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Death domain of Ankyrin-2 Death Domain (DD) of Ankyrin-2 (ANK-2) and related proteins. Ankyrins are modular proteins comprising three conserved domains, an N-terminal membrane-binding domain containing ANK repeats, a spectrin-binding domain and a C-terminal DD. ANK-2, also called ankyrin-B (for broadly expressed), is required for proper function of the Na/Ca ion exchanger-1 in cardiomyocytes, and is thought to function in linking integral membrane proteins to the underlying cytoskeleton. Human ANK-2 is associated with "Ankyrin-B syndrome", an atypical arrythmia disorder with risk of sudden cardiac death. It also plays key roles in the brain and striated muscle. Loss of ANK-2 is associated with significant nervous system defects and sarcomere disorganization. In general, DDs are protein-protein interaction domains found in a variety of domain architectures. Their common feature is that they form homodimers by self-association or heterodimers by associating with other members of the DD superfamily including CARD (Caspase activation and recruitment domain), DED (Death Effector Domain), and PYRIN. They serve as adaptors in signaling pathways and can recruit other proteins into signaling complexes. |
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