERVKALRWQCIEC 58

PHD zinc finger; The plant homeodomain (PHD) finger is a C4HC3 zinc-finger-like motif found in nuclear proteins thought to be involved in epigenetics and chromatin-mediated transcriptional regulation. The PHD finger binds two zinc ions using the so-called 'cross-brace' motif and is thus structurally related to the RING finger and the FYVE finger. It is not yet known if PHD fingers have a common molecular function. Several reports suggest that it can function as a protein-protein interacton domain and it was recently demonstrated that the PHD finger of p300 can cooperate with the adjacent BROMO domain in nucleosome binding in vitro. Other reports suggesting that the PHD finger is a ubiquitin ligase have been refuted as these domains were RING fingers misidentified as PHD fingers.

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gi 291221144   257 TCCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRK-PTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:smart00249   1 YCSVCGKPDDGGELLQCDGCDRWYHQTCLGPPLLEEePDGKWYCPKC 47

PHD zinc finger-containing protein [General function prediction only];

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gi 291221144 255 CKTCCVC--GDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILrkPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:COG5141  193 DDICTKCtsTHNENSNAIVFCDGCEICVHQSCYGIQFL--PEGFWLCRKC 240

SAM domain (Sterile alpha motif);

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gi 291221144  419 PANWNIKDVANYFKNEGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGLS-LKLGPALKMYNHVKKLQ 483
Cdd:pfam07647   1 VESWSLESVADWLRSIGLEQYTDNFRDQGITGAELLLRLTLEDLKRLGiTSVGHRRKILKKIQELK 66

SAM domain of Atherin/Atherin-like subfamily; SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of SAM_Atherin and Atherin-like subfamily proteins is a putative protein-protein and/or protein-lipid interaction domain. In addition to the C-terminal SAM domain, the majority of proteins belonging to this group also have PHD (or Zn finger) domain. As potential members of the polycomb group, these proteins may be involved in regulation of some key regulatory genes during development. Atherin can be recruited by Ruk/CIN85 kinase-binding proteins via its SH3 domains thus participating in the signal transferring kinase cascades. Also, atherin was found associated with low density lipids (LDL) in atherosclerotic lesions in human. It was suggested that atherin plays an essential role in atherogenesis via immobilization of LDL in the arterial wall. SAM domains of atherins are predicted to form polymers. Inhibition of polymer formation could be a potential antiatherosclerotic therapy.

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gi 291221144 419 PANWNIKDVANYFKNEGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKMYNHVKKLQTFNQ 487
Cdd:cd09583    1 PSNWSVEDVVQYFKTAGFPEEANAFKEQEIDGKSLLLLTRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKIYEHVVKLQQQSH 69

PHD finger 2 found in monocytic leukemia zinc-finger protein (MOZ) and its factor (MORF); MOZ, also termed histone acetyltransferase KAT6A, YBF2/SAS3, SAS2 and TIP60 protein 3 (MYST-3), or runt-related transcription factor-binding protein 2, or zinc finger protein 220, is a MYST-type histone acetyltransferase (HAT) that functions as a coactivator for acute myeloid leukemia 1 protein (AML1)- and p53-dependent transcription. It possesses intrinsic HAT activity to acetylate both itself and lysine (K) residues on histone H2B, histone H3 (K14) and histone H4 (K5, K8, K12 and K16) in vitro and H3K9 in vivo. MOZ-related factor (MORF), also termed MOZ2, or histone acetyltransferase KAT6B, or MOZ, YBF2/SAS3, SAS2 and TIP60 protein 4 (MYST4), is a ubiquitously expressed transcriptional regulator with intrinsic HAT activity. It can interact with the Runt-domain transcription factor Runx2 and form a tetrameric complex with BRPFs, ING5, and EAF6. Both MOZ and MORF are catalytic subunits of HAT complexes that are required for normal developmental programs, such as hematopoiesis, neurogenesis, and skeletogenesis, and are also implicated in human leukemias. MOZ is also the catalytic subunit of a tetrameric inhibitor of growth 5 (ING5) complex, which specifically acetylates nucleosomal histone H3K14. Moreover, MOZ and MORF are involved in regulating transcriptional activation mediated by Runx2 (or Cbfa1), a Runt-domain transcription factor known to play important roles in T cell lymphomagenesis and bone development, and its homologs. MOZ contains a linker histone 1 and histone 5 domains and two plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers. In contrast, MORF contains an N-terminal region containing two PHD fingers, a putative HAT domain, an acidic region, and a C-terminal Ser/Met-rich domain. The family corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15527    1 TCSVCQDSGNADNLLFCDACDKGFHMECHDPPLTRMPKGKWVCQIC 46

SAM domain of Ph (polyhomeotic) proteins of Polycomb group; SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of Ph (polyhomeotic) proteins of Polycomb group is a protein-protein interaction domain. Ph1,2,3 proteins are members of PRC1 complex. This complex is involved in transcriptional repression of Hox (Homeobox) cluster genes. It is recruited through methylated H3Lys27 and supports the repression state by mediating monoubiquitination of histone H2A. Proteins of the Ph1,2,3 subfamily contribute to anterior-posterior neural tissue specification during embryogenesis. Additionally, the P2 protein of zebrafish is known to be involved in epiboly and tailbud formation. SAM domains of Ph proteins may interact with each other, forming homooligomers, as well as with SAM domains of other proteins, in particular with the SAM domain of Scm (sex comb on midleg) proteins, forming heterooligomers. Homooligomers are similar to the ones formed by SAM Pointed domains of the TEL proteins. Such SAM/SAM oligomers apparently play a role in transcriptional repression through polymerization along the chromosome.

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gi 291221144 417 SDPANWNIKDVANYFKN-EGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKMYNHVKKLQ 483
Cdd:cd09577    1 SNPSKWSVEDVYEFIRSlPGCSDYAEEFRAQEIDGQALLLLKEDHLMSAMNIKLGPALKICAKINSLK 68

SAM domain of Scm proteins of Polycomb group; SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of Scm (Sex comb on midleg) subfamily of Polycomb group is a protein-protein interaction domain. Proteins of this subfamily are transcriptional repressors associated with PRC1 complex. This group includes invertebrate Scm protein and chordate Scm homolog 1 and Scm-like 1, 2, 3 proteins. Most have a SAM domain, two MBT repeats, and a DUF3588 domain, except Scm-like 4 proteins which do not have MBT repeats. Originally the Scm protein was described in Drosophila as a regulator required for proper spatial expression of homeotic genes. It plays a major role during early embryogenesis. SAM domains of Scm proteins can interact with each other, forming homooligomers, as well as with SAM domains of other proteins, in particular with SAM domains of Ph (polyhomeotic) proteins, forming heterooligomers. Homooligomers are similar to the ones formed by SAM Pointed domains of the TEL proteins. Such SAM/SAM oligomers apparently play a role in transcriptional repression through polymerization along the chromosome. Mammalian Scmh1 protein is known be indispensible member of PRC1 complex; it plays a regulatory role for the complex during meiotic prophase of male sperm cells, and is particularly involved in regulation of chromatin modification at the XY chromatin domain of the pachytene spermatocytes.

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gi 291221144 416 SSDPANWNIKDVANYFK---NEGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKMYNHVKKLQ 483
Cdd:cd09578    1 SKDPSTWSVEDVVQFIKeadPQALAPHVDLFRKHEIDGKALLLLNSDMMMKYMGLKLGPALKLCYHIDKLK 71

PHD finger found in bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein 2A (BAZ2A) and 2B (BAZ2B); BAZ2A, also termed transcription termination factor I-interacting protein 5 (TTF-I-interacting protein 5, or Tip5), or WALp3, is an epigenetic regulator. It has been implicated in epigenetic rRNA gene silencing, as the large subunit of the SNF2h-containing chromatin-remodeling complex NoRC that induces nucleosome sliding in an ATP- and histone H4 tail-dependent fashion. BAZ2A has also been shown to be broadly overexpressed in prostate cancer, to regulate numerous protein-coding genes and to cooperate with EZH2 (enhancer of zeste homolog 2) to maintain epigenetic silencing at genes repressed in prostate cancer metastasis. Its overexpression is tightly associated with a prostate cancer subtype displaying CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP) in tumors and with prostate cancer recurrence in patients. BAZ2B, also termed WALp4, is a bromodomain-containing protein whose biological role is still elusive. It shows high sequence similarly with BAZ2A. Both BAZ2A and BAZ2B contain a TAM (TIP5/ARBP/MBD) domain, a DDT domain, four AT-hooks, BAZ 1 and BAZ 2 motifs, a WAKZ (WSTF/Acf1/KIAA0314/ZK783.4) motif, a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, and a bromodomain. BAZ2B also harbors an extra Apolipophorin-III like domain in its N-terminal region.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15545    1 SCQICRSGDNEDQLLLCDGCDRGYHTYCFKPKMTNVPEGDWFCPEC 46

PHD finger 2 found in d4 gene family proteins; The family includes proteins coded by three members of the d4 gene family, DPF1 (neuro-d4), DPF2 (ubi-d4/Requiem), and DPF3 (cer-d4), which function as transcription factors and are involved in transcriptional regulation of genes by changing the condensed/decondensed state of chromatin in the nucleus. DPF2 is ubiquitously expressed and it acts as a transcription factor that may participate in developmentally programmed cell death. DPF1 and DPF3 are expressed predominantly in neural tissues, and they may be involved in the transcription regulation of neuro-specific gene clusters. The d4 family proteins show distinct domain organization with domain 2/3 in the N-terminal region, a Cys2His2 (C2H2) zinc finger or Kruppel-type zinc finger in the central part and two adjacent plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers (d4-domain) in the C-terminal part of the molecule. This model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15530    1 SCSLCGTSENDDQLLFCDDCDRGYHMYCLSPPMSEPPEGSWSCHLC 46

PHD finger found in bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein 1A (BAZ1A); BAZ1A, also termed ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling protein, or ATP-utilizing chromatin assembly and remodeling factor 1 (ACF1), or CHRAC subunit ACF1, or Williams syndrome transcription factor-related chromatin-remodeling factor 180 (WCRF180), or WALp1, is a subunit of the conserved imitation switch (ISWI)-family ATP-dependent chromatin assembly and remodeling factor (ACF)/chromatin accessibility complex (CHRAC) chromatin remodeling complex, which is required for DNA replication through heterochromatin. It alters the remodeling properties of the ATPase motor protein sucrose nonfermenting-2 homolog (SNF2H). Moreover, BAZ1A and its complexes play important roles in DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair. It is essential for averting improper gene expression during spermatogenesis. It also regulates transcriptional repression of vitamin D3 receptor-regulated genes. BAZ1A contains a WAC motif, a DDT domain, BAZ 1 and BAZ 2 motifs, a WAKZ (WSTF/Acf1/KIAA0314/ZK783.4) motif, a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, and a bromodomain.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15627    2 CRICRRKGDAEKMLLCDGCDRGHHMYCLRPPLKKVPEGDWFCPDC 46

PHD finger 1 found in monocytic leukemia zinc finger protein-related factor (MORF); MORF, also termed MOZ2, or histone acetyltransferase KAT6B, or MOZ, YBF2/SAS3, SAS2 and TIP60 protein 4 (MYST4), is a ubiquitously expressed transcriptional regulator with intrinsic histone acetyltransferase (HAT) activity. It can interact with the Runt-domain transcription factor Runx2 and form a tetrameric complex with BRPFs, ING5, and EAF6. MORF and monocytic leukemia zinc-finger protein (MOZ) are catalytic subunits of HAT complexes that are required for normal developmental programs, such as hematopoiesis, neurogenesis, and skeletogenesis, and are also implicated in human leukemias. MORF contains an N-terminal region containing two plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers, a putative HAT domain, an acidic region, and a C-terminal Ser/Met-rich domain. The model corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 202 CDYCLLTAECNRNGKTEDLLVCKDCNAKAHPSCMNYTQELAVRARMSPWQCFDCK 256
Cdd:cd15689    5 CSFCLGTKESNREKKPEELLSCADCGSSGHPSCLKFCPELTANVKALRWQCIECK 59

PHD zinc finger; The plant homeodomain (PHD) finger is a C4HC3 zinc-finger-like motif found in nuclear proteins thought to be involved in epigenetics and chromatin-mediated transcriptional regulation. The PHD finger binds two zinc ions using the so-called 'cross-brace' motif and is thus structurally related to the RING finger and the FYVE finger. It is not yet known if PHD fingers have a common molecular function. Several reports suggest that it can function as a protein-protein interacton domain and it was recently demonstrated that the PHD finger of p300 can cooperate with the adjacent BROMO domain in nucleosome binding in vitro. Other reports suggesting that the PHD finger is a ubiquitin ligase have been refuted as these domains were RING fingers misidentified as PHD fingers.

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gi 291221144   257 TCCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRK-PTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:smart00249   1 YCSVCGKPDDGGELLQCDGCDRWYHQTCLGPPLLEEePDGKWYCPKC 47

PHD finger 2 found in PHD finger protein 10 (PHF10) and similar proteins; PHF10, also termed BRG1-associated factor 45a (BAF45a), or XAP135, is a ubiquitously expressed transcriptional regulator that is required for maintaining the undifferentiated status of neuroblasts. It contains a SAY (supporter of activation of yellow) domain and two adjacent plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers. This model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILrkPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15529    1 TCTKCGDPHDEDKMMFCDQCDRGYHTFCVGLRSI--PDGRWICPLC 44

SAM domain of Scm-like-4MBT1,2 proteins of Polycomb group; SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of Scm-like-4MBT1,2 (Sex comb on midleg, Malignant Brain Tumor) subfamily proteins (also known as Sfmbt1,2 proteins) is a putative protein-protein interaction domain. Proteins of this subfamily are transcriptional regulators belonging to Polycomb group. The majority of them are multidomain proteins: in addition to the C-terminal SAM domain, they contain four MBT repeats and DUF5388 domain. The MBT repeats of the human sfmbt1 protein are responsible for association with the nuclear matrix and for selective binding of H3 histone N-terminal tails, while the exact function of the SAM domain is unclear.

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gi 291221144 417 SDPANWNIKDVANYFKNEGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGLSLKLGPALKMYNHVKKL-QTF 485
Cdd:cd09581   10 SNPLFWSVDDVVRFIKSTDCAPLAKIFKDQEIDGQALLLLTLPTVQECMELKLGPAIKLCHHIERVkVAF 79

PHD finger found in bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein 2A (BAZ2A); BAZ2A, also termed transcription termination factor I-interacting protein 5 (TTF-I-interacting protein 5, or Tip5), or WALp3, is an epigenetic regulator. It has been implicated in epigenetic rRNA gene silencing, as the large subunit of the SNF2h-containing chromatin-remodeling complex NoRC that induces nucleosome sliding in an ATP- and histone H4 tail-dependent fashion. BAZ2A has also been shown to be broadly overexpressed in prostate cancer, to regulate numerous protein-coding genes and to cooperate with EZH2 (enhancer of zeste homolog 2) to maintain epigenetic silencing at genes repressed in prostate cancer metastasis. Its overexpression is tightly associated with a prostate cancer subtype displaying CpG island methylator phenotype (CIMP) in tumors and with prostate cancer recurrence in patients. It contains a TAM (TIP5/ARBP/MBD) domain, a DDT domain, four AT-hooks, BAZ 1 and BAZ 2 motifs, a WAKZ (WSTF/Acf1/KIAA0314/ZK783.4) motif, a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, and a bromodomain.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15629    1 TCLVCRKGDNDEYLLLCDGCDRGCHMYCHRPKMLQVPEGDWFCPNC 46

PHD finger 1 found in D4, zinc and double PHD fingers family 3 (DPF3); DPF3, also termed BRG1-associated factor 45C (BAF45C), or zinc finger protein cer-d4, is encoded by a neuro-specific gene, cer-d4. It functions as a new epigenetic key factor for heart and muscle development and may be involved in the transcription regulation of neuro-specific gene clusters. It interacts with the BAF chromatin remodeling complex and binds methylated and acetylated lysine residues of histone 3 and 4. DPF3 contains a nuclear localization signal in the N-terminal region, a Cys2His2 (C2H2) zinc finger or Kruppel-type zinc-finger and a sequence of negatively charged amino acids in the central region, and a cysteine/histidine-rich region that is composed of two adjacent plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers (d4-domain) in the C-terminal part of the molecule. This model corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 202 CDYCLLTAECNR-NGKTEDLLVCKDCNAKAHPSCMNYTQELAVRARMSPWQCFDCK 256
Cdd:cd15692    2 CDFCLGGSNMNKkSGRPEELVSCADCGRSGHPTCLQFTVNMTEAVKTYQWQCIECK 57

PHD finger 1 found in lysine-specific demethylase 5B (KDM5B); KDM5B (also termed Cancer/testis antigen 31 (CT31), Histone demethylase JARID1B, Jumonji/ARID domain-containing protein 1B (JARID1B), PLU-1, or retinoblastoma-binding protein 2 homolog 1 (RBP2-H1 or RBBP2H1A)) is a member of the JARID subfamily within the JmjC proteins. It has a restricted expression pattern in the testis, ovary, and transiently in the mammary gland of pregnant females and has been shown to be upregulated in breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lung cancer, suggesting a potential role in tumorigenesis. KDM5B acts as a histone demethylase that catalyzes the removal of trimethylation of lysine 4 on histone H3 (H3K4me3), induced by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). It also mediates demethylation of H3K4me2 and H3K4me1. Moreover, KDM5B functions as a negative regulator of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) self-renewal and progenitor cell activity. KDM5B has also been shown to interact with the DNA binding transcription factors BF-1 and PAX9, as well as TIEG1/KLF10 (transforming growth factor-beta inducible early gene-1/Kruppel-like transcription factor 10), and possibly function as a transcriptional corepressor. KDM5B contains the catalytic JmjC domain, JmjN, the BRIGHT domain, which is an AT-rich interacting domain (ARID), and a Cys5HisCys2 zinc finger, as well as three plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers. This model corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15603    2 CLVCGSGNDEDRLLLCDGCDDSYHTFCLIPPLHDVPKGDWRCPKC 46

PHD finger 1 found in d4 gene family proteins; The family includes proteins coded by three members of the d4 gene family, DPF1 (neuro-d4), DPF2 (ubi-d4/Requiem), and DPF3 (cer-d4), which function as transcription factors and are involved in transcriptional regulation of genes by changing the condensed/decondensed state of chromatin in the nucleus. DPF2 is ubiquitously expressed and it acts as a transcription factor that may participate in developmentally programmed cell death. DPF1 and DPF3 are expressed predominantly in neural tissues, and they may be involved in the transcription regulation of neuro-specific gene clusters. The d4 family proteins show distinct domain organization with domain 2/3 in the N-terminal region, a Cys2His2 (C2H2) zinc finger or Kruppel-type zinc finger in the central part and two adjacent plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers (d4-domain) in the C-terminal part of the molecule. This model corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 202 CDYCLLTAECN-RNGKTEDLLVCKDCNAKAHPSCMNYTQELAVRARMSPWQCFDC 255
Cdd:cd15619    2 CDFCLGDAKENkKTGQPEELVSCSDCGRSGHPSCLQFTPNMTISVKKYRWQCIEC 56

PHD finger 1 found in autoimmune regulator (AIRE); AIRE, also termed autoimmune polyendocrinopathy candidiasis ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) protein, functions as a regulator of gene transcription in the thymus. It is essential for prevention of autoimmunity. AIRE plays a critical role in the induction of central tolerance. It promotes self-tolerance through tissue-specific antigen (TSA) expression. It also acts as an active regulator of chondrocyte differentiation. AIRE contains a homogeneously-staining region (HSR) or caspase-recruitment domain (CARD), a nuclear localization signal (NLS), a SAND (for Sp100, AIRE, nuclear phosphoprotein 41/75 or NucP41/75, and deformed epidermal auto regulatory factor 1 or Deaf1) domain, two plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers, and four LXXLL (where L stands for leucine) motifs. This model corresponds to the first PHD finger that recognizes the unmethylated tail of histone H3 and targets AIRE-dependent genes.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGdadNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15539    2 CAVCGDGG---ELLCCDGCPRAFHLACLVPPLTLIPSGTWRCSSC 43

PHD finger 1 found in D4, zinc and double PHD fingers family 1 (DPF1); DPF1, also termed zinc finger protein neuro-d4, or BRG1-associated factor 45B (BAF45B), is encoded by a neuro specific gene, neuro-d4. It may be involved in the transcription regulation of neuro specific gene clusters. DPF1 contains a nuclear localization signal in the N-terminal region, a Cys2His2 (C2H2) zinc finger or Kruppel-type zinc-finger and a sequence of negatively charged amino acids in the central, and a cysteine/histidine-rich region that is composed of two adjacent plant homeodomain (PHD)-fingers (d4-domain) in the C-terminal part of the molecule. The family corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 202 CDYCLltAECNRNGKTEDLLVCKDCNAKAHPSCMNYTQELAVRARMSPWQCFDCK 256
Cdd:cd15690    6 CDFCL--GGAKKTGCPEDLISCADCGRSGHPSCLQFTVNMTAAVRTYRWQCIECK 58

Sterile alpha motif; Widespread domain in signalling and nuclear proteins. In EPH-related tyrosine kinases, appears to mediate cell-cell initiated signal transduction via the binding of SH2-containing proteins to a conserved tyrosine that is phosphorylated. In many cases mediates homodimerisation.

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gi 291221144   419 PANWNIKDVANYFKNEGFHEQAHVFEEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDVLTGL-SLKLGPALKMYNHVKKLQTF 485
Cdd:smart00454   1 VSQWSPESVADWLESIGLEQYADNFRKNGIDGALLLLLTSEEDLKELgITKLGHRKKILKAIQKLKEQ 68

PHD finger found in the transcriptional intermediary factor 1 (TIF1) family and similar proteins; The TIF1 family of transcriptional cofactors includes TIF1alpha (TRIM24), TIF1beta (TRIM28), TIF1gamma (TRIM33), and TIF1delta (TRIM66), which are characterized by an N-terminal RING-finger B-box coiled-coil (RBCC/TRIM) motif and plant homeodomain (PHD) finger followed by a bromodomain in the C-terminal region. TIF1 proteins couple chromatin modifications to transcriptional regulation, signaling, and tumor suppression. They exert a deacetylase-dependent silencing effect when tethered to a promoter region. TIF1alpha, TIF1beta, and TIF1delta can homodimerize and contain a PXVXL motif necessary and sufficient for heterochromatin protein 1(HP1) binding. TIF1alpha and TIF1beta bind nuclear receptors and Kruppel-associated boxes (KRAB) specifically and respectively. In contrast, TIF1delta appears to lack nuclear receptor- and KRAB-binding activity. Moreover, TIF1delta is specifically involved in heterochromatin-mediated gene silencing during postmeiotic phases of spermatogenesis. TIF1gamma is structurally closely related to TIF1alpha and TIF1beta, but has very little functional features in common with them. It does not interact with the KRAB silencing domain of KOX1 or the heterochromatinic proteins HP1alpha, beta, and gamma. It cannot bind to nuclear receptors (NRs). This family also includes Sp100/Sp140 family proteins, the nuclear body SP100 and SP140. Sp110 is a leukocyte-specific component of the nuclear body. It may function as a nuclear hormone receptor transcriptional coactivator that may play a role in inducing differentiation of myeloid cells. It is also involved in resisting intracellular pathogens and functions as an important drug target for preventing intracellular pathogen diseases, such as tuberculosis, hepatic veno-occlusive disease, and intracellular cancers. SP140 is an interferon inducible nuclear leukocyte-specific protein involved in primary biliary cirrhosis and a risk factor in chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It is also implicated in innate immune response to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) by binding to the virus viral infectivity factor (Vif) protein. Both Sp110 and Sp140 contain a SAND domain, a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, and a bromodomain (BRD).

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDadnLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15541    2 CAVCQNGGE---LLCCDKCPRVFHLDCHIPPIPEFPSGEWSCSLC 43

PHD finger 1 found in metal-response element-binding transcription factor 2 (MTF2); MTF2, also termed metal regulatory transcription factor 2, or metal-response element DNA-binding protein M96, or polycomb-like protein 2 (PCL2), complexes with the polycomb repressive complex-2 (PRC2) in embryonic stem cells and regulates the transcriptional networks during embryonic stem cell self-renewal and differentiation. It recruits the PRC2 complex to the inactive X chromosome and target loci in embryonic stem cells. Moreover, MTF2 is required for PRC2-mediated Hox cluster repression. It activates the Cdkn2a gene and promotes cellular senescence, thus suppressing the catalytic activity of PRC2 locally. MTF2 consists of an N-terminal Tudor domain followed by two PHD fingers, and a C-terminal MTF2 domain. This model corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVC-GDSGDADN-LLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQI---LRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15578    1 VCTVCqDGSSESPNeIVLCDKCGQGYHQLCHNPKIdssVLDPDVPWLCRQC 51

PHD finger 2 found in Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2C (KMT2C); KMT2C, also termed myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia protein 3 (MLL3) or homologous to ALR protein, is a histone H3 lysine 4 (H3K4) lysine methyltransferase that functions as a circadian factor contributing to genome-scale circadian transcription. It is a component of a large complex that acts as a coactivator of multiple transcription factors, including the bile acid (BA)-activated nuclear receptor, farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a critical player in BA homeostasis. The MLL3 complex is essential for p53 transactivation of small heterodimer partner (SHP). KMT2C is also a part of activating signal cointegrator-2 (ASC-2)-containing complex (ASCOM) that contains the transcriptional coactivator nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6), KMT2C and its paralog MLL4. The ASCOM complex is critical for nuclear receptor (NR) activation of bile acid transporter genes and is down regulated in cholestasis. KMT2C contains several plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers, two extended PHD (ePHD) fingers, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His, an ATPase alpha beta signature, a high mobility group (HMG)-1 box, a SET (Suppressor of variegation, Enhancer of zeste, Trithorax) domain and two FY (phenylalanine tyrosine)-rich domains. This model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15594    2 CQTCRQPGDDNKMLVCDTCDKGYHTFCLQPVMTTIPKNGWKCKNC 46

PHD finger 2 found in class II Chromodomain-Helicase-DNA binding (CHD) proteins; Class II CHD proteins includes chromodomain-helicase-DNA-binding protein CHD3, CHD4, and CHD5, which are nuclear and ubiquitously expressed chromatin remodelling ATPases generally associated with histone deacetylases (HDACs). They are involved in DNA Double Strand Break (DSB) signaling, DSB repair and/or p53-dependent pathways such as apoptosis and senescence, as well as in the maintenance of genomic stability, and/or cancer prevention. They function as subunits of the Nucleosome Remodelling and Deacetylase (NuRD) complex, which is generally associated with gene repression, heterochromatin formation, and overall chromatin compaction. In contrast to the class I CHD enzymes (CHD1 and CHD2), class II CHD proteins lack identifiable DNA-binding domains, but possess a C-terminal coiled-coil region. Moreover, in addition to the tandem chromodomains and a helicase domain, they all harbor tandem plant homeodomain (PHD) zinc fingers involved in the recognition of methylated histone tails. This model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDadnLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15532    2 CRVCKDGGE---LLCCDGCPSSYHLHCLNPPLAEIPDGDWFCPRC 43

PHD finger 2 found in Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2D (KMT2D); KMT2D, also termed ALL1-related protein (ALR), is encoded by the gene that was named myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia 4 (MLL4), a fourth human homolog of Drosophila trithorax, located on chromosome 12. KMT2D enzymatically generates trimethylated histone H3 Lys 4 (H3K4me3). It plays an essential role in differentiating the human pluripotent embryonal carcinoma cell line NTERA-2 clone D1 (NT2/D1) stem cells by activating differentiation-specific genes, such asHOXA1-3 and NESTIN. It is also a part of activating signal cointegrator-2 (ASC-2)-containing complex (ASCOM) that contains the transcriptional coactivator nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6), KMT2C and KMT2D. The ASCOM complex is critical for nuclear receptor (NR) activation of bile acid transporter genes and is down regulated in cholestasis. KMT2D contains the catalytic domain SET, five plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers, two extended PHD (ePHD) fingers, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His, a RING finger, an HMG (high-mobility group)-binding motif, and two FY-rich regions. This model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15595    2 CQTCRKPGEDSKMLVCEACDKGYHTFCLKPAMESLPTDSWKCKAC 46

PHD finger found in PHD finger protein 21A (PHF21A); PHF21A (also termed BHC80a or BRAF35-HDAC complex protein BHC80) along with HDAC1/2, CtBP1, CoREST, and BRAF35, is associated with LSD1, a lysine (K)-specific histone demethylase. It inhibits LSD1-mediated histone demethylation in vitro. PHF21A is predominantly present in the central nervous system and spermatogenic cells and is one of the six components of BRAF-HDAC complex (BHC) involved in REST-dependent transcriptional repression of neuron-specific genes in non-neuronal cells. It acts as a scaffold protein in BHC in neuronal as well as non-neuronal cells and also plays a role in spermatogenesis. PHF21A contains a C-terminal plant homeodomain (PHD) finger that is responsible for the binding directly to each of five other components of BHC, and of organizing BHC mediating transcriptional repression.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDadnLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15523    2 CSVCRKSGE---LLMCDTCSLVYHLDCLDPPLKTIPKGMWICPKC 43

PHD finger found in bromodomain adjacent to zinc finger domain protein 2B (BAZ2B); BAZ2B, also termed WALp4, is a bromodomain-containing protein whose biological role is still elusive. It shows high sequence similarly with BAZ2A, which is the large subunit of the SNF2h-containing chromatin-remodeling complex NoRC that induces nucleosome sliding in an ATP-and histone H4 tail-dependent fashion. BAZ2B contains a TAM (TIP5/ARBP/MBD) domain, an Apolipophorin-III like domain, a DDT domain, four AT-hooks, BAZ 1 and BAZ 2 motifs, a WAKZ (WSTF/Acf1/KIAA0314/ZK783.4) motif, a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, and a bromodomain.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15630    3 CQICRKGDNEELLLLCDGCDKGCHTYCHRPKITTIPEGDWFCPAC 47

PHD finger found in ubiquitin-like PHD and RING finger domain-containing protein UHRF1 and UHRF2; UHRF1 is a unique chromatin effector protein that integrates the recognition of both histone PTMs and DNA methylation. It is essential for cell proliferation and plays a critical role in the development and progression of many human carcinomas, such as laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), gastric cancer (GC), esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. UHRF1 acts as a transcriptional repressor through its binding to histone H3 when it is unmodified at Arg2. Its overexpression in human lung fibroblasts results in downregulation of expression of the tumour suppressor pRB. It also plays a role in transcriptional repression of the cell cycle regulator p21. Moreover, UHRF1-dependent repression of transcription factors can facilitate the G1-S transition. It interacts with Tat-interacting protein of 60 kDa (TIP60) and induces degradation-independent ubiquitination of TIP60. It is also an N-methylpurine DNA glycosylase (MPG)-interacting protein that binds MPG in a p53 status-independent manner in the DNA base excision repair (BER) pathway. In addition, UHRF1 functions as an epigenetic regulator that is important for multiple aspects of epigenetic regulation, including maintenance of DNA methylation patterns and recognition of various histone modifications. UHRF2 was originally identified as a ubiquitin ligase acting as a small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO) E3 ligase that enhances zinc finger protein 131 (ZNF131) SUMOylation but does not enhance ZNF131 ubiquitination. It also ubiquitinates PCNP, a PEST-containing nuclear protein. Moreover, UHRF2 functions as a nuclear protein involved in cell-cycle regulation and has been implicated in tumorigenesis. It interacts with cyclins, CDKs, p53, pRB, PCNA, HDAC1, DNMTs, G9a, methylated histone H3 lysine 9, and methylated DNA. It interacts with the cyclin E-CDK2 complex, ubiquitinates cyclins D1 and E1, induces G1 arrest, and is involved in the G1/S transition regulation. Furthermore, UHRF2 is a direct transcriptional target of the transcription factor E2F-1 in the induction of apoptosis. It recruits HDAC1 and binds to methyl-CpG. UHRF2 also participates in the maturation of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) by interacting with the HBV core protein and promoting its degradation. Both UHRF1 and UHRF2 contain an N-terminal ubiquitin-like domain (UBL), a tandem Tudor domain (TTD), a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, a SET- and RING-associated (SRA) domain, and a C-terminal RING finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKP-TGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15525    2 CHVCGGKQDPEKQLLCDECDMAYHLYCLDPPLTSLPdDDEWYCPDC 47

PHD finger found in transcription intermediary factor 1-alpha (TIF1-alpha); TIF1-alpha, also termed tripartite motif-containing protein 24 (TRIM24), or E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase TRIM24, or RING finger protein 82, belongs to the TRIM/RBCC protein family. It interacts specifically and in a ligand-dependent manner with the ligand binding domain (LBD) of several nuclear receptors (NRs), including retinoid X (RXR), retinoic acid (RAR), vitamin D3 (VDR), estrogen (ER), and progesterone (PR) receptors. It also associates with heterochromatin-associated factors HP1alpha, MOD1 (HP1beta) and MOD2 (HP1gamma), as well as vertebrate Kruppel-type (C2H2) zinc finger proteins that contain transcriptional silencing domain KRAB. TIF1-alpha is a ligand-dependent co-repressor of retinoic acid receptor (RAR) that interacts with multiple nuclear receptors in vitro via an LXXLL motif, and further acts as a gatekeeper of liver carcinogenesis. It also functions as an E3-ubiquitin ligase targeting p53 and is broadly associated with chromatin silencing. Moreover, it is a chromatin regulator that recognizes specific, combinatorial histone modifications through its C-terminal plant homeodomain (PHD)-Bromodomain (Bromo) region. In addition, it interacts with chromatin and estrogen receptor to activate estrogen-dependent genes associated with cellular proliferation and tumor development. TIF1-alpha contains an N-terminal RBCC (RING finger, B-box zinc-fingers, coiled-coil), a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, followed by a bromodomain in the C-terminal region.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDadnLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15622    2 CAVCQNGGE---LLCCEKCPKVFHLSCHVPTLMNFPSGEWICTFC 43

PHD finger 2 found in Histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2C (KMT2C) and 2D (KMT2D); KMT2C, also termed myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia protein 3 (MLL3) or homologous to ALR protein, is a histone H3 lysine 4 (H3K4) lysine methyltransferase that functions as a circadian factor contributing to genome-scale circadian transcription. It is a component of a large complex that acts as a coactivator of multiple transcription factors, including the bile acid (BA)-activated nuclear receptor, farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a critical player in BA homeostasis. The MLL3 complex is essential for p53 transactivation of small heterodimer partner (SHP). KMT2C is also a part of activating signal cointegrator-2 (ASC-2)-containing complex (ASCOM) that contains the transcriptional coactivator nuclear receptor coactivator 6 (NCOA6), KMT2C and its paralog MLL4. The ASCOM complex is critical for nuclear receptor (NR) activation of bile acid transporter genes and is down regulated in cholestasis. KMT2D, also termed ALL1-related protein (ALR), is encoded by the gene that was named MLL4, a fourth human homolog of Drosophila trithorax, located on chromosome 12. It enzymatically generates trimethylated histone H3 Lysine 4 (H3K4me3). It plays an essential role in differentiating the human pluripotent embryonal carcinoma cell line NTERA-2 clone D1 (NT2/D1) stem cells by activating differentiation-specific genes, such as HOXA1-3 and NESTIN. KMT2D is also a part of ASCOM. Both KMT2C and KMT2D contain the catalytic domain SET, five plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers, two extended PHD (ePHD) fingers, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His, a RING finger, an HMG (high-mobilitygroup)-binding motif, and two FY-rich regions. This model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGKWMCiKCC 303
Cdd:cd15510    2 CQACRQPGDDTKMLVCETCDKGYHTSCLRPVMSSIPKYGWKC-KNC 46

PHD finger 1 found in PHD finger protein 12 (PHF12); PHF12, also termed PHD factor 1 (Pf1), is a plant homeodomain (PHD) zinc finger-containing protein that bridges the transducin-like enhancer of split (TLE) corepressor to the mSin3A-histone deacetylase (HDAC)-complex, and further represses transcription at targeted genes. PHF12 also interacts with MRG15 (mortality factor-related genes on chromosome 15), a member of the mortality factor (MORF) family of proteins implicated in regulating cellular senescence. PHF12 contains two plant-homeodomain (PHD) zinc fingers followed by a polybasic region. The PHD fingers function downstream of phosphoinositide signaling triggered by the interaction between polybasic regions and phosphoinositides. This model corresponds to the first PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVCGDSGDadnLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRK--PTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15533    1 YCDSCGEGGD---LLCCDRCPASFHLQCCNPPLDEEdlPPGEWLCHRC 45

PHD finger found in protein AF-10 and AF-17; This family includes protein AF-10 and AF-17. AF-10, also termed ALL1 (acute lymphoblastic leukemia)-fused gene from chromosome 10 protein, is a transcription factor encoded by gene AF10, a translocation partner of the MLL (mixed-lineage leukemia) oncogene in leukemia. AF-10 has been implicated in the development of leukemia following chromosomal rearrangements between the AF10 gene and one of at least two other genes, MLL and CALM. It plays a key role in the survival of uncommitted hematopoietic cells. Moreover, AF-10 functions as a follistatin-related gene (FLRG)-interacting protein. The interaction with FLRG enhances AF10-dependent transcription. It interacts with the human counterpart of the yeast Dot1, hDOT1L, and may act as a bridge for the recruitment of hDOT1L to the genes targeted by MLL-AF10. It also interacts with the synovial sarcoma associated SYT protein and may play a role in synovial sarcomas and acute leukemias. AF-17, also termed ALL1-fused gene from chromosome 17 protein, is encoded by gene AF17 that has been identified in hematological malignancies as translocation partners of the mixed lineage leukemia gene MLL. It is a putative transcription factor that may play a role in multiple signaling pathways. It is involved in chromatin-mediated gene regulation mechanisms. It functions as a component of the multi-subunit Dot1 complex (Dotcom) and plays a role in the Wnt/Wingless signaling pathway. It also seems to be a downstream target of the beta-catenin/T-cell factor pathway, and participates in G2-M progression. Moreover, it may function as an important regulator of ENaC-mediated Na+ transport and thus blood pressure. Both AF-10 and AF-17 contain an N-terminal canonical Cys4HisCys3 plant homeodomain (PHD) finger followed by a non-canonical extended PHD (ePHD) finger, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His. The PHD finger is involved in their homo-oligomerization. In the C-terminal region, they possess a leucine zipper domain and a glutamine-rich region. This family also includes ZFP-1, the Caenorhabditis elegans AF10 homolog. It was originally identified as a factor promoting RNAi interference in C. elegans. It also acts as a Dot1-interacting protein that opposes H2B ubiquitination to reduce polymerase II (Pol II) transcription. This model corresponds to the canonical Cys4HisCys3 PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDS-GDADN-LLFCD--ACDKGYHMACHTpqILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15574    2 CCVCSDErGWAENpLVYCDghGCNVAVHQACYG--IVQVPTGPWFCRKC 48

SAM domain of sphingomyelin synthase related subfamily; SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of SGMS-like (sphingomyelin synthase) subfamily is a potential protein-protein interaction domain. This group of proteins is related to sphingomyelin synthase 1, and contains an N-terminal SAM domain. The function of SGMS1-like proteins is unknown; they may play a role in sphingolipid metabolism.

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gi 291221144 419 PANWNIKDVANYFKNEGFHEQAHVF-EEQEIDGKSLLLLKRSDV-LTGLSLK-LGPALKMYNHVKKLQT 484
Cdd:cd09515    1 VHEWTCEDVAKWLKKEGFSKYVDLLcNKHRIDGKVLLSLTEEDLrSPPLEIKvLGDIKRLWLAIRKLQR 69

PHD finger 2 found in histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2A (KMT2A) and 2B (KMT2B); This family includes histone-lysine N-methyltransferase trithorax (Trx) like proteins, KMT2A (MLL1) and KMT2B (MLL2), which comprise the mammalian Trx branch of the COMPASS family, and are both essential for mammalian embryonic development. KMT2A regulates chromatin-mediated transcription through the catalysis of methylation of histone 3 lysine 4 (H3K4), and is frequently rearranged in acute leukemia. KMT2A functions as the catalytic subunit in the MLL1 complex. KMT2B is a second human homolog of Drosophila trithorax, located on chromosome 19 and functions as the catalytic subunit in the MLL2 complex. It plays a critical role in memory formation through mediating hippocampal H3K4 di- and trimethylation. It is also required for RNA polymerase II association and protection from DNA methylation at the MagohB CpG island promoter. Both KMT2A and KMT2B contain a CxxC (x for any residue) zinc finger domain, three plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers, an extended PHD (ePHD) finger, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His, two FY (phenylalanine tyrosine)-rich domains, and a SET (Suppressor of variegation, Enhancer of zeste, Trithorax) domain. This model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 257 TCCVCGDSGDA-DNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGK---WMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15507    1 FCHVCGRKGQAqKQLLECEKCQRGYHVDCLGPSYPTKPTRKkktWICSKC 50

PHD finger 2 found in PHD finger protein 14 (PHF14) and similar proteins; PHF14 is a novel nuclear transcription factor that controls the proliferation of mesenchymal cells by directly repressing platelet-derived growth factor receptor-alpha (PDGFRalpha) expression. It also acts as an epigenetic regulator and plays an important role in the development of multiple organs in mammals. PHF14 contains three canonical plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers and a non-canonical extended PHD (ePHD) finger, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His. It can interact with histones through its PHD fingers. The model corresponds to the second PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKP----TGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15562    2 CGICKKSNDQHLLALCDTCKLYYHLGCLDPPLTRMPkktkNSGWQCSEC 50

PHD finger found in protein Jade-1 and similar proteins; Jade-1, also termed PHD finger protein 17 (PHF17), is a novel binding partner of von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) tumor suppressor Pvhl, a key regulator of the cellular oxygen sensing pathway. It is highly expressed in renal proximal tubules. Jade-1 functions as an essential regulator of multiple cell signaling pathways. It may be involved in the serine/threonine kinase AKT/AKT1 pathway during renal cancer pathogenesis and normally prevents renal epithelial cell proliferation and transformation. It also acts as a pro-apoptotic and growth suppressive ubiquitin ligase to inhibit canonical Wnt downstream effector beta-catenin for proteasomal degradation, and as a transcription factor associated with histone acetyltransferase activity and with increased abundance of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p21. Moreover, Jade-1 is required for ING4 and ING5 to associate with histone acetyltransferase (HAT) HBO1 and Eaf6 to form a HBO1 complex, and plays a role in epithelial cell regeneration. It has also been identified as a novel component of the nephrocystin protein (NPHP) complex and interacts with the ciliary protein nephrocystin-4 (NPHP4). Jade-1 contains a canonical Cys4HisCys3 plant homeodomain (PHD) finger followed by a non-canonical extended PHD (ePHD) finger, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His, both of which are zinc-binding motifs. This model corresponds to the canonical Cys4HisCys3 PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 259 CVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTpqILRKPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15679    5 CQSPDGEDGNEMVFCDKCNICVHQACYG--ILKVPEGSWLCRTC 46

PHD finger found in ubiquitin-like PHD and RING finger domain-containing protein 1 (UHRF1); UHRF1 (also termed inverted CCAAT box-binding protein of 90 kDa, nuclear protein 95, nuclear zinc finger protein Np95 (Np95), RING finger protein 106, transcription factor ICBP90, or E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase UHRF1) is a unique chromatin effector protein that integrates the recognition of both histone PTMs and DNA methylation. It is essential for cell proliferation and plays a critical role in the development and progression of many human carcinomas, such as laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC), gastric cancer (GC), esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. UHRF1 acts as a transcriptional repressor through its binding to histone H3 when it is unmodified at Arg2. Its overexpression in human lung fibroblasts results in downregulation of expression of the tumour suppressor pRB. It also plays a role in transcriptional repression of the cell cycle regulator p21. Moreover, UHRF1-dependent repression of transcription factors can facilitate the G1-S transition. It interacts with Tat-interacting protein of 60 kDa (TIP60) and induces degradation-independent ubiquitination of TIP60. It is also an N-methylpurine DNA glycosylase (MPG)-interacting protein that binds MPG in a p53 status-independent manner in the DNA base excision repair (BER) pathway. In addition, UHRF1 functions as an epigenetic regulator that is important for multiple aspects of epigenetic regulation, including maintenance of DNA methylation patterns and recognition of various histone modifications. UHRF1 contains an N-terminal ubiquitin-like domain (UBL), a tandem Tudor domain (TTD), a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, a SET and RING finger associated (SRA) domain, and a C-terminal RING-finger domain. It specifically binds to hemimethylated DNA, double-stranded CpG dinucleotides, and recruits the maintenance methyltransferase DNMT1 to its hemimethylated DNA substrate through its SRA domain. UHRF1-dependent H3K23 ubiquitylation has an essential role in maintaining DNA methylation and replication. The tandem Tudor domain directs UHRF1 binding to the heterochromatin mark histone H3K9me3 and the PHD finger targets UHRF1 to unmodified histone H3 in euchromatic regions. The RING-finger domain exhibit both autocatalytic E3 ubiquitin (Ub) ligase activity and activity against histone H3 and DNMT1.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPT-GKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15616    2 CHVCGGKQDPDKQLMCDECDMAFHIYCLNPPLSSIPDdEDWYCPEC 47

PHD finger found in Arabidopsis thaliana pathogenesis-related homeodomain protein (PRHA) and similar proteins; PRHA is a homeodomain protein encoded by a single-copy Arabidopsis thaliana homeobox gene, prha. It shows the capacity to bind to TAATTG core sequence elements but requires additional adjacent bases for high-affinity binding. PRHA contains a plant homeodomain (PHD) finger, a homeodomain, peptide repeats and a putative leucine zipper dimerization domain.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVC--GDSGDADNLLFCD-ACDKGYHMACHTPQILRK----PTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15504    2 CAKCqsGEASPDNDILLCDgGCNRAYHQKCLEPPLLTEdippEDEGWLCPLC 53

PHD finger 1 found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae SANT domain-containing protein 2 (Snt2p) and similar proteins; Snt2p is a yeast protein that may function in multiple stress pathways. It coordinates the transcriptional response to hydrogen peroxide-mediated oxidative stress through interaction with Ecm5 and the Rpd3 deacetylase. Snt2p contains a bromo adjacent homology (BAH) domain, two canonical Cys4HisCys3 plant homeodomain (PHD) fingers, a non-canonical extended PHD (ePHD) finger, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His, and a SANT (SWI3, ADA2, N-CoR and TFIIIB) DNA-binding domain; this model corresponds to the first canonical Cys4HisCys3 PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVCGDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACHTPQILRKPTGK--WMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15497    2 CKVCKEWCASDDSVRCDECKVSYHLLCVDPPLTKKPNRGfvWSCAPC 48

PHD finger found in bromodomain and PHD finger-containing protein 1 (BRPF1) and similar proteins; BRPF1, also termed peregrin or protein Br140, is a multi-domain protein that binds histones, mediates monocytic leukemic zinc-finger protein (MOZ)-dependent histone acetylation, and is required for Hox gene expression and segmental identity. It is a close partner of the MOZ histone acetyltransferase (HAT) complex and a novel Trithorax group (TrxG) member with a central role during development. BRPF1 is primarily a nuclear protein that has a broad tissue distribution and is abundant in testes and spermatogonia. It contains a canonical Cys4HisCys3 plant homeodomain (PHD) zinc finger followed by a non-canonical extended PHD (ePHD) finger, Cys2HisCys5HisCys2His, a bromodomain and a proline-tryptophan-tryptophan-proline (PWWP) domain. PHD and ePHD fingers both bind to lysine 4 of histone H3 (K4H3), bromodomains interact with acetylated lysines on N-terminal tails of histones and other proteins, and PWWP domains show histone-binding and chromatin association properties. BRPF1 may be involved in chromatin remodeling. This model corresponds to the canonical Cys4HisCys3 PHD finger.

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gi 291221144 258 CCVC--GDSGDADNLLFCDACDKGYHMACH-TPQIlrkPTGKWMCIKC 302
Cdd:cd15676   10 CCICndGECQNSNVILFCDMCNLAVHQECYgVPYI---PEGQWLCRRC 54