cd00056: HhH_GPD_SF (This model is not part of the current CDD release)
HhH-GPD motif found in the HhH-GDP superfamily of DNA glycosylases
The HhH-GDP superfamily of DNA glycosylases contains a diverse range of structurally related DNA repair proteins found in bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes. They recognize and remove damaged or modified DNA bases, initiating the base excision repair (BER) process. Some members are involved in gene regulation and cell cycle control. The superfamily is characterized by containing a structural signature, the HhH-GPD motif, which is also known as the helix-hairpin-helix followed by a Gly/Pro-rich loop and a conserved aspartate. This motif is involved in the recognition and excision of damaged DNA bases. The conserved aspartic acid plays a crucial role in the catalytic activity of the enzyme. Members of this superfamily, such as MutY, EndoIII/Nth, OGG1, OGG2, AGOG, AlkA/TAG II/MagII, MagIII, MBD4, TDG/MIG, and DEMETER, have diverse substrate preferences and they can recognize and excise a variety of damaged bases, including those arising from alkylation, oxidation, and deamination.