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Src homology 3 domain of CAS (Crk-Associated Substrate) scaffolding proteins CAS proteins function as molecular scaffolds to regulate protein complexes that are involved in many cellular processes including migration, chemotaxis, apoptosis, differentiation, and progenitor cell function. They mediate the signaling of integrins at focal adhesions where they localize, and thus, regulate cell invasion and survival. Over-expression of these proteins is implicated in poor prognosis, increased metastasis, and resistance to chemotherapeutics in many cancers such as breast, lung, melanoma, and glioblastoma. CAS proteins have also been linked to the pathogenesis of inflammatory disorders, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and developmental defects. They share a common domain structure that includes an N-terminal SH3 domain, an unstructured substrate domain that contains many YxxP motifs, a serine-rich four-helix bundle, and a FAT-like C-terminal domain. Vertebrates contain four CAS proteins: BCAR1 (or p130Cas), NEDD9 (or HEF1), EFS (or SIN), and CASS4 (or HEPL). The SH3 domain of CAS proteins binds to diverse partners including FAK, FRNK, Pyk2, PTP-PEST, DOCK180, among others. SH3 domains are protein interaction domains that bind to proline-rich ligands with moderate affinity and selectivity, preferentially to PxxP motifs. They play versatile and diverse roles in the cell including the regulation of enzymes, changing the subcellular localization of signaling pathway components, and mediating the formation of multiprotein complex assemblies. |
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