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 568957826 331 GGTSLEVARFLSREDQVILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGPECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRR 410
Cdd:cd12740    1 GGTSNEVAQFLSKENQVIIRMRGLPFTATPEDVLGFLGPECPVTGGTEGLLFVKYPDGRPTGDAFVLFACEEYAQNALKK 80

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gi 568957826 411 HKGMLGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRY 437
Cdd:cd12740   81 HKGILGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRY 107

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2 and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B). These are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 463 RDCVRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLGEAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRCHKKMMKERYVEVVPC 542
Cdd:cd12742    1 RDCIRLRGLPYAATIEDILEFLGEFAADIRPHGVHMVLNHQGRPSGDAFIQMKSADRAFLAAQKCHKKTMKDRYVEVFQC 80

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gi 568957826 543 S 543
Cdd:cd12742   81 S 81

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 568957826 663 ALVRMQGVPYTAGMKDLLSVFQAYQLAPDD 692
Cdd:cd12515    1 CVVKMRNLPFKATIEDILDFFYGYRVIPDS 30

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 2 (ESRP2) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRP2, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35B (RBM35B), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. ESRP2 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 331 GGTSLEVARFLSREDQVILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGPECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRR 410
Cdd:cd12740    1 GGTSNEVAQFLSKENQVIIRMRGLPFTATPEDVLGFLGPECPVTGGTEGLLFVKYPDGRPTGDAFVLFACEEYAQNALKK 80

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gi 568957826 411 HKGMLGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRY 437
Cdd:cd12740   81 HKGILGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRY 107

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2 and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B). These are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 463 RDCVRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLGEAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRCHKKMMKERYVEVVPC 542
Cdd:cd12742    1 RDCIRLRGLPYAATIEDILEFLGEFAADIRPHGVHMVLNHQGRPSGDAFIQMKSADRAFLAAQKCHKKTMKDRYVEVFQC 80

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gi 568957826 543 S 543
Cdd:cd12742   81 S 81

RNA recognition motif 5 (RRM5) found in RNA-binding protein RBM12, RBM12B and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM5 of RBM12 and RBM12B. RBM12, also termed SH3/WW domain anchor protein in the nucleus (SWAN), is ubiquitously expressed. It contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), two proline-rich regions, and several putative transmembrane domains. RBM12B show high sequence semilarity with RBM12. It contains five distinct RRMs as well. The biological roles of both RBM12 and RBM12B remain unclear.

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gi 568957826 663 ALVRMQGVPYTAGMKDLLSVFQAYQLAPDD 692
Cdd:cd12515    1 CVVKMRNLPFKATIEDILDFFYGYRVIPDS 30

large tegument protein UL36; Provisional

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gi 568957826  554 GSLSRSGLSPPPCKLPclSPPTYATFQATPA-LIPTETTALYPSSALLPAARVPAAATPLAYYPGPATQLYMNYTAYYPS 632
Cdd:PHA03247 2693 GSLTSLADPPPPPPTP--EPAPHALVSATPLpPGPAAARQASPALPAAPAPPAVPAGPATPGGPARPARPPTTAGPPAPA 2770

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gi 568957826  633 PPVSPTTVGYLTTPPTALASTPTTMLSQPGA 663
Cdd:PHA03247 2771 PPAAPAAGPPRRLTRPAVASLSESRESLPSP 2801

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 2 (ESRP2) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRP2, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35B (RBM35B), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. ESRP2 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 331 GGTSLEVARFLSREDQVILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGPECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRR 410
Cdd:cd12740    1 GGTSNEVAQFLSKENQVIIRMRGLPFTATPEDVLGFLGPECPVTGGTEGLLFVKYPDGRPTGDAFVLFACEEYAQNALKK 80

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gi 568957826 411 HKGMLGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRY 437
Cdd:cd12740   81 HKGILGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRY 107

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 1 (ESRP1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of ESRP1, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35A (RBM35A), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (p120-Catenin) and ENAH (hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. Additional research indicated that ESRP1 functions as a tumor suppressor in colon cancer cells. It may be involved in posttranscriptional regulation of various genes by exerting a differential effect on protein translation via 5' untranslated regions (UTRs) of mRNAs. ESRP1 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 238 KADVVDNETVVRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGLNIARGGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIE 317
Cdd:cd12736    2 KMEIIDDNTVIRARGLPWQSSDQDIARFFKGLNIAKGGAALCLNAQGRRNGEALVRFVNEEHRDLALQRHKHHMGNRYIE 81

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gi 568957826 318 VYKATGEEFVKI 329
Cdd:cd12736   82 VYKATGEDFLKI 93

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 1 (ESRP1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRP1, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35A (RBM35A), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. Additional research indicated that ESRP1 functions as a tumor suppressor in colon cancer cells. It may be involved in posttranscriptional regulation of various genes by exerting a differential effect on protein translation via 5' untranslated regions (UTRs) of mRNAs. ESRP1 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 331 GGTSLEVARFLSREDQVILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGPECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRR 410
Cdd:cd12739    1 GGTSNEVAQFLSKENQVIVRMRGLPFTATAEEVLAFFGQHCPVTGGKEGILFVTYPDSRPTGDAFVLFACEEYAQNALKK 80

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gi 568957826 411 HKGMLGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRYAAS 440
Cdd:cd12739   81 HKDLLGKRYIELFRSTAAEVQQVLNRYSSA 110

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of RNA-binding protein Fusilli which is encoded by Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene. Loss of Fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 568957826 247 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGLNIARGGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIEVYKATGEEF 326
Cdd:cd12738    1 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDIAKFFRGLNIAKGGVALCLNPQGRRNGEALVRFTCTEHRDLALKRHKHHIGQRYIEVYKATGEDF 80

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2, Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRPs and Fusilli. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B) are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The family also includes Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene encoding RNA-binding protein Fusilli.Loss of fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous FGFR2 splicing and functions as a splicing factor. It shows high sequence homology to ESRPs and contains three RRMs as well. It also has an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 568957826 346 QVILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGPECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELFRS 425
Cdd:cd12508    1 QVIVRMRGLPFSATAADILAFFGGECPVTGGKDGILFVTYPDGRPTGDAFVLFATEEDAQQALGKHKELLGKRYIELFRS 80

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of RNA-binding protein Fusilli which is encoded by Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene. Loss of Fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 568957826 463 RDCVRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLGEAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRCHKKMM----KERYVE 538
Cdd:cd12743    1 KDCIRLRGLPYEAQVEHILEFLGDFAKMIVFQGVHMVYNAQGQPSGEAFIQMDSEQSASACAQQRHNRYMvfgkKQRYIE 80

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gi 568957826 539 VVPCS 543
Cdd:cd12743   81 VFQCS 85

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family, epithelial splicing regulatory proteins (ESRPs), Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli, RNA-binding protein 12 (RBM12) and similar proteins; The family includes RRM domains in the hnRNP H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1), ESRPs (also termed RBM35), Drosophila Fusilli, RBM12 (also termed SWAN), RBM12B, RBM19 (also termed RBD-1) and similar proteins. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. GRSF-1 is a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B) are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. Fusilli shows high sequence homology to ESRPs. It can regulate endogenous FGFR2 splicing and functions as a splicing factor. The biological roles of both, RBM12 and RBM12B, remain unclear. RBM19 is a nucleolar protein conserved in eukaryotes. It is involved in ribosome biogenesis by processing rRNA. In addition, it is essential for preimplantation development. Members in this family contain 2~6 conserved RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 465 CVRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLGEAaaDIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRcHKKMMKERYVEV 539
Cdd:cd12254    1 VVRLRGLPFSATEEDIRDFFSGL--DIPPDGIHIVYDDDGRPTGEAYVEFASEEDAQRALRR-HKGKMGGRYIEV 72

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of hnRNP H proteins and GRSF-1. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. These proteins have similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognize the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. Members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. Members in this family have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. They also include a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. They may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 247 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGLNIARG--GVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIEVYK 320
Cdd:cd12503    1 VVRARGLPWSATAEDVLNFFTDCRIKGGenGIHFTYTREGRPSGEAFIELESEEDVEKALEKHNEHMGHRYIEVFR 76

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of hnRNP H proteins and GRSF-1. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. These proteins have similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognize the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. Members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. Members in this family have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. They also include a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. They may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 348 ILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLgPECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELFRS 425
Cdd:cd12503    1 VVRARGLPWSATAEDVLNFF-TDCRIKGGENGIHFTYTREGRPSGEAFIELESEEDVEKALEKHNEHMGHRYIEVFRS 77

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 245 ETVVRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGLNIarGGVALCLNAQG-RRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIEVY 319
Cdd:cd12505    1 DGVVRLRGLPYSCTEADIAHFFSGLDI--VDITFVMDLRGgRKTGEAFVQFASPEMAAQALLKHKEEIGNRYIEIF 74

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of hnRNP H proteins and GRSF-1. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. These proteins have similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognize the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. Members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. Members in this family have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. They also include a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. They may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 466 VRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLGEAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMS---VERALAAaqrcHKKMMKERYVEV 539
Cdd:cd12503    2 VRARGLPWSATAEDVLNFFTDCRIKGGENGIHFTYTREGRPSGEAFIELESeedVEKALEK----HNEHMGHRYIEV 74

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2, Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM3 of ESRPs and Fusilli. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B) are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The family also includes Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene encoding RNA-binding protein Fusilli. Loss of fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous FGFR2 splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli shows high sequence homology to ESRPs and contains three RRMs as well. It also has an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 568957826 248 VRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGL--NIARGGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQ-RDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIEVYK 320
Cdd:cd12509    4 IRLRGLPYSATVEDILNFLGEFakHIAPQGVHMVINAQGRPSGDAFIQMLSAEFaRLAAQKRHKHHMGERYIEVFQ 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP H protein family which includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9). They represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing, having similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognizing the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. Members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. The family also includes a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 also contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 348 ILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFL-GPECpvtgGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELFRST 426
Cdd:cd12504    2 VVRLRGLPYGCTKEEIAQFFsGLEI----VPNGITLPMDRRGRSTGEAFVQFASQEIAEQALGKHKEKIGHRYIEIFRSS 77

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein 12B (RBM12B) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM12B which contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). Its biological role remains unclear.

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gi 568957826 251 RGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGLNIArgGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIEVYKATGEEFVKiA 330
Cdd:cd12746    8 RGMPYSATEDDVRNFFSGLKVD--GVIFLKHPNGRNNGNGLVKFATKEDASEGLKRHRQYMGSRFIEVTRTTEEQWIE-A 84

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gi 568957826 331 GG 332
Cdd:cd12746   85 GG 86

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H , hnRNP H2, hnRNP F and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H') and hnRNP F. These represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that play important roles in the regulation of alternative splicing decisions. hnRNP H and hnRNP F are two closely related proteins, both of which bind to the RNA sequence DGGGD. They are present in a complex with the tissue-specific splicing factor Fox2, and regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts. The presence of Fox 2 can allows hnRNP H and hnRNP F to better compete with the SR protein ASF/SF2 for binding to FGFR2 exon IIIc. Thus, hnRNP H and hnRNP F can function as potent silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc inclusion through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical. Both of them have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. Members in this family contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 568957826 348 ILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGpECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELFRS 425
Cdd:cd12729    3 VVKVRGLPWSCSADEVQNFFS-DCKIANGASGIHFIYTREGRPSGEAFVELESEEDVKLALKKDRETMGHRYVEVFKS 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2, Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRPs and Fusilli. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B) are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The family also includes Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene encoding RNA-binding protein Fusilli.Loss of fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous FGFR2 splicing and functions as a splicing factor. It shows high sequence homology to ESRPs and contains three RRMs as well. It also has an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 568957826 245 ETVVRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGL---NIARGGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIEVYK 320
Cdd:cd12508    1 QVIVRMRGLPFSATAADILAFFGGEcpvTGGKDGILFVTYPDGRPTGDAFVLFATEEDAQQALGKHKELLGKRYIELFR 79

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 348 ILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGpECPVTGGADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELF 423
Cdd:cd12730    3 IVRARGLPWSCTAEDVLSFFS-DCRIRNGEDGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIELESEEDVQKALEQHRKYMGQRYVEVF 77

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 2 (ESRP2) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRP2, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35B (RBM35B), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. ESRP2 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 466 VRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLG-EAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIqMMSVERALAAAQRCHKKMMKERYVEVVPCST 544
Cdd:cd12740   19 IRMRGLPFTATPEDVLGFLGpECPVTGGTEGLLFVKYPDGRPTGDAFV-LFACEEYAQNALKKHKGILGKRYIELFRSTA 97

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gi 568957826 545 EEMSRVL 551
Cdd:cd12740   98 AEVQQVL 104

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2, Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of ESRPs and Fusilli. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B). These are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The family also includes Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene encoding RNA-binding protein Fusilli. Loss of fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. It shows high sequence homology to ESRPs and contains three RRMs as well. It also has an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 568957826 465 CVRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLgeAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRcHKKMMKERYVEV 539
Cdd:cd12507    1 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDIAQFF--RGLNIAKGGVALCLSAQGRRNGEALIRFVDQEHRDLALQR-HKHHMGTRYIEV 72

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM3 of hnRNP H proteins and GRSF-1. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. These proteins have similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognize the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. For instance, members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. The family also includes a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 also contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 247 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFKGLNIARggVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQRHKHHMGVRYIEVY 319
Cdd:cd12506    2 TVHMRGLPYRATENDIFEFFSPLNPVN--VRIRYNKDGRATGEADVEFATHEDAVAAMSKDRENMGHRYIELF 72

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H , hnRNP H2, hnRNP F and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H') and hnRNP F. These represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that play important roles in the regulation of alternative splicing decisions. hnRNP H and hnRNP F are two closely related proteins, both of which bind to the RNA sequence DGGGD. They are present in a complex with the tissue-specific splicing factor Fox2, and regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts. The presence of Fox 2 can allows hnRNP H and hnRNP F to better compete with the SR protein ASF/SF2 for binding to FGFR2 exon IIIc. Thus, hnRNP H and hnRNP F can function as potent silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc inclusion through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical. Both of them have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. Members in this family contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 568957826 466 VRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLGEAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSvERALAAAQRCHKKMMKERYVEV 539
Cdd:cd12729    4 VKVRGLPWSCSADEVQNFFSDCKIANGASGIHFIYTREGRPSGEAFVELES-EEDVKLALKKDRETMGHRYVEV 76

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM3 of hnRNP H proteins and GRSF-1. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. These proteins have similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognize the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. For instance, members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. The family also includes a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 also contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 465 CVRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLgeaaADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRcHKKMMKERYVE 538
Cdd:cd12506    2 TVHMRGLPYRATENDIFEFF----SPLNPVNVRIRYNKDGRATGEADVEFATHEDAVAAMSK-DRENMGHRYIE 70

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2 and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B). These are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 248 VRARGLPWQSSDQDVARFFK--GLNIARGGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALIRFVDSEQRDLALQR-HKHHMGVRYIEVYK 320
Cdd:cd12742    4 IRLRGLPYAATIEDILEFLGefAADIRPHGVHMVLNHQGRPSGDAFIQMKSADRAFLAAQKcHKKTMKDRYVEVFQ 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein 19 (RBM19) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM19, also termed RNA-binding domain-1 (RBD-1), a nucleolar protein conserved in eukaryotes. It is involved in ribosome biogenesis by processing rRNA and is also essential for preimplantation development. RBM19 has a unique domain organization containing 6 conserved RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 350 RLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGPECPVTggadgLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELF 423
Cdd:cd12502    4 KLRGAPFNVKEKQIREFFSPLKPVA-----IRIVKNAHGNKTGYVFVDFKSEEDVEKALKRNKDYMGGRYIEVF 72

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 568957826 466 VRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLgeaaADIRPHGVHMVLNQQG-RPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRcHKKMMKERYVEVVP 541
Cdd:cd12505    4 VRLRGLPYSCTEADIAHFF----SGLDIVDITFVMDLRGgRKTGEAFVQFASPEMAAQALLK-HKEEIGNRYIEIFP 75

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 1 (ESRP1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRP1, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35A (RBM35A), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. Additional research indicated that ESRP1 functions as a tumor suppressor in colon cancer cells. It may be involved in posttranscriptional regulation of various genes by exerting a differential effect on protein translation via 5' untranslated regions (UTRs) of mRNAs. ESRP1 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 466 VRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLGEAAADI-RPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIqMMSVERALAAAQRCHKKMMKERYVEVVPCST 544
Cdd:cd12739   19 VRMRGLPFTATAEEVLAFFGQHCPVTgGKEGILFVTYPDSRPTGDAFV-LFACEEYAQNALKKHKDLLGKRYIELFRSTA 97

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gi 568957826 545 EEMSRVL 551
Cdd:cd12739   98 AEVQQVL 104

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein 12B (RBM12B) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM12B which contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). Its biological role remains unclear.

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gi 568957826 466 VRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLgeaaADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRcHKKMMKERYVEVVPCSTE 545
Cdd:cd12746    5 LFLRGMPYSATEDDVRNFF----SGLKVDGVIFLKHPNGRNNGNGLVKFATKEDASEGLKR-HRQYMGSRFIEVTRTTEE 79

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gi 568957826 546 E 546
Cdd:cd12746   80 Q 80

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein RBM12, RBM12B and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM12 and RBM12B. RBM12, also termed SH3/WW domain anchor protein in the nucleus (SWAN), is ubiquitously expressed. It contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), two proline-rich regions, and several putative transmembrane domains. RBM12B shows high sequence semilarity with RBM12. It contains five distinct RRMs as well. The biological roles of both RBM12 and RBM12B remain unclear.

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gi 568957826 349 LRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGFLGPECpvtggADGLLFVRHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELF 423
Cdd:cd12511    2 LSLHGMPYSAMENDVRDFFHGLR-----VDGVHLLKDHVGRNNGNALVKFASPQDASEGLKCHRMLMGQRFVEVS 71

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 2 (ESRP2) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of ESRP2, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35B (RBM35B), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. ESRP2 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 568957826 466 VRLRGLPYTATIEDILSFLgeAAADIRPHGVHMVLNQQGRPSGDAFIQMMSVERALAAAQRcHKKMMKERYVEVVPCSTE 545
Cdd:cd12737    2 IRARGLPWQSSDQDIARFF--KGLNIAKGGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALVRFVNSEQRDLALER-HKHHMGSRYIEVYKATGE 78

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gi 568957826 546 E 546
Cdd:cd12737   79 E 79

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in RNA-binding protein 12B (RBM12B) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of RBM12B which contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). Its biological role remains unclear.

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gi 568957826 347 VILRLRGLPFSAGPTDVLGF-LGPECPvTGGAdgllfvrHPDGRPTGDAFALFACEELAQAALRRHKGMLGKRYIELFRS 425
Cdd:cd12744    2 VVIRLQGLPVVAGSTDIRHFfTGLTIP-DGGV-------HIIGGELGEAFIIFATDEDARRAMSRSGGFIKGSRVELFLS 73

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gi 568957826 426 TAAEVQ 431
Cdd:cd12744   74 SKAEMQ 79