basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in Max-binding protein Mnt and similar proteins; Mnt, also termed Class D basic helix-loop-helix protein 3 (bHLHd3), or Myc antagonist MNT, or protein ROX, is a bHLHZip transcriptional repressor that binds DNA as a heterodimer with MAX. It binds to the canonical E box sequence 5'-CACGTG-3' and, with higher affinity, to 5'-CACGCG-3'. Mnt has an important role as an antagonist and regulator of Myc activities and it is a potential tumor suppressor. Mnt is ubiquitously expressed. Mnt-deficient mice shown to exhibit early postnatal lethality.

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gi 9945318  220 GTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIATQQRL 296
Cdd:cd11402   1 GTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRQIPNLDDKKTSNLNILRSALRYIQILKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIALQQRL 77

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in Max-binding protein Mnt and similar proteins; Mnt, also termed Class D basic helix-loop-helix protein 3 (bHLHd3), or Myc antagonist MNT, or protein ROX, is a bHLHZip transcriptional repressor that binds DNA as a heterodimer with MAX. It binds to the canonical E box sequence 5'-CACGTG-3' and, with higher affinity, to 5'-CACGCG-3'. Mnt has an important role as an antagonist and regulator of Myc activities and it is a potential tumor suppressor. Mnt is ubiquitously expressed. Mnt-deficient mice shown to exhibit early postnatal lethality.

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gi 9945318  220 GTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIATQQRL 296
Cdd:cd11402   1 GTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRQIPNLDDKKTSNLNILRSALRYIQILKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIALQQRL 77

helix loop helix domain;

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gi 9945318     226 NKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIP-NVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKE 277
Cdd:smart00353   1 NARERRRRRKINEAFDELRSLLPtLPKNKKLSKAEILRLAIEYIKSLQEELQK 53

Uncharacterized conserved protein YydD, contains DUF2326 domain [Function unknown];

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gi 9945318  225 HNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNV-------DDKKTSNLSVLRT--ALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLaREKIATQQR 295
Cdd:COG5293 317 HKSIVENRREYLEEEIAELEAELEELeaelaelGKERAELLSLLDSkgALDKYKELQEELAELEAELEEL-ESRLEKLQE 395

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gi 9945318  296 L----AELKHELSQ 305
Cdd:COG5293 396 LedeiRELKEERAE 409

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in Max-binding protein Mnt and similar proteins; Mnt, also termed Class D basic helix-loop-helix protein 3 (bHLHd3), or Myc antagonist MNT, or protein ROX, is a bHLHZip transcriptional repressor that binds DNA as a heterodimer with MAX. It binds to the canonical E box sequence 5'-CACGTG-3' and, with higher affinity, to 5'-CACGCG-3'. Mnt has an important role as an antagonist and regulator of Myc activities and it is a potential tumor suppressor. Mnt is ubiquitously expressed. Mnt-deficient mice shown to exhibit early postnatal lethality.

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gi 9945318  220 GTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIATQQRL 296
Cdd:cd11402   1 GTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRQIPNLDDKKTSNLNILRSALRYIQILKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIALQQRL 77

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in the Mad family; Members of the Mad family (Mad1, Mxi, Mad3, and Mad4) bear the bHLHzip domain (also known as basic-helix-loop-helix-leucine-zipper or bHLH-LZ domain), which mediates heterodimerization to Max and the sequence-specific DNA binding ability to E-box DNA. Mad family proteins can repress transcription at the E-box through their interaction with co-repressors. Mad family proteins antagonize Myc function in transactivation and transformation and they are growth/tumor suppressors. The developmental phenotypes of the individual Mad family member knockout mice are relatively mild- all these mice have been shown to be viable and normal.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDD-KKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIATQQRL 296
Cdd:cd11401   1 RSTHNELEKNRRAHLRLCLERLKELVPLGPDaTRHTTLSLLTKAKAYIKNLEDKEKRQRQQKEQLRREQRELKRRL 76

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in protein Max and similar proteins; Max, also termed Class D basic helix-loop-helix protein 4 (bHLHd4), or Myc-associated factor X, is a bHLHZip transcription regulator that forms a sequence-specific DNA-binding protein complex with MYC or MAD which recognizes the core sequence 5'-CAC[GA]TG-3'. The MYC:MAX complex is a transcriptional activator, whereas the MAD:MAX complex is a transcriptional repressor. Max homodimer bind DNA but is transcriptionally inactive. Targeted deletion of max results in early embryonic lethality in mice.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLARE 288
Cdd:cd11406   2 RAHHNALERKRRDHIKDSFHSLRDSVPSLQGEKASRAQILKKATEYIQYMRRKNHTHQQDIDDLKRQ 68

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in MAX gene-associated protein (MGA) family; The MGA family includes MGA, Schizosaccharomyces pombe ESC1 (spESC1) and similar proteins. MGA, also termed MAX dimerization protein 5 (MAD5), is a dual specificity T-box/ bHLHzip transcription factor that regulates the expression of both Max-network and T-box family target genes. It contains a Myc-like bHLHZip motif and requires heterodimerization with Max for binding to the preferred Myc-Max-binding site CACGTG. In addition to the bHLHZip domain, MGA harbors a second DNA-binding domain, the T-box or T-domain. It thus binds the preferred Brachyury-binding sequence and represses transcription of reporter genes containing promoter-proximal Brachyury-binding sites. spESC1 is a bHLHzip protein with homology to human MyoD and Myf-5 myogenic differentiation inducers. It is involved in the sexual differentiation process.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERL 285
Cdd:cd19682   1 RLRHKKRERERRSELRELFDKLKQLLGLDSDEKASKLAVLTEAIEEIQQLKREEDELQKEKARL 64

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in Max-associated protein 3 (Mad3) and similar proteins; Mad3, also termed Max dimerization protein 3, or Max dimerizer 3 (MXD3), or Class C basic helix-loop-helix protein 13 (bHLHc13), or Max-interacting transcriptional repressor MAD3, or Myx, is a bHLHZip Max-interacting transcriptional repressor that plays an important role in cellular proliferation. It suppresses c-myc dependent transformation and is expressed during neural and epidermal differentiation.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIP-NVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIATQQRLAEL 299
Cdd:cd18932   7 RSVHNELEKHRRAQLRRCLEQLKQQVPlGADCSRYTTLSLLRRARLHIQKLEEQEQRAQQLKERLRWEQQKLRRRLESL 85

basic Helix Loop Helix (bHLH) domain superfamily; bHLH proteins are transcriptional regulators that are found in organisms from yeast to humans. Members of the bHLH superfamily have two highly conserved and functionally distinct regions. The basic part is at the amino end of the bHLH that may bind DNA to a consensus hexanucleotide sequence known as the E box (CANNTG). Different families of bHLH proteins recognize different E-box consensus sequences. At the carboxyl-terminal end of the region is the HLH region that interacts with other proteins to form homo- and heterodimers. bHLH proteins function as a diverse set of regulatory factors because they recognize different DNA sequences and dimerize with different proteins. The bHLH proteins can be divided to cell-type specific and widely expressed proteins. The cell-type specific members of bHLH superfamily are involved in cell-fate determination and act in neurogenesis, cardiogenesis, myogenesis, and hematopoiesis.

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gi 9945318  229 EKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNV-DDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKR 273
Cdd:cd00083   1 ERRRRDKINDAFEELKRLLPELpDSKKLSKASILQKAVEYIRELQS 46

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in Max-associated protein 4 (Mad4) and similar proteins; Mad4, also termed Max dimerization protein 4, or Max dimerizer 4 (MXD4), or Class C basic helix-loop-helix protein 12 (bHLHc12), or Max-interacting transcriptional repressor MAD4, is a bHLHZip Max-interacting transcriptional repressor that suppresses c-myc dependent transformation and is expressed during neural and epidermal differentiation. It is regulated by a transcriptional repressor complex that contains Miz-1 and c-Myc.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIP-NVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIATQQRLAEL 299
Cdd:cd18929   3 RSSHNELEKHRRAKLRLYLEQLKQLVPlGPDSTRHTTLSLLKRAKMHIKKLEEQDRKALNIKEQLQREHRYLKRRLEQL 81

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in Max-like protein X (Mlx) family; Mlx, also termed Class D basic helix-loop-helix protein 13 (bHLHd13), or Max-like bHLHZip protein, or protein BigMax, or transcription factor-like protein 4, is a Max-like bHLHZip transcription regulator that interacts with the Max network of transcription factors. It forms a sequence-specific DNA-binding protein complex with some member of Mad family (Mad1 and Mad4) and Mondo family but not the Myc family and bind the E-box DNA to control transcription. The family also includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae INO4, which is a bHLH transcriptional activator of phospholipid synthetic genes (such as INO1, CHO1/PSS, CHO2/PEM1, OPI3/PEM2, etc.). It is required for de-repression of phospholipid biosynthetic gene expression in response to inositol deprivation in yeast.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAR 287
Cdd:cd11404   3 RLNHVRSEKKRRELIKKGYDELCALVPGLDPQKRTKADILQKAADWIQELKEENEKLEEQLDELKE 68

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in N-Myc and similar proteins; N-Myc, also termed Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 37 (bHLHe37), is a bHLHZip proto-oncogene protein that positively regulates the transcription of MYCNOS in neuroblastoma cells. It is also essential during embryonic development. N-Myc has a critical role in regulating the switch between proliferation and differentiation of progenitor cells. It binds DNA as a heterodimer with MAX. The family also includes S-Myc, encoded by rat or mouse intronless myc gene, which has apoptosis-inducing activity.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPN-VDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLareKIATQQRLAELK 300
Cdd:cd11456   6 RRNHNILERQRRNDLRSSFLTLRDHVPElVKNEKAAKVVILKKATEYVHSLQAEEQKLLLEKEKL---QARQQQLLKKIE 82

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gi 9945318  301 H 301
Cdd:cd11456  83 Q 83

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in L-Myc and similar proteins; L-Myc, also termed Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 38 (bHLHe38), or protein L-Myc-1, or V-myc myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog, is a bHLHZip oncoprotein belonging to the Myc oncogene protein family. It binds DNA as a heterodimer with MAX. L-Myc is co-expressed with another Myc family member and has weaker transformation/transactivation activities. L-Myc knockout mouse did not exhibit any phenotypic abnormalities.

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gi 9945318  219 IGTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPN-VDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLAREKIATQQRLA 297
Cdd:cd11457   5 VAKRKNHNFLERKRRNDLRSRFLALRDEVPGlASCSKTPKVVILSKATEYLRGLVSAERRMAAEKRQLKSRQQQLLRRIA 84

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gi 9945318  298 ELK 300
Cdd:cd11457  85 QLK 87

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in MLX-interacting protein (MLXIP) and similar proteins; MLXIP, also termed Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 36 (bHLHe36), or transcriptional activator MondoA, is a bHLHZip transcriptional activator that binds DNA as a heterodimer with Mlx. It binds to the canonical E box sequence 5'-CACGTG-3' and plays a role in transcriptional activation of glycolytic target genes. MLXIP is most highly expressed in skeletal muscle and functions as an indirect glucose sensor, by sensing glucose 6-phosphate and shuttling between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIP-NVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLaREKI 290
Cdd:cd19688   4 RMKHISAEQKRRFNIKICFDTLNSLVStLKNSKPISNAITLQKTVEYIAKLQQERTQMQEETKRL-REEI 72

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in Drosophila melanogaster achaete-scute complex (AS-C) proteins, achaete-scute-like proteins, ASCL1-2, and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Drosophila melanogaster AS-C proteins and two ASCL family of transcription factors, ASCL-1 and ASCL-2. Drosophila melanogaster AS-C proteins includes lethal of scute (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T3 or AST3), scute (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T4 or AST4), achaete (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T5 or AST5), and asense (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T8 or AST8). They are involved in the determination of the neuronal precursors in the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system, as well as in sex determination and dosage compensation. ASCL-1, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 46 (bHLHa46), or achaete-scute homolog 1 (ASH-1), or mammalian achaete scute homolog 1 (Mash1), is expressed in subsets of neural progenitors in both the central and peripheral nervous system. It plays a key role in neuronal differentiation and specification in the nervous system. ASCL-2, also termed achaete-scute homolog 2 (ASH-2), or Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 45 (bHLHa45), or mammalian achaete scute homolog 2 (Mash2), is involved in Schwann cell differentiation and control of proliferation in adult peripheral nerves.

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gi 9945318  226 NKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPN-VDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKR 273
Cdd:cd19723   6 NERERNRVKLVNLGFATLREHVPNgRANKKMSKVETLRSAVEYIRQLQQ 54

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in Schizosaccharomyces pombe ESC1 (spESC1) and similar proteins; spESC1 is a bHLHzip protein with homology to human MyoD and Myf-5 myogenic differentiation inducers. It is involved in the sexual differentiation process.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERL 285
Cdd:cd19690   1 RVSHKLAERKRRKEMKELFEDLRDALPQERGTKASKWEILTKAISYIQQLKRHIRELRSEVNDL 64

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in Arabidopsis thaliana genes coding transcription factors and similar proteins; bHLH proteins are the second largest class of plant transcription factors that regulate transcription of genes that are involve in many essential physiological and developmental process. bHLH proteins are transcriptional regulators that are found in organisms from yeast to humans. The Arabidopsis bHLH proteins that have been characterized so far have roles in regulation of fruit dehiscence, cell development (carpel, anther and epidermal), phytochrome signaling, flavonoid biosynthesis, hormone signaling and stress responses.

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gi 9945318  225 HNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVddKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYE 279
Cdd:cd11393   1 HSIAERKRREKINERIRALRSLVPNG--GKTDKASILDEAIEYIKFLQEQVKVLS 53

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae protein INO2 and similar proteins; INO2 is a positive regulatory factor required for depression of the co-regulated phospholipid biosynthetic enzymes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is also involved in the expression of ITR1.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLK---RNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEME 283
Cdd:cd11388   4 KWKHVEAEKKRRNQIKKGFEDLInliNYPRNNNEKRISKSELLNKAVDDIRGLLKANEQLQEEIN 68

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in achaete-scute-like proteins, ASCL3-5, and similar proteins; This subfamily includes three ASCL family of transcription factors, ASCL-3, ASCL-4 and ASCL-5. ASCL-3, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 42 (bHLHa42), or bHLH transcriptional regulator Sgn-1, or achaete-scute homolog 3 (ASH-3), is specifically localized in the duct cells of the salivary glands. It may act as transcriptional repressor that inhibits myogenesis. ASCL-4, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 44 (bHLHa44), or achaete-scute homolog 4 (ASH-4), or Hash4, may be involved in skin development. ASCL-5, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 47 (bHLHa47), or achaete-scute homolog 5 (ASH-5), is an uncharacterized bHLH transcription factor that is close related to ASCL-3 and ASCL-4.

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gi 9945318  226 NKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIP-NVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKR 273
Cdd:cd19724   6 NERERQRVRCVNEGYARLRRHLPlENKDKRLSKVETLRAAIRYIKHLQE 54

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in basic helix-loop-helix domain-containing protein USF3 and similar proteins; USF3, also termed upstream transcription factor 3, is a bHLHzip protein that is involved in the negative regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, the process by which epithelial cells lose their polarity and adhesion properties to become mesenchymal cells with enhanced migration and invasive properties.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRK 274
Cdd:cd18910   6 RESHNEVERRRKDKINAGINKIGELLPDRDAKKQSKNMILEQAYKYIVELKKK 58

basic helix-loop-helix-Per-ARNT-Sim (bHLH-PAS) domain found in aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator-like protein 1 (ARNTL) and similar proteins; ARNTL, also termed Basic-helix-loop-helix-PAS protein MOP3, or brain and muscle ARNT-like 1 (BMAL1), or Class E basic helix-loop-helix protein 5 (bHLHe5), or member of PAS protein 3, or PAS domain-containing protein 3 (PASD3), or bHLH-PAS protein JAP3, is a member of the bHLH-PAS transcription factor family that forms heterodimers with another bHLH-PAS protein, CLOCK (circadian locomotor output cycle kaput), which regulates circadian rhythm. ARNTL-CLOCK heterodimer complex activates transcription from E-box (CANNTG) elements found in the promoter of circadian responsive genes. ARNTL is highly homologous to ARNT.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIP--NVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLK 272
Cdd:cd11438   8 REAHSQIEKRRRDKMNSFIDELASLVPtcNAMSRKLDKLTVLRMAVQHMKTLR 60

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in achaete-scute-like protein 1 (ASCL-1) and similar proteins; ASCL-1, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 46 (bHLHa46), or achaete-scute homolog 1 (ASH-1), or mammalian achaete scute homolog 1 (Mash1), is a neural-specific bHLH transcription factor that is expressed in subsets of neural progenitors in both the central and peripheral nervous system. It plays a key role in neuronal differentiation and specification in the nervous system.

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gi 9945318  226 NKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPN-VDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYE 279
Cdd:cd19742  10 NERERNRVKLVNMGFATLREHVPNgAANKKMSKVETLRSAVEYIRALQQLLDEHD 64

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in protein atonal homolog 7 (ATOH7) and similar proteins; ATOH7, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 13 (bHLHa13), or helix-loop-helix protein hATH-5 (hATH5), or Math5, is a bHLH transcription factor involved in the differentiation of retinal ganglion cells.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNV-DDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHE 281
Cdd:cd19714   9 RLAANARERRRMQGLNTAFDRLRKVVPQWgQDKKLSKYETLQMALSYIMALTRILAEAERY 69

The F-BAR (FES-CIP4 Homology and Bin/Amphiphysin/Rvs) domain of Proline-Serine-Threonine Phosphatase-Interacting Protein 1; F-BAR domains are dimerization modules that bind and bend membranes and are found in proteins involved in membrane dynamics and actin reorganization. Proline-Serine-Threonine Phosphatase-Interacting Protein 1 (PSTPIP1), also known as CD2 Binding Protein 1 (CD2BP1), is mainly expressed in hematopoietic cells. It is a binding partner of the cell surface receptor CD2 and PTP-PEST, a tyrosine phosphatase which functions in cell motility and Rac1 regulation. It also plays a role in the activation of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASP), which couples actin rearrangement and T cell activation. Mutations in the gene encoding PSTPIP1 cause the autoinflammatory disorder known as PAPA (pyogenic sterile arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acne) syndrome. PSTPIP1 contains an N-terminal F-BAR domain, PEST motifs, and a C-terminal SH3 domain. F-BAR domains form banana-shaped dimers with a positively-charged concave surface that binds to negatively-charged lipid membranes. They can induce membrane deformation in the form of long tubules.

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gi 9945318  236 LKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKE----YEHEMERLAREKIATQQRLAELKHELSQ 305
Cdd:cd07671  58 LKASFDQLKQQIENIGNSHIQLAGMLREELKSLEEFRERQKEqrkkYEAVMERVQKSKVSLYKKTMESKKTYEQ 131

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in Arabidopsis thaliana BES1-interacting Myc-like proteins (BIMs) and similar proteins; The family includes Arabidopsis thaliana BIM1 and its homologs (BIM2 and BIM3), which are bHLH transcription factors that interact with BES1 to regulate transcription of Brassinosteroid (BR)-induced gene. BR regulates many growth and developmental processes such as cell elongation, vascular development, senescence stress responses, and photomorphogenesis. BIM1 heterodimerize with BES1 and bind to E-box sequences present in many BR-induced promoters to regulated BR-induced genes.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKtSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERLARE 288
Cdd:cd11453   4 RSKHSATEQRRRSKINERLQALRDLIPHSDQKR-DKASFLLEVIEYIQALQEKVAKLEEQVQGWGGE 69

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in USF/MITF family; The USF (upstream stimulatory factor)/MITF (microphthalmia-associated transcription factor) family includes two bHLHzip transcription factor subfamilies. USFs are ubiquitously expressed and key regulators of a wide number of gene regulation networks, including the stress and immune responses, cell cycle and proliferation, lipid and glucid metabolism. USFs recruit chromatin remodeling enzymes and interact with co-activators and the members of the transcription pre-initiation complex. USFs interact with high affinity to E-box regulatory elements. The MITF (also known as microphthalmia-TFE, or MiT) subfamily comprises four genes in mammals (MITF, TFE3, TFEB, and TFEC); each gene has different functions. MITF is involved in neural crest melanocytes development as well as the pigmented retinal epithelium. TFEB is required for vascularization of the mouse placenta. TFE3 is involved in B cell function. TFEC regulates gene expression in macrophages. The MITF subfamily proteins can form homodimers or heterodimers with each other but not with other bHLH or bHLHzip proteins.

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gi 9945318  225 HNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVD----DKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKR 273
Cdd:cd11387   2 HNAVERRRRDNINEKIQELGSLVPPSRletkDLKPNKGSILSKAVEYIRELQN 54

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in Arabidopsis thaliana phytochrome interacting factors (PIFs) and similar proteins; The family includes several bHLH transcription factors from Arabidopsis thaliana, such as PIFs, ALC, PIL1, SPATULA, and UNE10. PIFs (PIF1, PIF3, PIF4, PIF5, PIF6 and PIF7) have been shown to control light-regulated gene expression. They directly bind to the photoactivated phytochromes and are degraded in response to light signals. ALC, also termed AtbHLH73, or protein ALCATRAZ, or EN 98, is required for the dehiscence of fruit, especially for the separation of the valve cells from the replum. It promotes the differentiation of a strip of labile non-lignified cells sandwiched between layers of lignified cells. PIL1, also termed AtbHLH124, or protein phytochrome interacting factor 3-like 1, or EN 110, is involved in responses to transient and long-term shade. It is required for the light-mediated inhibition of hypocotyl elongation and necessary for rapid light-induced expression of the photomorphogenesis- and circadian-related gene APRR9. PIL1 seems to play a role in multiple PHYB responses, such as flowering transition and petiole elongation. SPATULA, also termed AtbHLH24, or EN 99, plays a role in floral organogenesis. It promotes the growth of carpel margins and of pollen tract tissues derived from them. UNE10, also termed AtbHLH16, or protein UNFERTILIZED EMBRYO SAC 10, or EN 99, is required during the fertilization of ovules by pollen.

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gi 9945318  223 EVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDdkKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLK 272
Cdd:cd11445   4 EVHNLSERRRRDRINEKMKALQELIPNCN--KTDKASMLDEAIEYLKSLQ 51

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in achaete-scute complex-like (ASCL) family; The achaete-scute complex-like (ASCL, also known as achaete-scute complex homolog or ASH) family of bHLH transcription factors, ASCL1-5, have been implicated in cell fate specification and differentiation. They are critical for proper development of the nervous system. The deregulation of ASCL plays a key role in psychiatric and neurological disorders. ASCL-1, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 46 (bHLHa46), or achaete-scute homolog 1 (ASH-1), or mammalian achaete-scute homolog 1 (Mash1), is a neural-specific bHLH transcription factor that is expressed in subsets of neural progenitors in both the central and peripheral nervous system. It plays a key role in neuronal differentiation and specification in the nervous system. ASCL-2, also termed achaete-scute homolog 2 (ASH-2), or Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 45 (bHLHa45), or mammalian achaete-scute homolog 2 (Mash2), is a bHLH transcription factor that is involved in Schwann cell differentiation and control of proliferation in adult peripheral nerves. ASCL-3, also termed Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 42 (bHLHa42), or bHLH transcriptional regulator Sgn-1, or achaete-scute homolog 3 (ASH-3), is a bHLH transcription factor specifically localized in the duct cells of the salivary glands. It may act as transcriptional repressor that inhibits myogenesis. The family also includes Drosophila melanogaster achaete-scute complex (AS-C) proteins, which consists of lethal of scute (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T3 or AST3), scute (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T4 or AST4), achaete (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T5 or AST5), and asense (also known as achaete-scute complex protein T8 or AST8). They are involved in the determination of the neuronal precursors in the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system, as well as in sex determination and dosage compensation.

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gi 9945318  226 NKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNV-DDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKR 273
Cdd:cd11418   6 NERERRRVQAVNDAFDRLRQHVPYLkRRKKLSKVKTLRRAIEYIRHLQK 54

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP) family; The SREBP family includes SREBP1 and SREBP2, which are bHLHzip transcriptional activator of genes encoding proteins essential for cholesterol biosynthesis/uptake and fatty acid biosynthesis. SREBP1 and SREBP2 are principally found in the liver and in adipocytes and made up of an N-terminal transcription factor portion (composed of an activation domain, a bHLHzip domain, and a nuclear localization signal), a hydrophobic region containing two membrane spanning regions, and a C-terminal regulatory segment. They recognize a symmetric sterol regulatory element (TCACNCCAC) instead of E-box.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKrNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEKEYEHEMERL 285
Cdd:cd11394   7 RSAHNAIEKRYRSSINDRIIELK-DLVVGPDAKMNKSAVLRKAIDYIRYLQKVNQKLKQENMAL 69

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in Fer3-like protein (FERD3L) and similar proteins; FERD3L, also termed basic helix-loop-helix protein N-twist, or Class A basic helix-loop-helix protein 31 (bHLHa31), or nephew of atonal 3 (NATO3), or Neuronal twist (NTWIST), is a bHLH transcription factor expressed in the developing central nervous system (CNS). It regulates floor plate (FP) cells development. FP is a critical organizing center located at the ventral-most midline of the neural tube. FERD3L binds to the E-box and functions as inhibitor of transcription.

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gi 9945318  213 KKRPGGIGTREVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVD-DKKTSNLSVLRTALRYI 268
Cdd:cd11415   1 RKRVITYAQRQAANIRERRRMFNLNEAFDKLRKKVPTFAyEKRLSRIETLRLAIVYI 57

basic Helix-Loop-Helix-zipper (bHLHzip) domain found in MAX gene-associated protein (MGA) and similar proteins; MGA, also termed MAX dimerization protein 5 (MAD5), is a dual specificity T-box/ bHLHzip transcription factor that regulates the expression of both Max-network and T-box family target genes. It contains a Myc-like bHLHZip motif and requires heterodimerization with Max for binding to the preferred Myc-Max-binding site CACGTG. In addition to the bHLHZip domain, MGA harbors a second DNA-binding domain, the T-box or T-domain. It thus binds the preferred Brachyury-binding sequence and represses transcription of reporter genes containing promoter-proximal Brachyury-binding sites.

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gi 9945318  222 REVHNKLEKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKRKEkeyehemERLAREK 289
Cdd:cd18911   1 RRTHTANERRRRNEMRDLFEKLKRTLGLHNLPKVSKYYILKQAFEEIQGLTDQA-------DRLIGQK 61

basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) domain found in Arabidopsis thaliana protein IAA-leucine resistant 3 (ILR3) and similar proteins; ILR3, also termed AtbHLH105, or EN 133, is a bHLH transcription factor that plays a role in resistance to amide-linked indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) conjugates such as IAA-Leu and IAA-Phe. It may regulate gene expression in response to metal homeostasis changes.

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gi 9945318  229 EKNRRAHLKECFETLKRNIPNVDDKKTSNLSVLRTALRYIQSLKrkekeyeHEMERLAREKIATQQRLAELKHELSQ 305
Cdd:cd11446   5 EKLRRDKLNERFMELSNVLEPGRPPKTDKATILGDAIRMLKQLR-------GEVQKLKEENSSLQEESKELKAEKNE 74