RING finger, H2 subclass, found in DAZ (deleted in azoospermia)-interacting protein 3 (DZIP3) and similar proteins; DZIP3, also known as RNA-binding ubiquitin ligase of 138 kDa (RUL138) or 2A-HUB protein, is an RNA-binding E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1) and acts as a transcriptional coactivator of estrogen receptor (ER) alpha. It is also a histone H2A ubiquitin ligase that catalyzes monoubiquitination of H2A at lysine 119, functioning as a combinatorial component of the repression machinery required for repressing a specific chemokine gene expression program, critically modulating migratory responses to Toll-like receptors (TLR) activation. DZIP3 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger at the C-terminus.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd16460     2 PCVICHEAFSDgDRLLVLPCAHKFHTQCIGPWLDGQQTCPTCRLHV 47

Septal ring factor EnvC, activator of murein hydrolases AmiA and AmiB [Cell cycle control, cell division, chromosome partitioning];

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gi 530375579  542 KERLARQRQLYKLhyqcedfKRQLRTVTFRWQENQMQIKKKDKIIASLNQQVAFGINKVSKLQRQIHAKDNEIKNLKEQL 621
Cdd:COG4942    20 DAAAEAEAELEQL-------QQEIAELEKELAALKKEEKALLKQLAALERRIAALARRIRALEQELAALEAELAELEKEI 92

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gi 530375579  622 SMKRSQWEMEKHNLESTMKTY-----VSKLN--------AETSRALTAEVYFLQCRRDFG------LLHLEQTEKECLNQ 682
Cdd:COG4942    93 AELRAELEAQKEELAELLRALyrlgrQPPLAlllspedfLDAVRRLQYLKYLAPARREQAeelradLAELAALRAELEAE 172

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gi 530375579  683 LARVTHMAASNLESLQ-LKAAVDSWNAIVADVRNKIAFLRTQYNEQINKVKQ 733
Cdd:COG4942   173 RAELEALLAELEEERAaLEALKAERQKLLARLEKELAELAAELAELQQEAEE 224

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in DAZ (deleted in azoospermia)-interacting protein 3 (DZIP3) and similar proteins; DZIP3, also known as RNA-binding ubiquitin ligase of 138 kDa (RUL138) or 2A-HUB protein, is an RNA-binding E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1) and acts as a transcriptional coactivator of estrogen receptor (ER) alpha. It is also a histone H2A ubiquitin ligase that catalyzes monoubiquitination of H2A at lysine 119, functioning as a combinatorial component of the repression machinery required for repressing a specific chemokine gene expression program, critically modulating migratory responses to Toll-like receptors (TLR) activation. DZIP3 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger at the C-terminus.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd16460     2 PCVICHEAFSDgDRLLVLPCAHKFHTQCIGPWLDGQQTCPTCRLHV 47

Ring finger domain;

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gi 530375579   942 CVICHENL-SPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:pfam13639    3 CPICLEEFeEGDKVVVLPCGHHFHRECLDKWLRSSNTCPLCR 44

HRD ubiquitin ligase complex, ER membrane component [Posttranslational modification, protein turnover, chaperones];

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENL-------SPENLSV----LPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHVLLPEEFP 992
Cdd:COG5243   290 CTICMDEMfhpdhepLPRGLDMtpkrLPCGHILHLHCLKNWLERQQTCPICRRPVIFDQSSP 351

Septal ring factor EnvC, activator of murein hydrolases AmiA and AmiB [Cell cycle control, cell division, chromosome partitioning];

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gi 530375579  542 KERLARQRQLYKLhyqcedfKRQLRTVTFRWQENQMQIKKKDKIIASLNQQVAFGINKVSKLQRQIHAKDNEIKNLKEQL 621
Cdd:COG4942    20 DAAAEAEAELEQL-------QQEIAELEKELAALKKEEKALLKQLAALERRIAALARRIRALEQELAALEAELAELEKEI 92

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gi 530375579  622 SMKRSQWEMEKHNLESTMKTY-----VSKLN--------AETSRALTAEVYFLQCRRDFG------LLHLEQTEKECLNQ 682
Cdd:COG4942    93 AELRAELEAQKEELAELLRALyrlgrQPPLAlllspedfLDAVRRLQYLKYLAPARREQAeelradLAELAALRAELEAE 172

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gi 530375579  683 LARVTHMAASNLESLQ-LKAAVDSWNAIVADVRNKIAFLRTQYNEQINKVKQ 733
Cdd:COG4942   173 RAELEALLAELEEERAaLEALKAERQKLLARLEKELAELAAELAELQQEAEE 224

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in DAZ (deleted in azoospermia)-interacting protein 3 (DZIP3) and similar proteins; DZIP3, also known as RNA-binding ubiquitin ligase of 138 kDa (RUL138) or 2A-HUB protein, is an RNA-binding E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that interacts with coactivator-associated arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1) and acts as a transcriptional coactivator of estrogen receptor (ER) alpha. It is also a histone H2A ubiquitin ligase that catalyzes monoubiquitination of H2A at lysine 119, functioning as a combinatorial component of the repression machinery required for repressing a specific chemokine gene expression program, critically modulating migratory responses to Toll-like receptors (TLR) activation. DZIP3 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger at the C-terminus.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd16460     2 PCVICHEAFSDgDRLLVLPCAHKFHTQCIGPWLDGQQTCPTCRLHV 47

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Tetratricopeptide repeat protein 3 (TTC3) and similar proteins; TTC3, also known as protein DCRR1, TPR repeat protein D, TPR repeat protein 3, or RING finger protein 105 (RNF105), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase encoded by a gene within the Down syndrome (DS) critical region on chromosome 21. It affects differentiation and Golgi compactness in neurons through specific actin-regulating pathways. It inhibits the neuronal-like differentiation of pheocromocytoma cells by activating RhoA and by binding to Citron proteins. TTC3 is an Akt-specific E3 ligase that binds to phosphorylated Akt and facilitates its ubiquitination and degradation within the nucleus. It contains four N-terminal TPR motifs, a potential coiled-coil region and a Citron binding region in the central part, and a C-terminal C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd16481     1 PCIICHDDLKPDQLAKLECGHIFHKECIKQWLKEQSTCPTCRVHV 45

H2 subclass of RING (RING-H2) fingers and its variants; The RING finger is a specialized type of Zn-finger of 40 to 60 residues that binds two atoms of zinc. It is defined by the "cross-brace" motif that chelates zinc atoms by eight amino acid residues, typically Cys or His, arranged in a characteristic spacing. Canonical RING motifs have been categorized into two major subclasses, RING-HC (C3HC4-type) and RING-H2 (C3H2C3-type), according to their Cys/His content. There are also many variants of RING fingers: some have different Cys/His patterns while some lack a single Cys or His residue at typical Zn ligand positions (the fourth or eighth zinc ligand is prevalently exchanged for an Asp, which can indeed chelate Zn in a RING finger as well). This family corresponds to the H2 subclass of RING (RING-H2) finger proteins that are characterized by containing C3H2C3-type canonical RING-H2 fingers or noncanonical RING-H2 finger variants, including C4HC3- (RING-CH alias RINGv), C3H3C2-, C3H2C2D-, C3DHC3-, and C4HC2H-type modified RING-H2 fingers. The canonical RING-H2 finger has been defined as C-X2-C-X(9-39)-C-X(1-3)-H-X(2-3)-H-X2-C-X(4-48)-C-X2-C, X is any amino acid and the number of X residues varies in different fingers. It binds two Zn ions in a unique "cross-brace" arrangement, which distinguishes it from tandem zinc fingers and other similar motifs. RING-H2 finger can be found in a group of diverse proteins with a variety of cellular functions, including oncogenesis, development, viral replication, signal transduction, the cell cycle and apoptosis. Many of them are ubiquitin-protein ligases (E3s) that serves as a scaffold for binding to ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes (E2s, also referred to as ubiquitin carrier proteins or UBCs) in close proximity to substrate proteins, which enables efficient transfer of ubiquitin from E2 to the substrates.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENL-SPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQG-TCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16448     1 CVICLEEFeEGDVVRLLPCGHVFHLACILRWLESGNnTCPLCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in synoviolin and similar proteins; Synoviolin, also known as synovial apoptosis inhibitor 1 (Syvn1), Hrd1, or Der3, is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-anchoring E3 ubiquitin ligase that functions as a suppressor of ER stress-induced apoptosis and plays a role in homeostasis maintenance. It also targets tumor suppressor gene p53 for proteasomal degradation, suggesting crosstalk between ER associated degradation (ERAD) and p53 mediated apoptotic pathway under ER stress. Moreover, synoviolin controls body weight and mitochondrial biogenesis through negative regulation of the thermogenic coactivator peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor coactivator (PGC)-1beta. It upregulates amyloid beta production by targeting a negative regulator of gamma-secretase, Retention in endoplasmic reticulum 1 (Rer1), for degradation. It is also involved in the degradation of endogenous immature nicastrin, and affects amyloid beta-protein generation. Moreover, synoviolin is highly expressed in rheumatoid synovial cells and may be involved in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It functions as an anti-apoptotic factor that is responsible for the outgrowth of synovial cells during the development of RA. It promotes inositol-requiring enzyme 1 (IRE1) ubiquitination and degradation in synovial fibroblasts with collagen-induced arthritis. Furthermore, the upregulation of synoviolin may represent a protective response against neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD). In addition, synoviolin is involved in liver fibrogenesis. Synoviolin contains a C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPENlSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16479     4 CIICREEMTVGA-KKLPCGHIFHLSCLRSWLQRQQTCPTCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger proteins RNF126, RNF115, and similar proteins; This subfamily includes RING finger proteins RNF126, RNF115, and similar proteins. RNF126 is a Bag6-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase that is involved in the mislocalized protein (MLP) pathway of quality control. It regulates the retrograde sorting of the cation-independent mannose 6-phosphate receptor (CI-MPR). RNF126 promotes cancer cell proliferation by targeting the tumor suppressor p21 for ubiquitin-mediated degradation, and could be a novel therapeutic target in breast and prostate cancers. It is also able to ubiquitylate cytidine deaminase (AID), a poorly soluble protein that is essential for antibody diversification. RNF115, also known as Rab7-interacting ring finger protein (Rabring 7), or zinc finger protein 364 (ZNF364), or breast cancer-associated gene 2 (BCA2), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is an endogenous inhibitor of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation; this inhibition increases the efficacy of metformin in breast cancer cells. It also functions as a cofactor in the restriction imposed by tetherin on HIV-1, and targets HIV-1 Gag for lysosomal degradation, impairing virus assembly and release, in a tetherin-independent manner. Moreover, RNF115 is a Rab7-binding protein that stimulates c-Myc degradation through mono-ubiquitination of MM-1. It also plays crucial roles as a Rab7 target protein in vesicle traffic to late endosome/lysosome and lysosome biogenesis. RNF115 and RNF126 associate with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and promote ubiquitylation of EGFR, suggesting they play a role in the ubiquitin-dependent sorting and downregulation of membrane receptors. Both of them contain an N-terminal BCA2 Zinc-finger domain (BZF), AKT-phosphorylation sites, and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLS-PENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16667     1 ECAVCKEDFEvGEEVRQLPCKHLFHPDCIVPWLELHNSCPVCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 126 (RNF126) and similar proteins; RNF126 is a Bag6-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase that is involved in the mislocalized protein (MLP) pathway of quality control. It regulates the retrograde sorting of the cation-independent mannose 6-phosphate receptor (CI-MPR). Moreover, RNF126 promotes cancer cell proliferation by targeting the tumor suppressor p21 for ubiquitin-mediated degradation, and could be a novel therapeutic target in breast and prostate cancers. It is also able to ubiquitylate cytidine deaminase (AID), a poorly soluble protein that is essential for antibody diversification. In addition, RNF126 and the related protein, RNF115 associate with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and promote ubiquitylation of EGFR, suggesting they play a role in the ubiquitin-dependent sorting and downregulation of membrane receptors. RNF126 contains an N-terminal BCA2 Zinc-finger domain (BZF), the AKT-phosphorylation sites, and the C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLS-PENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16801     2 CPVCKEDYTvGENVRQLPCNHLFHNDCIVPWLEQHDTCPVCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in protein E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase Praja-1, Praja-2, and similar proteins; This family includes two highly similar E3 ubiquitin-protein ligases, Praja-1 and Praja-2. Praja-1, also known as RING finger protein 70, is a RING-H2 finger ubiquitin ligase encoded by gene PJA1, a novel human X chromosome gene abundantly expressed in the brain. It has been implicated in bone and liver development, as well as memory formation and X-linked mental retardation (MRX). Praja-1 interacts with and activates the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UbcH5B, and shows E2-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase activity. It is a 3-deazaneplanocin A (DZNep)-induced ubiquitin ligase that directly ubiquitinates individual polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) subunits in a cell free system, which leads to their proteasomal degradation. It also plays an important role in neuronal plasticity, which is the basis for learning and memory. Moreover, Praja-1 ubiquitinates embryonic liver fodrin (ELF) and Smad3, but not Smad4, in a transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta)-dependent manner. It controls ELF abundance through ubiquitin-mediated degradation, and further regulates TGF-beta signaling, which plays a key role in the suppression of gastric carcinoma. Praja-1 also regulates the transcription function of the homeodomain protein Dlx5 by controlling the stability of Dlxin-1, via a ubiquitin-dependent degradation pathway. Praja-2, also known as RING finger protein 131, NEURODAP1, or KIAA0438, is an E2-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase that interacts with and activates the ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme UbcH5B. It functions as an A-kinase anchoring protein (AKAP)-like E3 ubiquitin ligase that plays a critical role in controlling cyclic AMP (cAMP)-dependent PKA activity and pro-survival signaling, and further promotes cell proliferation and growth. Praja-2 is also involved in protein sorting at the postsynaptic density region of axosomatic synapses and possibly plays a role in synaptic communication and plasticity. Together with the AMPK-related kinase SIK2 and the CDK5 activator CDK5R1/p35, it forms a SIK2-p35-PJA2 complex that plays an essential role for glucose homeostasis in pancreatic beta cell functional compensation. Praja-2 ubiquitylates and degrades Mob, a core component of NDR/LATS kinase and a positive regulator of the tumor-suppressor Hippo signaling. Both Praja-1 and Praja-2 contain a potential nuclear localization signal (NLS) and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 motif.

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gi 530375579  942 CVIC-HENLSPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRlHVL 986
Cdd:cd16465     2 CPICcSEYVKDEIATELPCHHLFHKPCITAWLQKSGTCPVCR-HVL 46

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana protein SUGAR INSENSITIVE 3 (SIS3) and similar proteins; SIS3 is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that acts as a positive regulator of sugar signaling during early seedling development. SIS3 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRL 983
Cdd:cd23118     3 CTICLEDFEDgEKLRVLPCQHQFHSECVDQWLRRNPKCPVCRR 45

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 130 (RNF130) and similar proteins; RNF130, also known as Goliath homolog (H-Goliath), is a paralog of RNF128, also known as gene related to anergy in lymphocytes protein (GRAIL). It is a transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase expressed in leukocytes. It has a self-ubiquitination property, and controls the development of T cell clonal anergy by ubiquitination. RNF130 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPENL-SVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHVL 986
Cdd:cd16803     3 CAVCIEGYKQNDVvRILPCKHVFHKSCVDPWLNEHCTCPMCKLNIL 48

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 103 (RNF103) and similar proteins; RNF103, also known as KF-1 or zinc finger protein 103 homolog (Zfp-103), is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-resident E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is widely expressed in many different organs, including brain, heart, kidney, spleen, and lung. It is involved in the ER-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway by interacting with components of the ERAD pathway, including Derlin-1 and VCP. RNF103 contains several hydrophobic regions at its N-terminal and middle regions, as well as a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPEN-LSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQ-QGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16473     7 CAICLENYQNGDlLRGLPCGHVFHQNCIDVWLERdNHCCPVCR 49

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 128 (RNF128) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes RING finger proteins RNF128, RNF133, RNF148, and similar proteins, which belong to a larger PA-TM-RING ubiquitin ligase family that has been characterized by containing an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger followed by a putative PEST sequence. RNF128, also known as gene related to anergy in lymphocytes protein (GRAIL), is a type 1 transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is a critical regulator of adaptive immunity and development. It inhibits cytokine gene transcription, is expressed in anergic CD4+ T cells, and has been implicated in primary T cell activation, survival, and differentiation, as well as in T cell anergy and oral tolerance. It induces T cell anergy through the ubiquitination activity of its cytosolic RING finger. It regulates expression of the costimulatory molecule CD40L on CD4 T cells, and ubiquitinates the costimulatory molecule CD40 ligand (CD40L) during the induction of T cell anergy. Moreover, RNF128 interacts with the luminal/extracellular portion of both CD151 and the related tetraspanin CD81 via its PA domain, which promoted ubiquitination of cytosolic lysine residues. It also down-modulates the expression of CD83 (previously described as a cell surface marker for mature dendritic cells) on CD4 T cells. Furthermore, Rho guanine dissociation inhibitor (RhoGDI) has been identified as a potential substrate of RNF128, suggesting a role for Rho effector molecules in T cell anergy. In addition, RNF128 plays a role in environmental stress responses. It promotes environmental salinity tolerance in euryhaline tilapia. RNF133 is a testis-specific endoplasmic reticulum-associated E3 ubiquitin ligase that is mainly present in the cytoplasm of elongated spermatids. It may play a role in sperm maturation through an ER-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway. RNF148 is a testis-specific E3 ubiquitin ligase that is abundantly expressed in testes and slightly expressed in pancreas. Its expression is regulated by histone deacetylases.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHVL 986
Cdd:cd16802     3 CAVCIEPYKPnDVVRILTCNHLFHKNCIDPWLLEHRTCPMCKCDIL 48

RING-H2 zinc finger domain; There are 8 cysteine/ histidine residues which are proposed to be the conserved residues involved in zinc binding. The protein, of which this domain is the conserved region, participates in diverse functions relevant to chromosome metabolism and cell cycle control.

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gi 530375579   941 PCVICHENLSPE-NLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:pfam12678   13 PCPECQAPGDDEcPVVWGECGHAFHLHCISRWLKTNNTCPLCR 55

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana MED25-binding RING-H2 protein (MBR) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes MBR1 and MBR2 (also called HAL3-interacting protein 1 or AtHIP1). They are E3 ubiquitin-protein ligases that function as regulators of MED25 stability by targeting MED25 for degradation in a RING-H2-dependent manner. Proteasome-dependent degradation of MED25 seems to activate its function as a positive regulator of FLOWERING LOCUS T (FT) and is important to induce the expression of FT, and consequently to promote flowering. MBR2 may also function downstream of HAL3 and be required for HAL3-regulated plant growth. Activation of MBR2 by HAL3 may lead to the degradation of cell cycle suppressors, resulting in enhancement of cell division and plant growth. Both MBR1 and MBR2 contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHVL 986
Cdd:cd23113     4 KCCICQEEYEEgDELGTIECGHEYHSDCIKQWLVQKNLCPICKATAL 50

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 115 (RNF115) and similar proteins; RNF115, also known as Rab7-interacting ring finger protein (Rabring 7), or zinc finger protein 364 (ZNF364), or breast cancer-associated gene 2 (BCA2), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that is an endogenous inhibitor of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation and its inhibition increases the efficacy of metformin in breast cancer cells. It also functions as a co-factor in the restriction imposed by tetherin on HIV-1, and targets HIV-1 Gag for lysosomal degradation, impairing virus assembly and release, in a tetherin-independent manner. Moreover, RNF115 is a Rab7-binding protein that stimulates c-Myc degradation through mono-ubiquitination of MM-1. It also plays crucial roles as a Rab7 target protein in vesicle traffic to late endosome/lysosome and lysosome biogenesis. Furthermore, RNF115 and the related protein, RNF126 associate with the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and promote ubiquitylation of EGFR, suggesting they play a role in the ubiquitin-dependent sorting and downregulation of membrane receptors. RNF115 contains an N-terminal BCA2 Zinc-finger domain (BZF), the AKT-phosphorylation sites, and the C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLS-PENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16800     3 CPVCKEDYTvGEQVRQLPCNHFFHSDCIVPWLELHDTCPVCR 44

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 213 (RNF213) and similar proteins; RNF213, also known as ALK lymphoma oligomerization partner on chromosome 17 or Moyamoya steno-occlusive disease-associated AAA+ and RING finger protein (mysterin), is an intracellular soluble protein that functions as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase and AAA+ ATPase, which possibly contributes to vascular development through mechanical processes in the cell. It plays a unique role in endothelial cells for proper gene expression in response to inflammatory signals from the environment. Mutations in RNF213 may be associated with Moyamoya disease (MMD), an idiopathic cerebrovascular occlusive disorder prevalent in East Asia. It also acts as a nuclear marker for acanthomorph phylogeny. RNF213 contains two tandem enzymatically active AAA+ ATPase modules and a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. It can form a huge ring-shaped oligomeric complex.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLspeNLSV-LPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRlhVLLPEEF 991
Cdd:cd16561     4 ECSICLEDL---NDPVkLPCDHVFCEECIRQWLPGQMSCPLCR--TELPDDF 50

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger proteins RNF24, RNF122, and similar proteins; This subfamily includes RNF24, RNF122, and similar proteins. RNF24 is an intrinsic membrane protein localized in the Golgi apparatus. It specifically interacts with the ankyrin-repeats domains (ARDs) of TRPC1, -3, -4, -5, -6, and -7, and affects TRPC intracellular trafficking without affecting their activity. RNF122 is a RING finger protein associated with HEK 293T cell viability. It is localized to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the Golgi apparatus, and overexpressed in anaplastic thyroid cancer cells. RNF122 functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase that can ubiquitinate itself and undergo degradation through its RING finger in a proteasome-dependent manner. Both RNF24 and RNF122 contain an N-terminal transmembrane domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd16469     3 CAVCLEEFKLkEELGVCPCGHAFHTKCLKKWLEVRNSCPICKSPV 47

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase BIG BROTHER (BB) and similar proteins; BB (also known as protein ENHANCER OF DA1-1 or EOD1) is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that limits organ size, and possibly seed size, in a dose-dependent manner. It negatively regulates the duration of cell proliferation in leaves and petals independently of the major phytohormones (e.g. auxin, cytokinin, gibberellin, brassinosteroids, ethylene, abscisic acid, jasmonic acid), probably by targeting growth stimulators for degradation. It limits the proliferation of root meristematic cells. BB polyubiquitinates DA1. It is involved in the promotion of leaf senescence, in addition to its function in restricting plant growth. BB-related is an E3 ubiquitin-ligase probably involved in organ size regulation. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVIC-HENLSPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd23115     7 CVICrLEYEEGEDLLTLPCKHCYHSECIQQWLQINKVCPVCSAEV 51

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 150 (RNF150) and similar proteins; RNF150 is a RING finger protein and its polymorphisms may be associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk in the Chinese population. Further studies with larger numbers of participants worldwide are needed for validation of the relationships between RNF150 genetic variants and the pathogenesis of COPD. RNF150 contains an N-terminal signal peptide, a protease-associated (PA) domain, a transmembrane (TM) domain and a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger domain followed by a putative PEST sequence.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPENL-SVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHVL 986
Cdd:cd16805     9 CAVCIEGYKPNDVvRILPCRHLFHKSCVDPWLLDHRTCPMCKMNIL 54

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 12 (RNF12) and similar proteins; RNF12, also known as LIM domain-interacting RING finger protein or RING finger LIM domain-binding protein (R-LIM), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase encoded by gene RLIM that is crucial for normal embryonic development in some species and for normal X inactivation in mice. It thus functions as a major sex-specific epigenetic regulator of female mouse nurturing tissues. RNF12 is widely expressed during embryogenesis, and mainly localizes to the cell nucleus, where it regulates the levels of many proteins, including CLIM, LMO, HDAC2, TRF1, SMAD7, and REX1, by proteasomal degradation. Its functional activity is regulated by phosphorylation-dependent nucleocytoplasmic shuttling. It is negatively regulated by pluripotency factors in embryonic stem cells. p53 represses its transcription through Sp1. RNF12 is the primary factor responsible for X chromosome inactivation (XCI) in female placental mammals. It is an indispensable factor in up-regulation of Xist transcription, thereby leading to initiation of random XCI. It also targets REX1, an inhibitor of XCI, for proteasomal degradation. RNF12 also acts as a co-regulator for a range of transcription factors, particularly those containing a LIM homeodomain, and modulates the formation of transcriptional multiprotein complexes. It is a negative regulator of Smad7, which in turn negatively regulates the signaling of type I receptors from the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta) superfamily. In addition, paternal RNF12 is a critical survival factor for milk-producing alveolar cells. RNF12 contains an nuclear localization signal (NLS) and a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPEN-LSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHVL 986
Cdd:cd16674     3 CSVCITEYTEGNkLRKLPCSHEYHVHCIDRWLSENSTCPICRRAVL 48

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger proteins RNF111, RNF165, and similar proteins; The family includes RING finger proteins RNF111, RNF165, and similar proteins. RNF111, also known as Arkadia, is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that targets intracellular effectors and modulators of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta)/Nodal-related signaling for polyubiquitination and proteasome-dependent degradation. It also interacts with the clathrin-adaptor 2 (AP2) complex and regulates endocytosis of certain cell surface receptors, leading to modulation of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and possibly other signaling pathways. The N-terminal half of RNF111 harbors three SUMO-interacting motifs (SIMs). It thus functions as a SUMO-targeted ubiquitin ligase (STUbL) that directly links nonproteolytic ubiquitylation and SUMOylation in the DNA damage response, as well as triggers degradation of signal-induced polysumoylated proteins, such as the promyelocytic leukemia protein (PML). RNF165, also known as Arkadia-like 2, Arkadia2, or Ark2C, is an E3 ubiquitin ligase with homology to the C-terminal half of RNF111. It is expressed specifically in the nervous system, and can serve to amplify neuronal responses to specific signals. It acts as a positive regulator of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-Smad signaling that is involved in motor neuron (MN) axon elongation. Both RNF165 and RNF111 contain a C-terminal C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENL-SPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLH 984
Cdd:cd16474     3 CTICLSDFeEGEDVRRLPCMHLFHQECVDQWLSTNKRCPICRVD 46

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 38 (RNF38) and similar proteins; RNF38 is a nuclear E3 ubiquitin protein ligase that is widely expressed throughout the human body, and is especially highly expressed in the heart, brain, placenta and the testis. It recognizes p53 as a substrate for ubiquitination, and thus plays a role in regulating p53. The overexpression of RNF38 increases p53 ubiquitination and alters p53 localization. It is also capable of autoubiquitination. RNF38 expression is negatively regulated by the serotonergic system. Induction of RNF38 may be involved in the anxiety-like behavior or non-cell autonomy in Oryzias latipes by the decline of serotonin (5-HT) levels. RNF38 contains a coiled-coil motif, a KIL motif (Lys-X2-Ile/Leu-X2-Ile/Leu, X can be any amino acid), a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger, as well as two potential nuclear localization signals.

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gi 530375579  931 NPDEEEEEEEPCVICHENL-SPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16679    12 NPNNHQSEQTLCVVCMCDFeSRQLLRVLPCNHEFHAKCVDKWLKANRTCPICR 64

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae alcohol-sensitive RING finger protein 1 (ASR1) and similar proteins; ASR1 is required for tolerance to alcohol. It signals alcohol stress to the nucleus. ASR1 contains a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGT--CPTCRLHVLLPEE 990
Cdd:cd23120     4 CPICLEEMNSGTGYLADCGHEFHLTCIREWHNKSGNldCPICRVESLLLED 54

RING finger, HC subclass, found in Equid alphaherpesvirus 1 (Equine herpesvirus 1/EHV-1) regulatory protein and similar proteins; EHV-1 regulatory protein belongs to the Vmw110 (IPC0) protein family. It contains a typical C3HC4-type RING-HC finger and binds zinc stably.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSPENlSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd23130     2 VCPICLDDPEDEA-ITLPCLHQFCYTCILRWLQTSPTCPLCK 42

RING finger, HC subclass, found in ligand of numb protein X 3 (LNX3); LNX3, also known as PDZ domain-containing RING finger protein 3 (PDZRN3), or Semaphorin cytoplasmic domain-associated protein 3 (SEMACAP3), is an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that was first identified as a Semaphorin-binding partner. It is also responsible for the ubiquitination and degradation of Numb, a component of the Notch signaling pathway that functions in the specification of cell fates during development and is known to control cell numbers during neurogenesis in vertebrates. LNX3 acts as a negative regulator of osteoblast differentiation by inhibiting Wnt-beta-catenin signaling. LNX3 also plays an important role in neuromuscular junction formation. It interacts with and ubiquitinates the muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK), thus promoting its endocytosis and negatively regulating the cell surface expression of this key regulator of postsynaptic assembly. LNX3 contains an N-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger, two PDZ domains, and a C-terminal LNX3 homology (LNX3H) domain.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLspENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPT-CR 982
Cdd:cd16718     7 CNLCNKVL--EDPLTTPCGHVFCAGCVLPWVVQQGSCPVkCQ 46

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in TRAF-interacting protein (TRAIP) and similar proteins; TRAIP, also known as RING finger protein 206 (RNF206) or TRIP, is a ubiquitously expressed nucleolar E3 ubiquitin ligase important for cellular proliferation and differentiation. It is found near mitotic chromosomes and functions as a regulator of the spindle assembly checkpoint. TRAIP interacts with tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-receptor-associated factor (TRAF) proteins and inhibits TNF-alpha-mediated nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB activation. It also interacts with two tumor suppressors CYLD and spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk), and DNA polymerase eta, which facilitates translesional synthesis after DNA damage. TRAIP contains an N-terminal C3H2C2-type RING-H2 finger and an extended coiled-coil domain.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENL-SPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16480     2 CTICSDFFdNSRDVAAIHCGHTFHYDCLLQWFDTSRTCPQCR 43

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in BRCA1-associated protein (BRAP2) and similar proteins; BRAP2, also known as impedes mitogenic signal propagation (IMP), RING finger protein 52, or renal carcinoma antigen NY-REN-63, is a novel cytoplasmic protein interacting with the two functional nuclear localization signal (NLS) motifs of BRCA1, a nuclear protein linked to breast cancer. It also binds to the SV40 large T antigen NLS motif and the bipartite NLS motif found in mitosin. BRAP2 serves as a cytoplasmic retention protein and plays a role in the regulation of nuclear protein transport. It contains an N-terminal RNA recognition motif (RRM), also known as RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), followed by a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger and a UBP-type zinc finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENL--SPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWlmQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16457     3 CPVCLERMdeSVSGILTILCNHSFHCSCLSKW--GDSSCPVCR 43

first RING finger, H2 subclass, found in RING finger protein 32 (RNF32) and similar proteins; RNF32 is mainly expressed in testis spermatogenesis, most likely in spermatocytes and/or in spermatids, suggesting a possible role in sperm formation. RNF32 contains two C3H2C3-type RING-H2 fingers separated by an IQ domain of unknown function. Although the biological function of RNF32 remains unclear, proteins with double RING-H2 fingers may act as scaffolds for binding several proteins that function in the same pathway. This model corresponds to the first RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPW--LMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16677     1 PCPICLEDFGLQQQVLLSCSHVFHRACLESFerFSGKKTCPMCR 44

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae transmembrane E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase 1 (TUL1) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae TUL1, Schizosaccharomyces pombe DSC E3 ubiquitin ligase complex subunit 1 (DSC1), and Arabidopsis thaliana protein FLYING SAUCER 2 (FLY2). TUL1 is the catalytic component of DSC E3 ubiquitin ligase complexes that tag proteins present in Golgi, endosome and vacuole membranes and function in protein homeostasis under non-stress conditions, and support a role in protein quality control. It mediates ubiquitination of vacuolar proteins such as CPS1, PPN1, PEP12 and other proteins containing exposed hydrophilic residues within their transmembrane domains, leading to their sorting into internal vesicles in late endosomes. TUL1 also targets the unpalmitoylated endosomal SNARE TLG1 to the multivesicular body (MVB) pathway. DSC1, also known as defective for SREBP cleavage protein 1, is the catalytic component of the DSC E3 ubiquitin ligase complex required for the sre1 transcriptional activator proteolytic cleavage to release the soluble transcription factor from the membrane in low oxygen or sterol conditions. FLY2 acts as an E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that may be involved in xylem development. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVIC-------HENLSPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHvlLP 988
Cdd:cd23117     7 CVICmsdielpSTNSVRRDYMVTPCNHIFHTNCLERWMDIKLECPTCRRP--LP 58

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in p53-induced RING-H2 protein (Pirh2) and similar proteins; Pirh2, also known as RING finger and CHY zinc finger domain-containing protein 1 (Rchy1), androgen receptor N-terminal-interacting protein, CH-rich-interacting match with PLAG1, RING finger protein 199 (RNF199), or zinc finger protein 363 (ZNF363), is a p53 inducible E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that functions as a negative regulator of p53. It preferably ubiquitylates the tetrameric form of p53 in vitro and in vivo, suggesting a role of Pirh2 in downregulating the transcriptionally active form of p53 in the cell. Moreover, Pirh2 inhibits the transcriptional activity of p73, a homolog of the tumor suppressor p53, by promoting its ubiquitination. It also monoubiquitinates DNA polymerase eta (PolH) to suppress translesion DNA synthesis. Furthermore, Pirh2 functions as a negative regulator of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p27(Kip1) function by promoting ubiquitin-dependent proteasomal degradation. Pirh2 enhances androgen receptor (AR) signaling through inhibition of histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) and is overexpressed in prostate cancer. It interacts with TIP60 and this association may regulate Pirh2 stability. In addition, the oncoprotein pleomorphic adenoma gene like 2 (PLAGL2) can bind to the Pirh2 dimer and therefore control the stability of Pirh2. Pirh2 contains a total of nine zinc-binding sites with six located at the N-terminal region, two in the C3H2C3-type RING-H2 domain, and one in the C-terminal region. Nine zinc binding sites comprise three different zinc coordination schemes, including RING type cross-brace zinc coordination, C4 zinc finger, and a novel left-handed beta-spiral zinc-binding motif formed by three recurrent CCHC sequence motifs. This subfamily also includes Drosophila melanogaster Deltex, a ubiquitously expressed cytoplasmic ubiquitin E3 ligase that mediates Notch activation in Drosophila. It selectively suppresses T-cell activation through degradation of a key signaling molecule, MAP kinase kinase kinase 1 (MEKK1). It also inhibits Jun-mediated transcription at the stage of Ras-dependent Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK) activation. Deltex contains N-terminal two Notch-binding WWE domains that physically interact with the Notch ankyrin domains, a proline-rich motif that shares homology with SH3-binding domains, and a RING finger at the C-terminus.

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENL--SPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQG-TCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16464     1 NCPVCLEDLftSREPVHVLPCGHLMHSTCFEEYLKSGNyRCPLCS 45

Modified RING-CH finger, H2 subclass (C4HC2H-type), found in the ZNRF family; The ZNRF family includes zinc/RING finger proteins ZNRF1, ZNRF2, and similar proteins. It has been characterized by containing a unique combination of zinc finger-RING finger motifs in the C-terminal region, which is evolutionarily conserved in a wide range of species, including Caenorhabditis elegans and Drosophila. ZNRF proteins function as E3 ubiquitin ligases and are highly expressed in central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) neurons, particularly during development and in adulthood. ZNRF1 and ZNRF2 are differentially localized within the synaptic region. ZNRF1 is associated with synaptic vesicle membranes, whereas ZNRF2 is present in presynaptic plasma membranes. They are N-myrisotoylated and also located in the endosome-lysosome compartment in fibroblasts. ZNRF proteins may play a role in the establishment and maintenance of neuronal transmission and plasticity via their ubiquitin ligase activity, as well as in regulating Ca2+-dependent exocytosis. The RING fingers found in ZNRF proteins are modified as C4HC2H-type RING-CH finger, rather than the typical C4HC3-type RING-CH finger, which is a variant of the RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCP 979
Cdd:cd16489     2 CVICLEELEAgDTIARLPCLCIYHKKCIDDWFEVNRSCP 40

Zinc finger, C3HC4 type (RING finger);

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gi 530375579   942 CVICHENLSpENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTC 981
Cdd:pfam13923    2 CPICMDMLK-DPSTTTPCGHVFCQDCILRALRAGNECPLC 40

RING finger, HC subclass, found in ligand of Numb protein LNX3, LNX4, and similar proteins; The ligand of Numb protein X (LNX) family, also known as PDZ and RING (PDZRN) family, includes LNX1-5, which can interact with Numb, a key regulator of neurogenesis and neuronal differentiation. LNX5 (also known as PDZK4, or PDZRN4L) shows high sequence homology to LNX3 and LNX4, but it lacks the RING domain. LNX1-4 proteins function as E3 ubiquitin ligases and have a unique domain architecture consisting of an N-terminal RING-HC finger for E3 ubiquitin ligase activity and either two or four PDZ domains necessary for the substrate-binding. This family corresponds to LNX3/LNX4-like proteins, which contains a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger and two PDZ domains.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLspENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCP-TCR 982
Cdd:cd16512     3 CKLCLGVL--EEPLATPCGHVFCAGCVLPWVVRNGSCPlKCE 42

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 141 (RNF141) and similar proteins; RNF141, also known as zinc finger protein 230 (ZNF230), is a RING finger protein present primarily in the nuclei of spermatogonia, the acrosome, and the tail of spermatozoa. It may have a broad function during early development of vertebrates. It plays an important role in spermatogenesis, including spermatogenic cell proliferation and sperm maturation, as well as motility and fertilization. It also exhibits DNA binding activity. RNF141/ZNF230 gene mutations may be associated with azoospermia. RNF141 contains a C3HC4-type RING finger domain that may function as an activator module in transcription.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENlSPEnlSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16545     3 CCICMDR-KAD--LILPCAHSYCQKCIDKWSDRHRTCPICR 40

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in 43 kDa receptor-associated protein of the synapse (Rapsyn) and similar proteins; Rapsyn, also known as acetylcholine receptor (AChR)-associated 43 kDa protein or RING finger protein 205 (RNF205), is a 43 kDa postsynaptic protein that plays an essential role in the clustering and maintenance of AChR in the postsynaptic membrane of the motor endplate. AChRs enable the transport of rapsyn from the Golgi complex to the plasma membrane through a molecule-specific interaction. Rapsyn also mediates subsynaptic anchoring of protein kinase A (PKA) type I in close proximity to the postsynaptic membrane, which is essential for synapse maintenance. Its mutations in humans cause endplate AChR deficiency and myasthenic syndrome. Rapsyn contains an N-terminal myristoylation signal required for membrane association, seven tetratricopeptide repeats (TPRs) that subserve rapsyn self-association, a coiled-coil domain responsible for the binding of determinants within the long cytoplasmic loop of each AChR subunit, a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger that binds to the cytoplasmic domain of beta-dystroglycan and to S-NRAP and links rapsyn to the subsynaptic cytoskeleton, and a serine phosphorylation site.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLS--PENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQG-TCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16478     4 CGMCGESIGekNEQLQALPCSHIFHLKCLQTNLRGGTrGCPNCR 47

RING-finger-containing ubiquitin ligase [Posttranslational modification, protein turnover, chaperones];

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSP-ENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQ-QGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:COG5540   326 CAICMSNFIKnDRLRVLPCDHRFHVGCVDKWLLGySNKCPVCR 368

RING finger, HC subclass, found in checkpoint with forkhead and RING finger domains protein (CHFR); CHFR, also known as RING finger protein 196 (RNF196), is a checkpoint protein that delays entry into mitosis in response to stress. It functions as an E3 ubiquitin ligase that ubiquitinates and degrades its target proteins, such as Aurora-A, Plk1, Kif22, and PARP-1, which are critical for proper mitotic transitions. It also plays an important role in cell cycle progression and tumor suppression, and is negatively regulated by SUMOylation-mediated proteasomal ubiquitylation. Moreover, CHFR is involved in the early stage of the DNA damage response, which mediates the crosstalk between ubiquitination and poly-ADP-ribosylation. CHFR contains a fork head associated (FHA) domain and a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSpENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWL-MQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd16503     5 CSICQDLLH-DCVSLQPCMHNFCAACYSDWMeRSNTECPTCRATV 48

Component of SCF ubiquitin ligase and anaphase-promoting complex [Posttranslational modification, protein turnover, chaperones / Cell division and chromosome partitioning];

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gi 530375579  941 PCVICHENLSPENLSVLP---CAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:COG5194    33 TCPECQFGMTPGDECPVVwgvCNHAFHDHCIYRWLDTKGVCPLDR 77

RING finger, H2 subclass, found in Arabidopsis thaliana protein ABA INSENSITIVE RING PROTEIN 1 (AIRP1) and similar proteins; This subfamily includes Arabidopsis thaliana AIRP1 and RING-H2 finger B1a (RHB1A). AIRP1, also known as RING-type E3 ubiquitin transferase AIRP1, possesses E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity in vitro when associated with the E2 enzyme UBC8. It plays combinatory roles with AIRP2 in the positive regulation of the abscisic acid-mediated drought stress response. RHB1A is a probable E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase. Members of this subfamily contain a C3H2C3-type RING-H2 finger.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPENLSVLP-CAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTC 981
Cdd:cd23116     5 CPTCLEGYTEENPKLLTkCGHHFHLACIYEWMERSERCPVC 45

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger protein 151 (RNF151) and similar proteins; RNF151 is a testis-specific RING finger protein that interacts with dysbindin, a synaptic and microtubular protein that binds brain snapin, a SNARE-binding protein that mediates intracellular membrane fusion in both neuronal and non-neuronal cells. Thus, it may be involved in acrosome formation of spermatids by interacting with multiple proteins participating in membrane biogenesis and microtubule organization. RNF151 contains a C3HC4-type RING finger domain, a putative nuclear localization signal (NLS), and a TNF receptor associated factor (TRAF)-type zinc finger domain.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPEnlSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCRLHV 985
Cdd:cd16547     6 CSICHGVLRCP--VRLSCSHIFCKKCILQWLKRQETCPCCRKEV 47

RING finger, HC subclass, found in RING finger and transmembrane domain-containing protein RNFT1, RNFT2, and similar proteins; Both RNFT1 and RNFT2 are multi-pass membrane proteins containing a C3HC4-type RING-HC finger. Their biological roles remain unclear.

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENL-SPenlSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16532     3 CPICQDEFkDP---VVLRCKHIFCEDCVSEWFERERTCPLCR 41

RING finger, HC subclass, found in topoisomerase I-binding arginine/serine-rich protein (Topors) and similar proteins; Topors, also known as topoisomerase I-binding RING finger protein, tumor suppressor p53- binding protein 3, or p53-binding protein 3 (p53BP3), is a ubiquitously expressed nuclear E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase that can ligate both ubiquitin and small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO) to substrate proteins in the nucleus. It contains an N-terminal C3HC4-type RING-HC finger which ligates ubiquitin to its target proteins including DNA topoisomerase I, p53, NKX3.1, H2AX, and the AAV-2 Rep78/68 proteins. As a RING-dependent E3 ubiquitin ligase, Topors works with the E2 enzymes UbcH5a, UbcH5c, and UbcH6, but not with UbcH7, CDC34, or UbcH2b. Topors acts as a tumor suppressor in various malignancies. It regulates p53 modification, suggesting it may be responsible for astrocyte elevated gene-1 (AEG-1, also known as metadherin, or LYRIC) ubiquitin modification. Plk1-mediated phosphorylation of Topors inhibits Topors-mediated sumoylation of p53, whereas p53 ubiquitination is enhanced, leading to p53 degradation. It also functions as a negative regulator of the prostate tumor suppressor NKX3.1. Moreover, Topors is associated with promyelocytic leukemia nuclear bodies, and may be involved in the cellular response to camptothecin. It also plays a key role in the turnover of H2AX protein, discriminating the type of DNA damaging stress. Furthermore, Topors is a cilia-centrosomal protein associated with autosomal dominant retinal degeneration. Mutations in TOPORS cause autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (adRP).

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gi 530375579  942 CVICHENLSPENLSVLPCAHKFHAQCIRPWLMQQGTCPTCR 982
Cdd:cd16574     4 CPICLDRFENEKAFLDGCFHAFCFTCILEWSKVKNECPLCK 44