Immunoglobulin domain; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain found in the Ig superfamily. The Ig superfamily is a heterogenous group of proteins, built on a common fold comprised of a sandwich of two beta sheets. Members of this group are components of immunoglobulin, neuroglia, cell surface glycoproteins, including T-cell receptors, CD2, CD4, CD8, and membrane glycoproteins, including butyrophilin and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan core protein. A predominant feature of most Ig domains is a disulfide bridge connecting the two beta-sheets with a tryptophan residue packed against the disulfide bond. Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. Typically, the V-set domains have A, B, E, and D strands in one sheet and A', G, F, C, C' and C" in the other. The structures in C1-set are smaller than those in the V-set; they have one beta sheet that is formed by strands A, B, E, and D and the other by strands G, F, C, and C'. Moreover, a C1-set Ig domain contains a short C' strand (three residues) and lacks A' and C" strand. Unlike other Ig domain sets, C2-set structures do not have a D strand. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand, but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111  33 KDQQVVTAVEY-----QGDFKNRAEMIDFNIRIKNVTRSDAGKYRCEVSAPSEqGQNLEEDTVTLEVL 95
Cdd:cd20946   36 KLQRDVTFVVFqnnkiQGDYKGRAEILGTNITIKNVTRSDSGKYRCEVSARSD-GQNLGEVTVTLEVL 102

First Ig-like domain of Junctional adhesion molecule-1 (JAM1)and similar domains; a member of the V-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the first Ig-like domain of Junctional Adhesion Molecule-1 (JAM1)and similar domains. JAM1 is an immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) protein with two Ig-like domains in its extracellular region; it plays a role in the formation of endothelial and epithelial tight junction and acts as a receptor for mammalian reovirus sigma-1. The IgSF is a heterogenous group of proteins, built on a common fold comprised of a sandwich of two beta sheets. The two sheets are linked together by a conserved disulfide bond between B strand and F strand. IgSF domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. The first Ig-like domain of JAM1 is a member of the V-set Ig domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C'-C" in the other.

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gi 393715111  33 KDQQVVTAVEY-----QGDFKNRAEMIDFNIRIKNVTRSDAGKYRCEVSAPSEqGQNLEEDTVTLEVL 95
Cdd:cd20946   36 KLQRDVTFVVFqnnkiQGDYKGRAEILGTNITIKNVTRSDSGKYRCEVSARSD-GQNLGEVTVTLEVL 102

Immunoglobulin like; IG domains that cannot be classified into one of IGv1, IGc1, IGc2, IG.

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gi 393715111   108 SALSGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLenprlgSQSTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:smart00410   5 TVKEGESVTLSCE-ASGSPPPEVTWYKQGGKLL------AESGRFSVSRSGSTSTLTISNVTPEDSGTYTCAATNSSG 75

Immunoglobulin V-set domain; This domain is found in antibodies as well as neural protein P0 and CTL4 amongst others.

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gi 393715111   55 DFNIRIKNVTRSDAGKYRCEVSAPSEQGqnlEEDTVTLEVL 95
Cdd:pfam07686  72 DGSLTIQNLTLSDSGTYTCAVIPSGEGV---FGKGTRLTVL 109

First Ig-like domain of Junctional adhesion molecule-1 (JAM1)and similar domains; a member of the V-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the first Ig-like domain of Junctional Adhesion Molecule-1 (JAM1)and similar domains. JAM1 is an immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) protein with two Ig-like domains in its extracellular region; it plays a role in the formation of endothelial and epithelial tight junction and acts as a receptor for mammalian reovirus sigma-1. The IgSF is a heterogenous group of proteins, built on a common fold comprised of a sandwich of two beta sheets. The two sheets are linked together by a conserved disulfide bond between B strand and F strand. IgSF domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. The first Ig-like domain of JAM1 is a member of the V-set Ig domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C'-C" in the other.

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gi 393715111  33 KDQQVVTAVEY-----QGDFKNRAEMIDFNIRIKNVTRSDAGKYRCEVSAPSEqGQNLEEDTVTLEVL 95
Cdd:cd20946   36 KLQRDVTFVVFqnnkiQGDYKGRAEILGTNITIKNVTRSDSGKYRCEVSARSD-GQNLGEVTVTLEVL 102

Immunoglobulin domain; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain found in the Ig superfamily. The Ig superfamily is a heterogenous group of proteins, built on a common fold comprised of a sandwich of two beta sheets. Members of this group are components of immunoglobulin, neuroglia, cell surface glycoproteins, including T-cell receptors, CD2, CD4, CD8, and membrane glycoproteins, including butyrophilin and chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan core protein. A predominant feature of most Ig domains is a disulfide bridge connecting the two beta-sheets with a tryptophan residue packed against the disulfide bond. Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. Typically, the V-set domains have A, B, E, and D strands in one sheet and A', G, F, C, C' and C" in the other. The structures in C1-set are smaller than those in the V-set; they have one beta sheet that is formed by strands A, B, E, and D and the other by strands G, F, C, and C'. Moreover, a C1-set Ig domain contains a short C' strand (three residues) and lacks A' and C" strand. Unlike other Ig domain sets, C2-set structures do not have a D strand. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand, but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111 115 VELRCQDkEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGSQSTNSSytmntktGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVGYRR 188
Cdd:cd00096    1 VTLTCSA-SGNPPPTITWYKNGKPLPPSSRDSRRSELGN-------GTLTISNVTLEDSGTYTCVASNSAGGSA 66

Immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in neuregulins; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in neuregulins (NRGs). NRGs are signaling molecules which participate in cell-cell interactions in the nervous system, breast, heart, and other organ systems, and are implicated in the pathology of diseases including schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, and breast cancer. There are four members of the neuregulin gene family (NRG-1, NRG-2, NRG-3, and NRG-4). The NRG-1 protein, binds to and activates the tyrosine kinases receptors ErbB3 and ErbB4, initiating signaling cascades. The other NRGs proteins bind one or the other or both of these ErbBs. NRG-1 has multiple functions: in the brain it regulates various processes such as radial glia formation and neuronal migration, dendritic development, and expression of neurotransmitters receptors, while in the peripheral nervous system NRG-1 regulates processes such as target cell differentiation, and Schwann cell survival. There are many NRG-1 isoforms which arise from the alternative splicing of mRNA. Less is known of the functions of the other NRGs. NRG-2 and NRG-3 are expressed predominantly in the nervous system. NRG-2 is expressed by motor neurons and terminal Schwann cells, and is concentrated near synaptic sites and may be a signal that regulates synaptic differentiation. NRG-4 has been shown to direct pancreatic islet cell development towards the delta-cell lineage.

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gi 393715111 117 LRCQDKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLEnprlgSQSTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05750   19 LKCEATSENPSPRYRWFKDGKELNR-----KRPKNIKIRNKKKNSELQINKAKLEDSGEYTCVVENILG 82

Immunoglobulin like; IG domains that cannot be classified into one of IGv1, IGc1, IGc2, IG.

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gi 393715111   108 SALSGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLenprlgSQSTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:smart00410   5 TVKEGESVTLSCE-ASGSPPPEVTWYKQGGKLL------AESGRFSVSRSGSTSTLTISNVTPEDSGTYTCAATNSSG 75

Second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in Robo (roundabout) receptors; member of the I-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in Robo (roundabout) receptors. Robo receptors play a role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), and are receptors of the Slit protein. Slit is a repellant secreted by the neural cells in the midline. Slit acts through Robo to prevent most neurons from crossing the midline from either side. Three mammalian Robo homologs (Robo1, Robo2, and Robo3), and three mammalian Slit homologs (Slit-1,Slit-2, Slit-3), have been identified. Commissural axons, which cross the midline, express low levels of Robo; longitudinal axons, which avoid the midline, express high levels of Robo. Robo1, Robo2, and Robo3 are expressed by commissural neurons in the vertebrate spinal cord and Slit-1, Slit-2, Slit-3 are expressed at the ventral midline. Robo-3 is a divergent member of the Robo family which instead of being a positive regulator of Slit responsiveness, antagonizes Slit responsiveness in precrossing axons. The Slit-Robo interaction is mediated by the second leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domain of Slit and the two N-terminal Ig domains of Robo, Ig1 and Ig2. The primary Robo binding site for Slit-2 has been shown by surface plasmon resonance experiments and mutational analysis to be the Ig1 domain, while the Ig2 domain has been proposed to harbor a weak secondary binding site. This group belongs to the I-set of IgSF domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C' in the other. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand, but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111 106 PSS--ALSGTVVELRCQDKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRL-LENPRLgsqstnssYTMntKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARN 182
Cdd:cd05724    4 PSDtqVAVGEMAVLECSPPRGHPEPTVSWRKDGQPLnLDNERV--------RIV--DDGNLLIAEARKSDEGTYKCVATN 73

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gi 393715111 183 SVGYRRCPGKRMQV 196
Cdd:cd05724   74 MVGERESRAARLSV 87

Fourth immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of hemolin, and similar domains; a member of the I-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the fourth immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of hemolin and similar proteins. Hemolin, an insect immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) member containing four Ig-like domains, is a lipopolysaccharide-binding immune protein induced during bacterial infection. Hemolin shares significant sequence similarity with the first four Ig-like domains of the transmembrane cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) of the L1 family. IgSF domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. The fourth Ig-like domain of hemolin is a member of the I-set Ig domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C' in the other. Like the V-set domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand but lack a C" strand. I-set domains are found in several cell adhesion molecules (such as VCAM, ICAM, and MADCAM), and are also present in numerous other diverse protein families, including several tyrosine-protein kinase receptors, the muscle proteins titin, telokin, and twitchin, the neuronal adhesion molecule axonin-1, and the signaling molecule semaphorin 4D that is involved in axonal guidance, immune function and angiogenesis.

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gi 393715111 115 VELRCQDKeGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLlenprlgsqsTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVGY 186
Cdd:cd20978   19 VTLPCQVT-GVPQPKITWLHNGKPL----------QGPMERATVEDGTLTIINVQPEDTGYYGCVATNEIGD 79

Fourth immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of peroxidasin; The members here are composed of the fourth immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in peroxidasin. Peroxidasin has a peroxidase domain and interacting extracellular motifs containing four Ig-like domains. It has been suggested that peroxidasin is secreted, and has functions related to the stabilization of the extracellular matrix. It may play a part in various other important processes such as removal and destruction of cells which have undergone programmed cell death and protection of the organism against non-self.

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gi 393715111 115 VELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIrllenprlgsQSTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVGY 186
Cdd:cd05746    1 VQIPCS-AQGDPEPTITWNKDGV----------QVTESGKFHISPEGYLAIRDVGVADQGRYECVARNTIGY 61

Second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of a Follistatin-related protein 5, and similar domains; member of the I-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain found in human Follistatin-related protein 5 (FSTL5) and a follistatin-like molecule encoded by the CNS-related Mahya gene. Mahya genes have been retained in certain Bilaterian branches during evolution. They are conserved in Hymenoptera and Deuterostomes, but are absent from other metazoan species such as fruit fly and nematode. Mahya proteins are secretory, with a follistatin-like domain (Kazal-type serine/threonine protease inhibitor domain and EF-hand calcium-binding domain), two Ig-like domains, and a novel C-terminal domain. Mahya may be involved in learning and memory and in processing of sensory information in Hymenoptera and vertebrates. Follistatin is a secreted, multidomain protein that binds activins with high affinity and antagonizes their signaling.

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gi 393715111 112 GTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLleNPRLGSQstnssYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05736   15 GVEASLRCH-AEGIPLPRVQWLKNGMDI--NPKLSKQ-----LTLIANGSELHISNVRYEDTGAYTCIAKNEGG 80

Second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of nectin-like molecule-4 (Necl-4); member of the I-set of Ig superfamily domains; The members here are composed of the second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of nectin-like molecule-4 (Necl-4; also known as cell adhesion molecule 4 (CADM4)). Nectin-like molecules have similar domain structures to those of nectins. At least five nectin-like molecules have been identified (Necl-1-Necl-5). These have an extracellular region containing three Ig-like domains, one transmembrane region, and one cytoplasmic region. Ig domains are likely to participate in ligand binding and recognition. Necl-4 is expressed on Schwann cells, and plays a key part in initiating peripheral nervous system (PNS) myelination. In injured peripheral nerve cells, the mRNA signal for both Necl-4 and Necl-5 was observed to be elevated. Necl-4 participates in cell-cell adhesion and is proposed to play a role in tumor suppression.

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gi 393715111  95 LVAPAVPSCEVPSSALSGTVVELRCQDKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLlenPRLGSQSTNSSYTmnTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTG 174
Cdd:cd05885    1 LVAPENPVVEVREQAVEGGEVELSCLVPRSRPAATLRWYRDRKEL---KGVSSGQENGKVW--SVASTVRFRVDRKDDGG 75

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gi 393715111 175 EYSCEARN 182
Cdd:cd05885   76 IVICEAQN 83

Seventh immunoglobulin domain of the Drosophila melanogaster Dscam protein, and similar domains; a member of the I-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the seventh immunoglobulin domain of the Drosophila melanogaster Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) protein and similar proteins. Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) is a cell adhesion molecule that plays critical roles in neural development, including axon guidance and branching, axon target recognition, self-avoidance and synaptic formation. DSCAM belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and contributes to defects in the central nervous system in Down syndrome patients. Vertebrate DSCAMs differ from Drosophila Dscam1 in that they lack the extensive alternative splicing that occurs in the insect gene. Drosophila melanogaster Dscam has 38,016 isoforms generated by the alternative splicing of four variable exon clusters, which allows every neuron in the fly to display a distinctive set of Dscam proteins on its cell surface. Drosophila Dscam1 is a cell-surface protein that plays important roles in neural development and axon tiling of neurons. It is shown that thousands of isoforms bind themselves through specific homophilic (self-binding) interactions, a process which mediates cellular self-recognition. Drosophila Dscam2 is also alternatively spliced and plays a key role in the development of two visual system neurons, monopolar cells L1 and L2. This group is a member of the I-set Ig domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C' in the other. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111 105 VPSSALSGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTW----------FKDgirLLENPRLGSQSTnssytmntktGTLQFNTVSKLDTG 174
Cdd:cd20954    9 VDANVAAGQDVMLHCQ-ADGFPTPTVTWkkatgstpgeYKD---LLYDPNVRILPN----------GTLVFGHVQKENEG 74

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gi 393715111 175 EYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd20954   75 HYLCEAKNGIG 85

Fourth immunoglobulin domain of the Drosophila melanogaster Dscam protein, and similar domains; a member of the I-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the fourth immunoglobulin domain of the Drosophila melanogaster Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) protein and similar proteins. Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) is a cell adhesion molecule that plays critical roles in neural development, including axon guidance and branching, axon target recognition, self-avoidance and synaptic formation. DSCAM belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and contributes to defects in the central nervous system in Down syndrome patients. Vertebrate DSCAMs differ from Drosophila Dscam1 in that they lack the extensive alternative splicing that occurs in the insect gene. Drosophila melanogaster Dscam has 38,016 isoforms generated by the alternative splicing of four variable exon clusters, which allows every neuron in the fly to display a distinctive set of Dscam proteins on its cell surface. Drosophila Dscam1 is a cell-surface protein that plays important roles in neural development and axon tiling of neurons. It is shown that thousands of isoforms bind themselves through specific homophilic (self-binding) interactions, a process which mediates cellular self-recognition. Drosophila Dscam2 is also alternatively spliced and plays a key role in the development of two visual system neurons, monopolar cells L1 and L2. This group is a member of the I-set Ig domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C' in the other. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111 112 GTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRL--GSQSTNSSYTMNtktgtlQFNtVSKL---DTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd20956   16 GPSVSLKCV-ASGNPLPQITWTLDGFPIPESPRFrvGDYVTSDGDVVS------YVN-ISSVrveDGGEYTCTATNDVG 86

Immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of titin and similar proteins; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain found in titin-like proteins and similar proteins. Titin (also called connectin) is a fibrous sarcomeric protein specifically found in vertebrate striated muscle. Titin is a giant protein; depending on isoform composition, it ranges from 2970 to 3700 kDa, and is of a length that spans half a sarcomere. Titin largely consists of multiple repeats of Ig-like and fibronectin type 3 (FN-III)-like domains. Titin connects the ends of myosin thick filaments to Z disks and extends along the thick filament to the H zone. It appears to function similarly to an elastic band, keeping the myosin filaments centered in the sarcomere during muscle contraction or stretching. Within the sarcomere, titin is also attached to or is associated with myosin binding protein C (MyBP-C). MyBP-C appears to contribute to the generation of passive tension by titin and like titin has repeated Ig-like and FN-III domains. Also included in this group are worm twitchin and insect projectin, thick filament proteins of invertebrate muscle which also have repeated Ig-like and FN-III domains.

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gi 393715111 124 GNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLgSQSTNSSYTmntktgTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05748   18 GRPTPTVTWSKDGQPLKETGRV-QIETTASST------SLVIKNAKRSDSGKYTLTLKNSAG 72

First immunoglobulin (Ig)-like constant domain in Robo (roundabout) receptors, and similar domains; The members here are composed of the first immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in Roundabout (Robo) receptors. Robo receptors play a role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), and are receptors of Slit protein. Slit is a repellant secreted by the neural cells in the midline. Slit acts through Robo to prevent most neurons from crossing the midline from either side. Three mammalian Robo homologs (Robo1, Robo2, and Robo3), and three mammalian Slit homologs (Slit1, Slit2, Slit3), have been identified. Commissural axons, which cross the midline, express low levels of Robo; longitudinal axons, which avoid the midline, express high levels of Robo. Robo1, Robo2, and Robo3 are expressed by commissural neurons in the vertebrate spinal cord and Slit1, Slit2,and Slit3 are expressed at the ventral midline. Robo3 is a divergent member of the Robo family which instead of being a positive regulator of Slit responsiveness, antagonizes Slit responsiveness in precrossing axons. The Slit-Robo interaction is mediated by the second leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domain of Slit and the two N-terminal Ig domains of Robo, Ig1 and Ig2. The primary Robo binding site for Slit2 has been shown by surface plasmon resonance experiments and mutational analysis to be is the Ig1 domain, while the Ig2 domain has been proposed to harbor a weak secondary binding site.

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gi 393715111 104 EVPSSAL--SGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENprlgsQSTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTV-----SKLDTGEY 176
Cdd:cd07693    5 EHPSDLIvsKGDPATLNCK-AEGRPTPTIQWLKNGQPLETD-----KDDPRSHRIVLPSGSLFFLRVvhgrkGRSDEGVY 78

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gi 393715111 177 SCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd07693   79 VCVAHNSLG 87

Third immunoglobulin domain of the Drosophila melanogaster Dscam protein, and similar domains; a member of the Constant 2 (C2)-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the third immunoglobulin domain of the Drosophila melanogaster Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) protein and similar proteins. Down syndrome cell adhesion molecule (DSCAM) is a cell adhesion molecule that plays critical roles in neural development, including axon guidance and branching, axon target recognition, self-avoidance and synaptic formation. DSCAM belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and contributes to defects in the central nervous system in Down syndrome patients. Vertebrate DSCAMs differ from Drosophila Dscam1 in that they lack the extensive alternative splicing that occurs in the insect gene. Drosophila melanogaster Dscam has 38,016 isoforms generated by the alternative splicing of four variable exon clusters, which allows every neuron in the fly to display a distinctive set of Dscam proteins on its cell surface. Drosophila Dscam1 is a cell-surface protein that plays important roles in neural development and axon tiling of neurons. It is shown that thousands of isoforms bind themselves through specific homophilic (self-binding) interactions, a process which mediates cellular self-recognition. Drosophila Dscam2 is also alternatively spliced and plays a key role in the development of two visual system neurons, monopolar cells L1 and L2. IgSF domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. This group belongs to the C2-set of IgSF domains, having A, B, and E strands in one beta-sheet and A', G, F, C, and C' in the other. Unlike other Ig domain sets, the C2-set lacks the D strand.

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gi 393715111  92 LEVLVAPAVPSCEVpssalsGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLlenprlgsqsTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKL 171
Cdd:cd20957    2 LSATIDPPVQTVDF------GRTAVFNCS-VTGNPIHTVLWMKDGKPL----------GHSSRVQILSEDVLVIPSVKRE 64

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gi 393715111 172 DTGEYSCEARNSV 184
Cdd:cd20957   65 DKGMYQCFVRNDG 77

Second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor_like-1(FGFRL1); member of the I-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor like-1(FGFRL1). FGFRL1 is comprised of a signal peptide, three extracellular Ig-like modules, a transmembrane segment, and a short intracellular domain. FGFRL1 is expressed preferentially in skeletal tissues. Similar to FGF receptors, the expressed protein interacts specifically with heparin and with FGF2. FGFRL1 does not have a protein tyrosine kinase domain at its C-terminus; neither does its cytoplasmic domain appear to interact with a signaling partner. It has been suggested that FGFRL1 may not have any direct signaling function, but instead acts as a decoy receptor trapping FGFs and preventing them from binding other receptors.

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gi 393715111 112 GTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGiRLLENPRLGSQStnssytmnTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05856   19 GSSVRLKCV-ASGNPRPDITWLKDN-KPLTPPEIGENK--------KKKWTLSLKNLKPEDSGKYTCHVSNRAG 82

Fifth domain (immunoglobulin-like) of Trk receptors TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC; member of the I-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the fifth domain of Trk receptors TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC, an immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain which binds to neurotrophin. The Trk family of receptors are tyrosine kinase receptors. They are activated by dimerization, leading to autophosphorylation of intracellular tyrosine residues, and triggering the signal transduction pathway. TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC share significant sequence homology and domain organization. The first three domains are leucine-rich domains while the fourth and fifth domains are Ig-like domains playing a part in ligand binding. TrkA, TrkB, and TrkC mediate the trophic effects of the neurotrophin Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) family. TrkA is recognized by NGF. TrkB is recognized by brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neurotrophin (NT)-4. TrkC is recognized by NT-3. NT-3 is promiscuous as in some cell systems it activates TrkA and TrkB receptors. TrkA is a receptor found in all major NGF targets, including the sympathetic, trigeminal, and dorsal root ganglia, cholinergic neurons of the basal forebrain, and the striatum. TrKB transcripts are found throughout multiple structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The TrkC gene is expressed throughout the mammalian nervous system. This group belongs to the I-set of IgSF domains.

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gi 393715111 124 GNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGSQSTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd04971   24 GNPKPTLTWYHNGAVLNESDYIRTEIHYEAATPTEYHGCLKFDNPTHVNNGNYTLVASNEYG 85

Third immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of the L1 cell adhesion molecule (CAM); The members here are composed of the third immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of the L1 cell adhesion molecule (CAM). L1 belongs to the L1 subfamily of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) and is comprised of an extracellular region having six Ig-like domains, five fibronectin type III domains, a transmembrane region and an intracellular domain. L1 is primarily expressed in the nervous system and is involved in its development and function. L1 is associated with an X-linked recessive disorder, X-linked hydrocephalus, MASA syndrome, or spastic paraplegia type 1, that involves abnormalities of axonal growth. This group also contains the chicken neuron-glia cell adhesion molecule, Ng-CAM.

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gi 393715111 109 ALSGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENpRLGSQSTNSsytmntktgTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVGYRR 188
Cdd:cd05876    7 ALRGQSLVLECI-AEGLPTPTVKWLRPSGPLPPD-RVKYQNHNK---------TLQLLNVGESDDGEYVCLAENSLGSAR 75

Immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of myotilin, palladin, and myopalladin; member of the I-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in myotilin, palladin, and myopalladin. Myotilin, palladin, and myopalladin function as scaffolds that regulate actin organization. Myotilin and myopalladin are most abundant in skeletal and cardiac muscle; palladin is ubiquitously expressed in the organs of developing vertebrates and plays a key role in cellular morphogenesis. The three family members each interact with specific molecular partners with all three binding to alpha-actinin; In addition, palladin also binds to vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) and ezrin, myotilin binds to filamin and actin, and myopalladin also binds to nebulin and cardiac ankyrin repeat protein (CARP). This group belongs to the I-set of IgSF domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C' in the other. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand, but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111 110 LSGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENprlgsqSTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05744   13 QEGRLCRFDCK-VSGLPTPDLFWQLNGKPVRPD------SAHKMLVRENGRHSLIIEPVTKRDAGIYTCIARNRAG 81

Immunoglobulin domain of human Synaptic Adhesion-Like Molecule 5 (SALM5) and similar proteins; member of the I-set of IgSF domains; This group contains the immunoglobulin domain of human Synaptic Adhesion-Like Molecule 5 (SALM5) and similar proteins. The SALM (for synaptic adhesion-like molecules; also known as Lrfn for leucine-rich repeat and fibronectin type III domain containing) family of adhesion molecules consists of five known members: SALM1/Lrfn2, SALM2/Lrfn1, SALM3/Lrfn4, SALM4/Lrfn3, and SALM5/Lrfn5. SALMs share a similar domain structure, containing leucine-rich repeats (LRRs), an immunoglobulin (Ig) domain, and a fibronectin III (FNIII) domain, followed by a transmembrane domain and a C-terminal PDZ-binding motif. SALM5 is implicated in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and schizophrenia, induces presynaptic differentiation in contacting axons. SALM5 interacts with the Ig domains of LAR (Leukocyte common Antigen-Related) family receptor protein tyrosine phosphatases (LAR-RPTPs; LAR, PTPdelta, and PTPsigma). In addition, PTPdelta is implicated in ASDs, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and restless leg syndrome. Studies have shown that LAR-RPTPs are novel and splicing-dependent presynaptic ligands for SALM5, and that they mediate SALM5-dependent presynaptic differentiation. Furthermore, SALM5 maintains AMPA receptor (AMPAR)-mediated excitatory synaptic transmission through mechanisms involving the interaction of SALM5 with LAR-RPTPs. This group belongs to the I-set of immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C' in the other. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111 109 ALSGTVVELRCQDKeGNPAPEYTW-FKDGiRLLenprlgsqsTNSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05764   12 VLEGQRATLRCKAR-GDPEPAIHWiSPEG-KLI---------SNSSRTLVYDNGTLDILITTVKDTGAFTCIASNPAG 78

Immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of the human basement membrane heparan sulfate proteoglycan perlecan and similar proteins; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of the human basement membrane heparan sulfate proteoglycan perlecan, also known as HSPG2, and similar proteins. Perlecan consists of five domains: domain I has three putative heparan sulfate attachment sites, domain II has four LDL receptor-like repeats, and one Ig-like repeat, domain III resembles the short arm of laminin chains, domain IV has multiple Ig-like repeats (21 repeats in human perlecan), and domain V resembles the globular G domain of the laminin A chain and internal repeats of EGF. Perlecan may participate in a variety of biological functions including cell binding, LDL-metabolism, basement membrane assembly and selective permeability, calcium binding, and growth- and neurite-promoting activities.

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gi 393715111 112 GTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGSQSTNSsytmntkTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVGY 186
Cdd:cd05743    1 GETVEFTCV-ATGVPTPIINWRLNWGHVPDSARVSITSEGG-------YGTLTIRDVKESDQGAYTCEAINTRGM 67

Third immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of the L1 cell adhesion molecule (CAM), and similar domains; The members here are composed of the third immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of the L1 cell adhesion molecule (CAM). L1 belongs to the L1 subfamily of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) and is comprised of an extracellular region having six Ig-like domains and five fibronectin type III domains, a transmembrane region and an intracellular domain. L1 is primarily expressed in the nervous system and is involved in its development and function. L1 is associated with an X-linked recessive disorder, X-linked hydrocephalus, MASA syndrome, and spastic paraplegia type 1, that involves abnormalities of axonal growth. This group also contains the chicken neuron-glia cell adhesion molecule, Ng-CAM and human neurofascin.

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gi 393715111 109 ALSGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENpRLGSQSTNSsytmntktgTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05731    7 VLRGGVLLLECI-AEGLPTPDIRWIKLGGELPKG-RTKFENFNK---------TLKIENVSEADSGEYQCTASNTMG 72

Second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor; member of the I-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor. FGF receptors bind FGF signaling polypeptides. FGFs participate in multiple processes such as morphogenesis, development, and angiogenesis. FGFs bind to four FGF receptor tyrosine kinases (FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4). Receptor diversity is controlled by alternative splicing producing splice variants with different ligand binding characteristics and different expression patterns. FGFRs have an extracellular region comprised of three IG-like domains, a single transmembrane helix, and an intracellular tyrosine kinase domain. Ligand binding and specificity reside in the Ig-like domains 2 and 3, and the linker region that connects these two. FGFR activation and signaling depend on FGF-induced dimerization, a process involving cell surface heparin or heparin sulfate proteoglycans.

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gi 393715111 111 SGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGsqstnsSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05857   18 AANTVKFRCP-AAGNPTPTMRWLKNGKEFKQEHRIG------GYKVRNQHWSLIMESVVPSDKGNYTCVVENEYG 85

Fourth immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in Robo (roundabout) receptors; member of the I-set of Ig superfamily (IgSF) domains; Members here are composed the fourth immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in Robo (roundabout) receptors. Robo receptors play a role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), and are receptors of Slit protein. Slit is a repellant secreted by the neural cells in the midline. Slit acts through Robo to prevent most neurons from crossing the midline from either side. Three mammalian Robo homologs (Robo1, Robo2, Robo3), and three mammalian Slit homologs (Slit-1, Slit-2, Slit-3), have been identified. Commissural axons, which cross the midline, express low levels of Robo; longitudinal axons, which avoid the midline, express high levels of Robo. Robo1, Robo2, and Robo3 are expressed by commissural neurons in the vertebrate spinal cord and Slit-1, Slit-2, and Slit-3 are expressed at the ventral midline. Robo-3 is a divergent member of the Robo family which instead of being a positive regulator of Slit responsiveness, antagonizes Slit responsiveness in precrossing axons. The Slit-Robo interaction is mediated by the second leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domain of Slit and the two N-terminal Ig domains of Robo, Ig1 and Ig2. The primary Robo binding site for Slit2 has been shown by surface plasmon resonance experiments and mutational analysis to be the Ig1 domain, while the Ig2 domain has been proposed to harbor a weak secondary binding site. This group belongs to the I-set of IgSF domains, having A-B-E-D strands in one beta-sheet and A'-G-F-C-C' in the other. Like the V-set Ig domains, members of the I-set have a discontinuous A strand, but lack a C" strand.

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gi 393715111 112 GTVVELRCQDKeGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGSQStnSSYTMNTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd05726   14 GRTVTFQCETK-GNPQPAIFWQKEGSQNLLFPYQPPQP--SSRFSVSPTGDLTITNVQRSDVGYYICQALNVAG 84

Immunoglobulin-like Ig0 domain of basigin-1 (BSG1) and similar proteins; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of the collagenase stimulatory factor, basigin-1 (BSG1; also known as Cluster of Differentiation 147 (CD147) and Extracellular Matrix Metalloproteinase Inducer (EMMPRIN)) and similar proteins. CD147 is a transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. It is expressed in nearly all cells including platelets and fibroblasts and is involved in inflammatory diseases, and cancer progression. CD147 is highly expressed in several cancers and used as a prognostic marker. The two primary isoforms of CD147 that are related to cancer progression have been identified: CD147 Ig1-Ig2 (also called Basigin-2) that is ubiquitously expressed in most tissues and CD147 Ig0-Ig1-Ig2 (also called Basigin-1) that is retinal specific and implicated in retinoblastoma. Studies showed that CD147 Ig0 domain is a potent stimulator of interleukin-6 and suggest that the CD147 Ig0 dimer is the functional unit required for activity.

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gi 393715111 110 LSGTVVELRCQdKEGNPAPEYTWFKDG-------IRLLENPRLGSQSTNSSYTMNTkTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARN 182
Cdd:cd20940   13 LVGDSVELHCE-AVGSPIPEIQWWFEGqepneicSQLWDGARLDRVHINATYHQHA-TSTISIDNLTEEDTGTYECRASN 90

Third immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of peroxidasin; The members here are composed of the third immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain in peroxidasin. Peroxidasin has a peroxidase domain and interacting extracellular motifs containing four Ig-like domains. It has been suggested that peroxidasin is secreted and has functions related to the stabilization of the extracellular matrix. It may play a part in various other important processes such as removal and destruction of cells which have undergone programmed cell death and protection of the organism against non-self.

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gi 393715111 112 GTVVELRCQDKeGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGSQSTnssytmntktGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVGYRR 188
Cdd:cd05745    2 GQTVDFLCEAQ-GYPQPVIAWTKGGSQLSVDRRHLVLSS----------GTLRISRVALHDQGQYECQAVNIVGSQR 67

Second Ig-like domain of the giant muscle protein titin Z1z2 in the sarcomeric Z-disk, and similar domains; a member of the I-set of IgSF domains; The members here are composed of the second immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of the giant muscle protein titin Z1z2 in the sarcomeric Z-disk and similar proteins. Titin is a key component in the assembly and functioning of vertebrate striated muscles. By providing connections at the level of individual microfilaments, it contributes to the fine balance of forces between the two halves of the sarcomere. The Ig superfamily (IgSF) is a heterogenous group of proteins, built on a common fold comprised of a sandwich of two beta sheets. IgSF domains can be divided into 4 main classes based on their structures and sequences: the Variable (V), Constant 1 (C1), Constant 2 (C2), and Intermediate (I) sets. Unlike the V-set, one of the distinctive features of I-set domains is the lack of a C" strand. The structure of the titin Z1z2 lacks this strand and thus it belongs to the I-set of the IgSF. I-set domains are found in several cell adhesion molecules (such as VCAM, ICAM, and MADCAM), and are also present in numerous other diverse protein families, including several tyrosine-protein kinase receptors, the hemolymph protein hemolin, the muscle proteins titin, telokin, and twitchin, the neuronal adhesion molecule axonin-1, and the signaling molecule semaphorin 4D that is involved in axonal guidance, immune function and angiogenesis.

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gi 393715111 112 GTVVELRCQDKeGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGSQSTNSSYTmntktgtLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd20972   16 GSKVRLECRVT-GNPTPVVRWFCEGKELQNSPDIQIHQEGDLHS-------LIIAEAFEEDTGRYSCLATNSVG 81

Immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of human cartilage link protein (LP), and similar domains; The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain similar to that found in human cartilage link protein (LP; also called hyaluronan and proteoglycan link protein). In cartilage, chondroitin-keratan sulfate proteoglycan (CSPG), aggrecan, forms cartilage link protein stabilized aggregates with hyaluronan (HA). These aggregates contribute to the tissue's load bearing properties. Aggregates having other CSPGs substituting for aggrecan may contribute to the structural integrity of many different tissues. Members of the vertebrate HPLN (hyaluronan/HA and proteoglycan binding link) protein family are physically linked adjacent to CSPG genes.

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gi 393715111  19 VALGYH-KAYGfsapkdqqvvtaveyqgDFKNRAEMI-----DFNIRIKNVTRSDAGKYRCEVSapseQGQNLEEDTVTL 92
Cdd:cd05877   52 VAIGTRhKSYG-----------------SYQGRVFLRraddlDASLVITDLRLEDYGRYRCEVI----DGLEDESVVVAL 110

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gi 393715111  93 EV 94
Cdd:cd05877  111 RL 112

Immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG); The members here are composed of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like domain of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG). MOG, a minor component of the myelin sheath, is an important CNS-specific autoantigen, linked to the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS) and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). It is a transmembrane protein having an extracellular Ig domain. MOG is expressed in the CNS on the outermost lamellae of the myelin sheath, and on the surface of oligodendrocytes, and may participate in the completion, compaction, and/or maintenance of myelin. This group also includes butyrophilin (BTN). BTN is the most abundant protein in bovine milk-fat globule membrane (MFGM).

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gi 393715111  33 KDQQVVTAVEYQGdfknRAEMIDFNI-------RIKNVTRSDAGKYRCEVsapsEQGQNLEEDTVTLEV 94
Cdd:cd05713   53 QDQEEEQMPEYRG----RTELLKDAIaegsvalRIHNVRPSDEGQYTCFF----RSGSFYEEATLELKV 113

Fifth immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of contactin; The members here are composed of the fifth immunoglobulin (Ig) domain of contactins. Contactins are neural cell adhesion molecules and are comprised of six Ig domains followed by four fibronectin type III (FnIII) domains anchored to the membrane by glycosylphosphatidylinositol. The first four Ig domains form the intermolecular binding fragment, which arranges as a compact U-shaped module via contacts between Ig domains 1 and 4, and between Ig domains 2 and 3. Contactin-2 (TAG-1, axonin-1) may play a part in the neuronal processes of neurite outgrowth, axon guidance and fasciculation, and neuronal migration. This group also includes contactin-1 and contactin-5. The different contactins show different expression patterns in the central nervous system. During development and in adulthood, contactin-2 is transiently expressed in subsets of central and peripheral neurons. Contactin-5 is expressed specifically in the rat postnatal nervous system, peaking at about 3 weeks postnatal, and a lack of contactin-5 (NB-2) results in an impairment of neuronal activity in the rat auditory system. Contactin-5 is highly expressed in the adult human brain in the occipital lobe and in the amygdala. Contactin-1 is differentially expressed in tumor tissues and may, through a RhoA mechanism, facilitate invasion and metastasis of human lung adenocarcinoma.

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gi 393715111 115 VELRCQDKeGNPAPEYTWFKDGIRLLENPRLGSqstnssytmnTKTGTLQFNTVSKLDTGEYSCEARNSVG 185
Cdd:cd04969   20 VIIECKPK-ASPKPTISWSKGTELLTNSSRICI----------LPDGSLKIKNVTKSDEGKYTCFAVNFFG 79