FERM domain C-lobe of Protein 4.1 family; The protein 4.1 family includes four well-defined members: erythroid protein 4.1 (4.1R), the best known and characterized member, 4.1G (general), 4.1N (neuronal), and 4.1 B (brain). The less well understood 4.1O/FRMD3 is not a true member of this family and is not included in this hierarchy. Besides three highly conserved domains, FERM, SAB (spectrin and actin binding domain) and CTD (C-terminal domain), the proteins from this family contain several unique domains: U1, U2 and U3. FERM domains like other members of the FERM domain superfamily have a cloverleaf architecture with three distinct lobes: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The brain is a particularly rich source of protein 4.1 isoforms. The various 4.1R, 4.1G, 4.1N, and 4.1B mRNAs are all expressed in distinct patterns within the brain. It is likely that 4.1 proteins play important functional roles in the brain including motor coordination and spatial learning, postmitotic differentiation, and synaptic architecture and function. In addition they are found in nonerythroid, nonneuronal cells where they may play a general structural role in nuclear architecture and/or may interact with splicing factors. The FERM C domain is the third structural domain within the FERM domain. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) , the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691 187 YGVDLHKAKDLEGVDIILGVCSSGLLVYKDKLRINRFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFFIKIRPGEQEQYESTIGFKLPSYRAAKK 266
Cdd:cd13184     1 YGVDLHPAKDSEGVDIMLGVCSSGLLVYRDRLRINRFAWPKVLKISYKRNNFYIKIRPGEFEQYETTIGFKLPNHRAAKR 80

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gi 1773401691 267 LWKVCVEHHTFFRL 280
Cdd:cd13184    81 LWKVCVEHHTFFRL 94

FERM adjacent (FA); This region is found adjacent to Band 4.1 / FERM domains (pfam00373) in a subset of FERM containing protein. The region has been hypothesized to play a role in regulatory adaptation, based on similarity to other protein kinase substrates.

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gi 1773401691 290 KFLALGSKFRYSGRTQAQTRQASALIDRPAPHFERTASKRASRS 333
Cdd:pfam08736   1 KFFSLGSKFRYSGRTQKQTVEDSSEILRPQPEFERSPSKRYPSR 44

FERM domain C-lobe of Protein 4.1 family; The protein 4.1 family includes four well-defined members: erythroid protein 4.1 (4.1R), the best known and characterized member, 4.1G (general), 4.1N (neuronal), and 4.1 B (brain). The less well understood 4.1O/FRMD3 is not a true member of this family and is not included in this hierarchy. Besides three highly conserved domains, FERM, SAB (spectrin and actin binding domain) and CTD (C-terminal domain), the proteins from this family contain several unique domains: U1, U2 and U3. FERM domains like other members of the FERM domain superfamily have a cloverleaf architecture with three distinct lobes: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The brain is a particularly rich source of protein 4.1 isoforms. The various 4.1R, 4.1G, 4.1N, and 4.1B mRNAs are all expressed in distinct patterns within the brain. It is likely that 4.1 proteins play important functional roles in the brain including motor coordination and spatial learning, postmitotic differentiation, and synaptic architecture and function. In addition they are found in nonerythroid, nonneuronal cells where they may play a general structural role in nuclear architecture and/or may interact with splicing factors. The FERM C domain is the third structural domain within the FERM domain. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) , the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691 187 YGVDLHKAKDLEGVDIILGVCSSGLLVYKDKLRINRFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFFIKIRPGEQEQYESTIGFKLPSYRAAKK 266
Cdd:cd13184     1 YGVDLHPAKDSEGVDIMLGVCSSGLLVYRDRLRINRFAWPKVLKISYKRNNFYIKIRPGEFEQYETTIGFKLPNHRAAKR 80

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gi 1773401691 267 LWKVCVEHHTFFRL 280
Cdd:cd13184    81 LWKVCVEHHTFFRL 94

FERM central domain; This domain is the central structural domain of the FERM domain.

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gi 1773401691  82 PDPAQLTEDITRYYLCLQLRQDIVAGRLPCSFATLALLGSYTIQSELGDYDPELHGVDYVSDFKLAPNQ------TKELE 155
Cdd:pfam00373   1 DLELLLQDEVTRHLLYLQAKDDILEGRLPCSEEEALLLAALQLQAEFGDYQPSSHTSEYLSLESFLPKQllrkmkSKELE 80

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gi 1773401691 156 EKVMELHKSYRSMTPAQADLEFLENAKKLSMYGVDLH 192
Cdd:pfam00373  81 KRVLEAHKNLRGLSAEEAKLKYLQIAQSLPTYGVEFF 117

SAB domain; This presumed domain is found in proteins containing FERM domains pfam00373. This domain is found to bind to both spectrin and actin, hence the name SAB (Spectrin and Actin Binding) domain.

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gi 1773401691 405 KDLDKSQEEIKKHHASISELKKNFMESVPE-PRPSEWDKRLSTHSPFR 451
Cdd:pfam04382   3 EDLDKTQEDLLKHQASISELKRTFMEPNPEdLGPSEWEKRLSSNSPVR 50

FERM domain C-lobe of Protein 4.1 family; The protein 4.1 family includes four well-defined members: erythroid protein 4.1 (4.1R), the best known and characterized member, 4.1G (general), 4.1N (neuronal), and 4.1 B (brain). The less well understood 4.1O/FRMD3 is not a true member of this family and is not included in this hierarchy. Besides three highly conserved domains, FERM, SAB (spectrin and actin binding domain) and CTD (C-terminal domain), the proteins from this family contain several unique domains: U1, U2 and U3. FERM domains like other members of the FERM domain superfamily have a cloverleaf architecture with three distinct lobes: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The brain is a particularly rich source of protein 4.1 isoforms. The various 4.1R, 4.1G, 4.1N, and 4.1B mRNAs are all expressed in distinct patterns within the brain. It is likely that 4.1 proteins play important functional roles in the brain including motor coordination and spatial learning, postmitotic differentiation, and synaptic architecture and function. In addition they are found in nonerythroid, nonneuronal cells where they may play a general structural role in nuclear architecture and/or may interact with splicing factors. The FERM C domain is the third structural domain within the FERM domain. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) , the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691 187 YGVDLHKAKDLEGVDIILGVCSSGLLVYKDKLRINRFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFFIKIRPGEQEQYESTIGFKLPSYRAAKK 266
Cdd:cd13184     1 YGVDLHPAKDSEGVDIMLGVCSSGLLVYRDRLRINRFAWPKVLKISYKRNNFYIKIRPGEFEQYETTIGFKLPNHRAAKR 80

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gi 1773401691 267 LWKVCVEHHTFFRL 280
Cdd:cd13184    81 LWKVCVEHHTFFRL 94

FERM domain C-lobe of Protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor proteins 3 and 4 (PTPN4 and PTPN3); PTPN4 (also called PTPMEG, protein tyrosine phosphatase, megakaryocyte) is a cytoplasmic protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) thought to play a role in cerebellar function. PTPMEG-knockout mice have impaired memory formation and cerebellar long-term depression. PTPN3/PTPH1 is a membrane-associated PTP that is implicated in regulating tyrosine phosphorylation of growth factor receptors, p97 VCP (valosin-containing protein, or Cdc48 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae), and HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) gene expression; it is mutated in a subset of colon cancers. PTPMEG and PTPN3/PTPH1 contains a N-terminal FERM domain, a middle PDZ domain, and a C-terminal phosphatase domain. PTP1/Tyrosine-protein phosphatase 1 from nematodes and a FERM_C repeat 1 from Tetraodon nigroviridis are also included in this cd. The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) , the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691 186 MYGVDLHKAKDLEGVDIILGVCSSGLLVYKDKLRINRFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFFIKIRPGEQEQYESTIGFKLPSYRAAK 265
Cdd:cd13189     1 LYGVELHSARDSNNLELQIGVSSAGILVFQNGIRINTFPWSKIVKISFKRKQFFIQLRREPNESRDTILGFNMLSYRACK 80

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gi 1773401691 266 KLWKVCVEHHTFFRL 280
Cdd:cd13189    81 NLWKSCVEHHTFFRL 95

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like protein 3 (EPB41L3) and similar proteins; EPB41L3, also termed 4.1B, or differentially expressed in adenocarcinoma of the lung protein 1 (DAL-1), belongs to the skeletal protein 4.1 family that is involved in cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and signaling. EPB41L3 is a tumor suppressor that has been implicated in a variety of meningiomas and carcinomas. EPB41L3 contains a FERM domain, a spectrin and actin binding (SAB) domain, and a C-terminal domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691   1 MHCKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRGVPWNFTFNVKFY 80
Cdd:cd17203     2 MQCKVTLLDGSEYTCEVEKRSKGQVLFDKVCEHLNLLEKDYFGLTYRDSENQKNWLDPAKEIKKQIRSGAWQFSFNVKFY 81

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gi 1773401691  81 PPD 83
Cdd:cd17203    82 PPD 84

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like proteins; The family includes erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like proteins EPB41L1/4.1N, EPB41L2/4.1G, and EPB41L3/4.1B. They belong to the skeletal protein 4.1 family that is involved in cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and signaling. EPB41L1 is a cytoskeleton-associated protein that may serve as a tumor suppressor in solid tumors. EPB41L2 is involved in cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and signaling. EPB41L3 also acts as a tumor suppressor implicated in a variety of meningiomas and carcinomas. Members in this family contain a FERM domain, a spectrin and actin binding (SAB) domain, and a C-terminal domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691   1 MHCKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRGVPWNFTFNVKFY 80
Cdd:cd17106     2 QQCKVLLLDGTEYTCEVEKRAKGQVLFDKVCEHLNLLEKDYFGLTYRDAQDQKNWLDPAKEIKKQIRSGPWLFSFNVKFY 81

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gi 1773401691  81 PPD 83
Cdd:cd17106    82 PPD 84

FERM C-terminal PH-like domain;

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gi 1773401691 196 DLEGVDIILGVCSSGLLVYKDKLRI-NRFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFFIKIRpgeQEQYESTIGFKLPSYRAAKKLWKVCVEH 274
Cdd:pfam09380   1 DKEGTDLWLGVSAKGILVYEDNNKIlNLFPWREIRKISFKRKKFLIKLR---DKSSEETLGFYTESSRACKYLWKLCVEQ 77

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gi 1773401691 275 HTFFRL 280
Cdd:pfam09380  78 HTFFRL 83

FERM domain B-lobe; The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure (FERM_N, FERM_M, FERM_C/N, alpha-, and C-lobe/A-lobe, B-lobe, C-lobe/F1, F2, F3). The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases, the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the pleckstrin homology (PH) and phosphotyrosine binding (PTB) domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691  92 TRYYLCLQLRQDIVAGRLPCSFATLALLGSYTIQSELGDYDPELHGVDYVSDFKLAPNQT------KELEEKVMELHKSY 165
Cdd:cd14473     1 TRYLLYLQVKRDILEGRLPCSEETAALLAALALQAEYGDYDPSEHKPKYLSLKRFLPKQLlkqrkpEEWEKRIVELHKKL 80

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gi 1773401691 166 RSMTPAQADLEFLENAKKL 184
Cdd:cd14473    81 RGLSPAEAKLKYLKIARKL 99

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM, RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 1 (FARP1) and similar proteins; This family includes the F1 sub-domain of FERM, RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing proteins FARP1, FARP2, and FERM domain-containing protein 7 (FRMD7). FARP1, also termed chondrocyte-derived ezrin-like protein (CDEP), or pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containing family C member 2 (PLEKHC2), is a neuronal activator of the RhoA GTPase. It promotes outgrowth of developing motor neuron dendrites. It also regulates excitatory synapse formation and morphology, as well as activates the GTPase Rac1 to promote F-actin assembly. FARP2, also termed FERM domain including RhoGEF (FIR), or Pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containing family C member 3, is a Dbl-family guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that activates Rac1 or Cdc42 in response to upstream signals, suggesting roles in regulating processes such as neuronal axon guidance and bone homeostasis. It is also a key molecule involved in the response of neuronal growth cones to class-3 semaphorins. FRMD7 plays an important role in neuronal development and is involved in the regulation of F-actin, neurofilament, and microtubule dynamics. All family members contain a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691   1 MHCKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRGvPWNFTFN--VK 78
Cdd:cd17098     1 LHVKVQMLDDTVHIFQVQQKALGEVLFDQVCKHLNLLESDYFGLEFTDPEGNKCWLDPEKPILRQVKR-PKDVVFKfvVK 79

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gi 1773401691  79 FYPPDP 84
Cdd:cd17098    80 FYTPDP 85

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM domain-containing protein 3 (FRMD3) and similar proteins; FRMD3, also termed band 4.1-like protein 4O, or ovary type protein 4.1 (4.1O), belongs to the 4.1 protein superfamily, which share the highly conserved membrane-association FERM domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). FRMD3 is involved in maintaining cell shape and integrity. It also functions as a tumour suppressor in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). Some single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) located in FRMD3 have been associated with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in different ethnicities.

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gi 1773401691   1 MHCKVSLLDDT-VYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRGV-PWNFTFNVK 78
Cdd:cd17102     1 YKCTIRLLDDSeVICCEFKKDTKGQFLLDYVCNYLNLLEKDYFGLRYVDTEKQRHWLDPNKSIYKQLKGVpPYVLCFRVK 80

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gi 1773401691  79 FY 80
Cdd:cd17102    81 FY 82

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 3 (PTPN3) and similar proteins; This family includes two tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptors, PTPN3 and PTPN4, both of which belong to the non-transmembrane FERM-containing protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) subfamily characterized by a conserved N-terminal FERM domain, a PDZ domain, and a C-terminal PTP catalytic domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691   1 MHCKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNAT---SKTWLDSAKEIKKQVR-GVPWNFTFN 76
Cdd:cd17100     2 VRCIVHFLDDTEQTFEVEKRDKGQVLLDKVFNHLELVEKDYFGLQFSDDSPatdSMRWLDPLKPIRKQIKgGPPYYLNFR 81

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gi 1773401691  77 VKFY 80
Cdd:cd17100    82 VKFY 85

FERM domain C-lobe; The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691 188 GVDLHKAKDLE--GVDIILGVCSSGLLVYK--DKLRINRFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFF-IKIRPGEQeqyESTIGFKLPSyR 262
Cdd:cd00836     1 GVEFFPVKDKSkkGSPIILGVNPEGISVYDelTGQPLVLFPWPNIKKISFSGAKKFtIVVADEDK---QSKLLFQTPS-R 76

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gi 1773401691 263 AAKKLWKVCVEHHTFFR 279
Cdd:cd00836    77 QAKEIWKLIVGYHRFLL 93

FERM N-terminal domain; This domain is the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain.

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gi 1773401691   5 VSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVR 67
Cdd:pfam09379   1 VRLLDGTVLEFDVQPKATGQVLLDQVCNHLNLKEKDYFGLQFLDDNGEHRWLDLSKRLSKQAP 63

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in erythrocyte membrane protein band 4.1-like 5 (EPB41L5); EPB41L5 is a mesenchymal-specific protein that is an integral component of the ARF6-based pathway. It is normally induced during epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) by an EMT-related transcriptional factor, ZEB1, which drives ARF6-based invasion, metastasis and drug resistance. EPB41L5 also binds to paxillin to enhance integrin/paxillin association, and thus promotes focal adhesion dynamics. Moreover, EPB41L5 acts as a substrate for the E3 ubiquitin ligase Mind bomb 1 (Mib1), which is essential for activation of Notch signaling. EPB41L5 is a member of the band 4.1/Nbl4 (novel band 4.1-like protein 4) group of the FERM protein superfamily. It contains a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691   3 CKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVR-GVPWNFTFNVKFY 80
Cdd:cd17205     5 CRVSLLDGTDVSVDLPKKAKGQELFEQIMYHLDLIEKDYFGLRFMDSAQVAHWLDVTKSIKKQVKiGPPYCLHLRVKFY 83

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 4 (PTPN4); PTPN4, also termed protein-tyrosine phosphatase MEG1 (MEG) or PTPase-MEG1, belongs to the non-transmembrane FERM-containing protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) subfamily characterized by a conserved N-terminal FERM domain, a PDZ domain, and a C-terminal PTP catalytic domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). PTPN4 protects cells against apoptosis. It associates with the mitogen-activated protein kinase p38gamma (also known as MAPK12) to form a PTPN4-p38gamma complex that promotes cellular signaling, preventing cell death induction. It also inhibits tyrosine phosphorylation and subsequent cytoplasm translocation of TRIF-related adaptor molecule (TRAM, also known as TICAM2), resulting in the disturbance of TRAM-TRIF interaction. Moreover, PTPN4 negatively regulates cell proliferation and motility through dephosphorylation of CrkI.

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gi 1773401691   3 CKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNAT-SKTWLDSAKEIKKQV-RGVPWNFTFNVKFY 80
Cdd:cd17194     4 CNILLLDNTVQAFKVNKHDQGQVLLDLVFKHLDLTERDYFGLQLADDSTdNPRWLDPNKPIRKQLkRGSPHNLNFRVKFF 83

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM, ARH/RhoGEF and pleckstrin domain-containing protein 2 (FARP2) and similar proteins; FARP2, also termed FERM domain including RhoGEF (FIR), or Pleckstrin homology (PH) domain-containing family C member 3, is a Dbl-family guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) that activates Rac1 or Cdc42 in response to upstream signals, suggesting roles in regulating processes such as neuronal axon guidance and bone homeostasis. It is also a key molecule involved in the response of neuronal growth cones to class-3 semaphorins. FARP2 contains a FERM domain, a Dbl-homology (DH) domain and two pleckstrin homology (PH) domains. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691   1 MHCKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRGvPWN--FTFNVK 78
Cdd:cd17190     1 LQLRVKLLDNTTEPLEIEPKADGQALLSQVFKRLNLVESDYFGLEFQNSQSNWIWLEPMKLIVKQVRR-PKNtkLRLAVK 79

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gi 1773401691  79 FYPPDP 84
Cdd:cd17190    80 FFPPDP 85

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase MYLIP and similar proteins; MYLIP, also termed inducible degrader of the LDL-receptor (Idol), or myosin regulatory light chain interacting protein (MIR), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that mediates ubiquitination and subsequent proteasomal degradation of myosin regulatory light chain (MRLC), LDLR, VLDLR and LRP8. Its activity depends on E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes of the UBE2D family, including UBE2D1, UBE2D2, UBE2D3, and UBE2D4. MYLIP stimulates clathrin-independent endocytosis and acts as a sterol-dependent inhibitor of cellular cholesterol uptake by binding directly to the cytoplasmic tail of the LDLR and promoting its ubiquitination via the UBE2D1/E1 complex. The ubiquitinated LDLR then enters the multivesicular body (MVB) protein-sorting pathway and is shuttled to the lysosome for degradation. Moreover, MYLIP has been identified as a novel ERM-like protein that affects cytoskeleton interactions regulating cell motility, such as neurite outgrowth. The ERM proteins includes ezrin, radixin, and moesin, which are cytoskeletal effector proteins linking actin to membrane-bound proteins at the cell surface. MYLIP contains a FERM-domain and a C-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691   1 MHCKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRG-VPWNFTFNVKF 79
Cdd:cd17104     1 MLCLVSQPDSVVIEVEVDPKANGQECLDKVCQKLGIIEKDYFGLQYTGPKGERLWLNLRNRISRQLPGpPPYRLRLRVKF 80

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gi 1773401691  80 Y 80
Cdd:cd17104    81 F 81

FERM domain C-lobe of E3 ubiquitin ligase myosin regulatory light chain-interacting protein (MYLIP; also called inducible degrader of the LDL receptor, IDOL); MYLIP/IDOL is a regulator of the LDL receptor (LDLR) pathway via the nuclear receptor liver X receptor (LXR). In response to cellular cholesterol loading, the activation of LXR leads to the induction of MYLIP expression. MYLIP stimulates ubiquitination of the LDLR on its cytoplasmic tail, directing its degradation. The LXR-MYLIP-LDLR pathway provides a complementary pathway to sterol regulatory element-binding proteins for the feedback inhibition of cholesterol uptake. MYLIP has an N-terminal FERM domain and in some cases a C-terminal RING domain. The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain is part of the PH domain family. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691 187 YGVDLHKAKDLEGVDIILGVCSSGLLVYKDKLR-INRFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFFIKIRPGEQEqyESTIGFKLPSYRAAK 265
Cdd:cd13195     1 YGVEFFEVRNIEGQKLLIGVGPHGITICNDDFEvIERIPYTAIQMATSSGRVFTLTYLSDDGS--VKVLEFKLPSTRAAS 78

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gi 1773401691 266 KLWKVCVEHHTFFR 279
Cdd:cd13195    79 GLYRAITEKHAFYR 92

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 3 (PTPN3); PTPN3, also termed protein-tyrosine phosphatase H1 (PTP-H1), belongs to the non-transmembrane FERM-containing protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) subfamily characterized by a conserved N-terminal FERM domain, a PDZ domain, and a C-terminal PTP catalytic domain. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). PTPN3 associates with the mitogen-activated protein kinase p38gamma (also known as MAPK12) to form a PTPN3-p38gamma complex that promotes Ras-induced oncogenesis. It may also act as a tumor suppressor in lung cancer through its modulation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling. Moreover, PTPN3 shows sensitizing effect to anti-estrogens. It dephosphorylates the tyrosine kinase EGFR, disrupts its interaction with the nuclear estrogen receptor, and increases breast cancer sensitivity to small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). It also cooperates with vitamin D receptor to stimulate breast cancer growth through their mutual stabilization.

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gi 1773401691   3 CKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLA-IWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVR-GVPWNFTFNVKFY 80
Cdd:cd17193     4 CNVHFLDGSVQSFKVNKQDTGQVLLDMAYNHLGLTEREYFGLQhNEDSVDSPRWLEPSKPIRKQLKgGFPCSLHFRVRFF 83

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in the ERM family proteins; The ezrin-radixin-moesin (ERM) family includes a group of closely related cytoskeletal proteins that play an essential role in microvilli formation, T-cell activation, and tumor metastasis through providing a regulated linkage between F-actin and membrane-associated proteins. These proteins may also function in signaling cascades that regulate the assembly of actin stress fibers. The ERM proteins consist of an N-terminal FERM domain, a coiled-coil (CC) domain and a C-terminal tail segment (C-tail) containing a well-defined actin-binding motif. They exist in two states, a dormant state in which the FERM domain binds to its own C-terminal tail and thereby precludes binding of some partner proteins, and an activated state, in which the FERM domain binds to one of many membrane binding proteins and the C-terminal tail binds to F-actin. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). Merlin, which is highly related to the members of the ezrin, radixin, and moesin (ERM) protein family that are directly attached to and functionally linked with NHE1, is included in this family.

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gi 1773401691   4 KVSLLDDTVyECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRGV--PWNFTFNVKFYP 81
Cdd:cd17097     4 RVTTMDAEL-EFSIKPKAKGRELFDLVCRTIGLRETWYFGLQYENKKGRVAWLKPDKKVLTQDVSKnnTLKFFFLVKFYP 82

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in FERM domain-containing proteins FRMD4A, FRMD4B, and similar proteins; This family includes FERM domain-containing proteins FRMD4A and FRMD4B, both of which contain a FERM domain that is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). FRMD4A is a cytohesin adaptor involved in cell structure, transport and signaling. It promotes the growth of cancer cells in tongue, head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. FRMD4B, also termed GRP1-binding protein GRSP1, interacts with the coil-coil domain of ARF exchange factor GRP1 to form the Grsp1-Grp1 complex that co-localizes with cortical actin rich regions in response to stimulation of CHO-T cells with insulin or epidermal growth factor (EGF).

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gi 1773401691   2 HCKVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAK-----EIKKQVRGVPWNFTFN 76
Cdd:cd17103     4 RCQVVLLDDRRLEILVQPKLLAGDLLDLVASHFNLKEKEYFGLAYEDETGHYNWLQLDKrvldhEFPKKWSSGPLVLHFA 83

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gi 1773401691  77 VKFY 80
Cdd:cd17103    84 VKFY 87

FERM domain C-lobe/F3 of the ERM family; The ERM family includes ezrin, radixin, moesin and merlin. They are composed of a N-terminal FERM (ERM) domain (also called N-ERMAD (N-terminal ERM association domain)), a coiled coil region (CRR), and a C-terminal domain CERMAD (C-terminal ERM association domain) which has an F-actin-binding site (ABD). Two actin-binding sites have been identified in the middle and N-terminal domains. Merlin is structurally similar to the ERM proteins, but instead of an actin-binding domain (ABD), it contains a C-terminal domain (CTD), just like the proteins from the 4.1 family. Activated ezrin, radixin and moesin are thought to be involved in the linking of actin filaments to CD43, CD44, ICAM1-3 cell adhesion molecules, various membrane channels and receptors, such as the Na+/H+ exchanger-3 (NHE3), cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), and the beta2-adrenergic receptor. The ERM proteins exist in two states, a dormant state in which the FERM domain binds to its own C-terminal tail and thereby precludes binding of some partner proteins, and an activated state, in which the FERM domain binds to one of many membrane binding proteins and the C-terminal tail binds to F-actin. The FERM domain has a cloverleaf tripart structure composed of: (1) FERM_N (A-lobe or F1); (2) FERM_M (B-lobe, or F2); and (3) FERM_C (C-lobe or F3). The C-lobe/F3 within the FERM domain of ERM is part of the PH domain family. The FERM domain is found in the cytoskeletal-associated proteins such as ezrin, moesin, radixin, 4.1R, and merlin. These proteins provide a link between the membrane and cytoskeleton and are involved in signal transduction pathways. The FERM domain is also found in protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs), the tyrosine kinases FAK and JAK, in addition to other proteins involved in signaling. This domain is structurally similar to the PH and PTB domains and consequently is capable of binding to both peptides and phospholipids at different sites.

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gi 1773401691 186 MYGVDLHKAKDLEGVDIILGVCSSGLLVYK--DKL--RINrFPWPKVLKISYKRSSFFIK 241
Cdd:cd13194     1 MYGVNYFEIKNKKGTDLWLGVDALGLNIYEpdNKLtpKIG-FPWSEIRNISFNDKKFVIK 59

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 14 (PTPN14) and similar proteins; PTPN14, also termed protein-tyrosine phosphatase pez, or PTPD2, or PTP36, is a widely expressed non-transmembrane cytosolic protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP). It belongs to the FERM family of PTPs characterized by a conserved N-terminal FERM domain and a C-terminal PTP catalytic domain with an intervening sequence containing an acidic region and a putative SH3 domain-binding sequence. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). PTPN14 plays a role in the nucleus during cell proliferation. It forms a complex with Kibra and LATS1 proteins and negatively regulates the key Hippo pathway protein Yes-associated protein (YAP) oncogenic function by controlling its localization. It specifically regulates p130 Crk-associated substrate (p130Cas) phosphorylation at tyrosine residue 128 (Y128) in colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. Moreover, PTPN14 may be a critical enzyme in regulating endothelial cell function. It plays a crucial role in organogenesis by inducing transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). It also acts as a modifier of angiogenesis and hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia. It regulates the lymphatic function and choanal development through the interaction with the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 (VEGFR3), a receptor tyrosine kinase essential for lymphangiogenesis. Furthermore, PTPN14 functions as a regulator of cell motility through its action on cell-cell adhesion. Beta-Catenin, a central component of adherens junctions, has been identified as a PTPN14 substrate. PTPN14 works as a novel sperm-motility biomarker and a potential mitochondrial protein.

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gi 1773401691   4 KVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQVRGV---PWNFtFNVKFY 80
Cdd:cd17191     7 RIRLLDSNVIECTLSVESTGQECLEAVAQRLELRETHYFGLWFLSKSQQARWVELEKPLKKQLDKFanePLLF-FGVMFY 85

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Cdd:cd17191    86 VP 87

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 21 (PTPN21) and similar proteins; PTPN21, also termed protein-tyrosine phosphatase D1 (PTPD1), is a cytosolic non-receptor protein-tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) that belongs to the FERM family of PTPs characterized by a conserved N-terminal FERM domain and a C-terminal PTP catalytic domain with an intervening sequence containing an acidic region and a putative SH3 domain-binding sequence. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). PTPN21 interacts with a Tec tyrosine kinase family member, the epithelial and endothelial tyrosine kinase (Etk, also known as Bmx), modulates Stat3 activation, and plays a role in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. It also associates with and activates Src tyrosine kinase, and directs epidermal growth factor (EGF)/Src signaling to the nucleus through activating ERK1/2- and Elk1-dependent gene transcription. PTPD1-Src complex interacts a protein kinase A-anchoring protein AKAP121 to forms a PTPD1-Src-AKAP121 complex, which is required for efficient maintenance of mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP oxidative synthesis. As a novel component of the endocytic pathway, PTPN21 supports EGF receptor stability and mitogenic signaling in bladder cancer cells. Moreover, PTPD1 regulates focal adhesion kinase (FAK) autophosphorylation and cell migration through modulating Src-FAK signaling at adhesion sites.

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gi 1773401691   4 KVSLLDDTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQV--RGVPWNFTFNVKFYP 81
Cdd:cd17192     7 RIQLLNNEFVEFTLSVESTGQECLEAVAQRLELREITYFSLWYYNKQNQQRWVDLEKPLKKQLdkYALEPTVYFGVVFYV 86

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Cdd:cd17192    87 P 87

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in the ERM family proteins, Ezrin, Radixin, and Moesin; The ezrin-radixin-moesin (ERM) family includes a group of closely related cytoskeletal proteins that plays an essential role in microvilli formation, T-cell activation, and tumor metastasis through providing a regulated linkage between F-actin and membrane-associated proteins. These proteins may also function in signaling cascades that regulate the assembly of actin stress fibers. The ERM proteins consist of an N-terminal FERM domain, a coiled-coil (CC) domain and a C-terminal tail segment (C-tail) containing a well-defined actin-binding motif. They exist in two states, a dormant state in which the FERM domain binds to its own C-terminal tail and thereby precludes binding of some partner proteins, and an activated state, in which the FERM domain binds to one of many membrane binding proteins and the C-terminal tail binds to F-actin. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N).

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gi 1773401691  10 DTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQ-VRG-VPWNFTFNVKFYP 81
Cdd:cd17187     9 DAELEFAIQPNTTGKQLFDQVVKTIGLREIWFFGLQYVDSKGYSTWLKLNKKVLSQdVKKeNPLQFKFRAKFYP 82

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in radixin and similar proteins; Radixin is a member of the ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) family of cytoskeletal proteins that plays an essential role in microvilli formation, T-cell activation, and tumor metastasis through providing a regulated linkage between F-actin and membrane-associated proteins. These proteins may also function in signaling cascades that regulate the assembly of actin stress fibers. The ERM proteins consist of an N-terminal FERM domain, a coiled-coil (CC) domain and a C-terminal tail segment (C-tail) containing a well-defined actin-binding motif. The C-terminal domain can fold back to bind to the FERM domain forming an autoinhibited conformation. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to the F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). Radixin plays important roles in cell polarity, cell motility, invasion and tumor progression. It mediates the binding of F-actin to the plasma membrane after a conformational activation through Akt2-dependent phosphorylation at Thr564. It is also involved in reversal learning and short-term memory by regulating synaptic GABAA receptor density.

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gi 1773401691  10 DTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQ-VRGV-PWNFTFNVKFYP 81
Cdd:cd17238     9 DAELEFAIQPNTTGKQLFDQVVKTVGLREVWFFGLQYVDSKGYSTWLKLNKKVTQQdVKKEnPLQFKFRAKFFP 82

FERM (Four.1 protein, Ezrin, Radixin, Moesin) domain, F1 sub-domain, found in moesin and similar proteins; Moesin, also termed membrane-organizing extension spike protein, is a member of the ezrin/radixin/moesin (ERM) family of cytoskeletal proteins that plays an essential role in microvilli formation, T-cell activation, and tumor metastasis through providing a regulated linkage between F-actin and membrane-associated proteins. These proteins may also function in signaling cascades that regulate the assembly of actin stress fibers. The ERM proteins consist of an N-terminal FERM domain, a coiled-coil (CC) domain and a C-terminal tail segment (C-tail) containing a well-defined actin-binding motif. The C-terminal domain can fold back to bind to the FERM domain forming an autoinhibited conformation. The FERM domain is made up of three sub-domains, F1, F2, and F3. This family corresponds to F1 sub-domain, which is also called the N-terminal ubiquitin-like structural domain of the FERM domain (FERM_N). Moesin is involved in mitotic spindle function through stabilizing cell shape and microtubules at the cell cortex. It is required for the formation of F-actin networks that mediate endosome biogenesis or maturation and transport through the degradative pathway.

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gi 1773401691  10 DTVYECVVEKHAKGQDLLKRVCEHLNLLEEDYFGLAIWDNATSKTWLDSAKEIKKQ--VRGVPWNFTFNVKFYP 81
Cdd:cd17237    10 DAELEFAIQPNTTGKQLFDQVVKTIGLREVWFFGLQYQDTKGFSTWLKLNKKVTAQdvRKESPLLFKFRAKFYP 83