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SAM domain of BICC1 (bicaudal) subfamily SAM (sterile alpha motif) domain of BICC1 (bicaudal) subfamily is a protein-protein interaction domain. Proteins of this group have N-terminal K homology RNA-binding vigilin-like repeats and a C-terminal SAM domain. BICC1 is involved in the regulation of embryonic differentiation. It plays a role in the regulation of Dvl (Dishevelled) signaling, particularly in the correct cilia orientation and nodal flow generation. In Drosophila, disruption of BICC1 can disturb the normal migration direction of the anterior follicle cell of oocytes; the specific function of SAM is to recruit whole protein to the periphery of P-bodies. In mammals, mutations in this gene are associated with polycystic kidney disease and it was suggested that the BICC1 protein can indirectly interact with ANKS6 protein (ANKS6 is also associated with polycystic kidney disease) through some protein and RNA intermediates.
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