RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982 131 DGVVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVDITFVMDYRGRRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPSR 207
Cdd:cd12505    1 DGVVRLRGLPYSCTEADIAHFFSGLDIVDITFVMDLRGGRKTGEAFVQFASPEMAAQALLKHKEEIGNRYIEIFPSR 77

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982  31 VYLIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIRNSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVYEI 109
Cdd:cd12730    1 VFIVRARGLPWSCTAEDVLSFFSDCRIRNGEDGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIELESEEDVQKALEQHRKYMGQRYVEVFEI 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982 131 DGVVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVDITFVMDYRGRRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPSR 207
Cdd:cd12505    1 DGVVRLRGLPYSCTEADIAHFFSGLDIVDITFVMDLRGGRKTGEAFVQFASPEMAAQALLKHKEEIGNRYIEIFPSR 77

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982  31 VYLIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIRNSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVYEI 109
Cdd:cd12730    1 VFIVRARGLPWSCTAEDVLSFFSDCRIRNGEDGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIELESEEDVQKALEQHRKYMGQRYVEVFEI 79

RNA recognition motif. (a.k.a. RRM, RBD, or RNP domain); The RRM motif is probably diagnostic of an RNA binding protein. RRMs are found in a variety of RNA binding proteins, including various hnRNP proteins, proteins implicated in regulation of alternative splicing, and protein components of snRNPs. The motif also appears in a few single stranded DNA binding proteins. The RRM structure consists of four strands and two helices arranged in an alpha/beta sandwich, with a third helix present during RNA binding in some cases The C-terminal beta strand (4th strand) and final helix are hard to align and have been omitted in the SEED alignment The LA proteins have an N terminal rrm which is included in the seed. There is a second region towards the C terminus that has some features characteriztic of a rrm but does not appear to have the important structural core of a rrm. The LA proteins are one of the main autoantigens in Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease.

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gi 148596982  134 VRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLN-IVDITFVMDYRGRRKtGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLK-HREEIGNRYIE 202
Cdd:pfam00076   1 LFVGNLPPDTTEEDLKDLFSKFGpIKSIRLVRDETGRSK-GFAFVEFEDEEDAEKAIEAlNGKELGGRELK 70

RNA recognition motif;

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gi 148596982   285 VHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPV-RITMEYSS-SGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLK-DRSHVQHRYIEL 353
Cdd:smart00360   2 LFVGNLPPDTTEEELRELFSKFGKVeSVRLVRDKeTGKSKGFAFVEFESEEDAEKALEAlNGKELDGRPLKV 73

RNA recognition motif (RRM) domain [Translation, ribosomal structure and biogenesis];

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gi 148596982  38 GLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIRNSengIHFLLNRD-GKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEK--HRMYMGQR 102
Cdd:COG0724    8 NLPYSVTEEDLRELFSEYGEVTS---VKLITDREtGRSRGFGFVEMPDDEEAQAAIEAlnGAELMGRT 72

RNA recognition motif. (a.k.a. RRM, RBD, or RNP domain); The RRM motif is probably diagnostic of an RNA binding protein. RRMs are found in a variety of RNA binding proteins, including various hnRNP proteins, proteins implicated in regulation of alternative splicing, and protein components of snRNPs. The motif also appears in a few single stranded DNA binding proteins. The RRM structure consists of four strands and two helices arranged in an alpha/beta sandwich, with a third helix present during RNA binding in some cases The C-terminal beta strand (4th strand) and final helix are hard to align and have been omitted in the SEED alignment The LA proteins have an N terminal rrm which is included in the seed. There is a second region towards the C terminus that has some features characteriztic of a rrm but does not appear to have the important structural core of a rrm. The LA proteins are one of the main autoantigens in Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an autoimmune disease.

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gi 148596982  287 MRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPV-RITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAM 339
Cdd:pfam00076   3 VGNLPPDTTEEDLKDLFSKFGPIkSIRLVRDETGRSKGFAFVEFEDEEDAEKAI 56

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982 131 DGVVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVDITFVMDYRGRRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPSR 207
Cdd:cd12505    1 DGVVRLRGLPYSCTEADIAHFFSGLDIVDITFVMDLRGGRKTGEAFVQFASPEMAAQALLKHKEEIGNRYIEIFPSR 77

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982  31 VYLIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIRNSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVYEI 109
Cdd:cd12730    1 VFIVRARGLPWSCTAEDVLSFFSDCRIRNGEDGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIELESEEDVQKALEQHRKYMGQRYVEVFEI 79

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM3 of hnRNP H proteins and GRSF-1. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. These proteins have similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognize the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. For instance, members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. The family also includes a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 also contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982 283 HFVHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPVRITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELFLNS 357
Cdd:cd12506    1 HTVHMRGLPYRATENDIFEFFSPLNPVNVRIRYNKDGRATGEADVEFATHEDAVAAMSKDRENMGHRYIELFLNS 75

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein H3 (hnRNP H3) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), a nuclear RNA binding protein that belongs to the hnRNP H protein family that also includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), and hnRNP F. This family is involved in mRNA processing and exhibit extensive sequence homology. Currently, little is known about the functions of hnRNP H3 except for its role in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. In addition, the typical hnRNP H proteins contain contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. Members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, like other hnRNP H protein family members, hnRNP H3 has an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow it to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 148596982 283 HFVHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPVRITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELFLNS 357
Cdd:cd12735    1 HFVHMRGLPFRATESDIANFFSPLNPIRVHIDIGADGRATGEADVEFATHEDAVAAMSKDKNHMQHRYIELFLNS 75

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H, hnRNP H2, hnRNP F and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H') and hnRNP F. These represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that play important roles in the regulation of alternative splicing decisions. hnRNP H and hnRNP F are two closely related proteins, both of which bind to the RNA sequence DGGGD. They are present in a complex with the tissue-specific splicing factor Fox2, and regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts. The presence of Fox 2 can allows hnRNP H and hnRNP F to better compete with the SR protein ASF/SF2 for binding to FGFR2 exon IIIc. Thus, hnRNP H and hnRNP F can function as potent silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc inclusion through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. Members in this family contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 148596982 130 SDGVVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIV--DITFVMDYRGRrKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPSR 207
Cdd:cd12731    7 NDGFVRLRGLPFGCSKEEIVQFFSGLEIVpnGITLPVDFQGR-STGEAFVQFASQEIAEKALKKHKERIGHRYIEIFKSS 85

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gi 148596982 208 RNEVR 212
Cdd:cd12731   86 RAEVR 90

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H , hnRNP H2, hnRNP F and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H') and hnRNP F, which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that play important roles in the regulation of alternative splicing decisions. hnRNP H and hnRNP F are two closely related proteins, both of which bind to the RNA sequence DGGGD. They are present in a complex with the tissue-specific splicing factor Fox2, and regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts. The presence of Fox 2 can allows hnRNP H and hnRNP F to better compete with the SR protein ASF/SF2 for binding to FGFR2 exon IIIc. Thus, hnRNP H and hnRNP F can function as potent silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc inclusion through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; bothe have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. Members in this family contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 148596982 283 HFVHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPVRITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELFLNS 357
Cdd:cd12734    1 HCVHMRGLPYRATENDIYNFFSPLNPVRVHIEIGPDGRVTGEADVEFATHEDAVAAMSKDKANMQHRYVELFLNS 75

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family, epithelial splicing regulatory proteins (ESRPs), Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli, RNA-binding protein 12 (RBM12) and similar proteins; The family includes RRM domains in the hnRNP H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1), ESRPs (also termed RBM35), Drosophila Fusilli, RBM12 (also termed SWAN), RBM12B, RBM19 (also termed RBD-1) and similar proteins. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. GRSF-1 is a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B) are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. Fusilli shows high sequence homology to ESRPs. It can regulate endogenous FGFR2 splicing and functions as a splicing factor. The biological roles of both, RBM12 and RBM12B, remain unclear. RBM19 is a nucleolar protein conserved in eukaryotes. It is involved in ribosome biogenesis by processing rRNA. In addition, it is essential for preimplantation development. Members in this family contain 2~6 conserved RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 148596982 133 VVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIV--DITFVMDYRGRRkTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIF 204
Cdd:cd12254    1 VVRLRGLPFSATEEDIRDFFSGLDIPpdGIHIVYDDDGRP-TGEAYVEFASEEDAQRALRRHKGKMGGRYIEVF 73

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family, epithelial splicing regulatory proteins (ESRPs), Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli, RNA-binding protein 12 (RBM12) and similar proteins; The family includes RRM domains in the hnRNP H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1), ESRPs (also termed RBM35), Drosophila Fusilli, RBM12 (also termed SWAN), RBM12B, RBM19 (also termed RBD-1) and similar proteins. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. GRSF-1 is a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B) are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. Fusilli shows high sequence homology to ESRPs. It can regulate endogenous FGFR2 splicing and functions as a splicing factor. The biological roles of both, RBM12 and RBM12B, remain unclear. RBM19 is a nucleolar protein conserved in eukaryotes. It is involved in ribosome biogenesis by processing rRNA. In addition, it is essential for preimplantation development. Members in this family contain 2~6 conserved RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 148596982 284 FVHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPL--KPVRITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELF 354
Cdd:cd12254    1 VVRLRGLPFSATEEDIRDFFSGLdiPPDGIHIVYDDDGRPTGEAYVEFASEEDAQRALRRHKGKMGGRYIEVF 73

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RNA-binding protein Fusilli which is encoded by Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene. Loss of Fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 148596982 109 INNEDVDALMKSLQVkpspvlsdgVVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVD--------ITFVMDYRGRrKTGEAYVQFE 180
Cdd:cd12741    4 ESNEAQNFLSKGGQV---------IIRMRGLPYDCTPKQVVEFFCTGDKIPhvldgaegVLFVKKPDGR-ATGDAFVLFE 73

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gi 148596982 181 EPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPS 206
Cdd:cd12741   74 TEEVAEKALEKHRQHIGSRYIELFRS 99

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RNA-binding protein Fusilli which is encoded by Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene. Loss of Fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 148596982  33 LIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFS----DCRIRNSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVY 107
Cdd:cd12741   19 IIRMRGLPYDCTPKQVVEFFCtgdkIPHVLDGAEGVLFVKKPDGRATGDAFVLFETEEVAEKALEKHRQHIGSRYIELF 97

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2, Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM1 of ESRPs and Fusilli. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B). These are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The family also includes Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene encoding RNA-binding protein Fusilli. Loss of fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. It shows high sequence homology to ESRPs and contains three RRMs as well. It also has an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 148596982  33 LIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIrnSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVY 107
Cdd:cd12507    1 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDIAQFFRGLNI--AKGGVALCLSAQGRRNGEALIRFVDQEHRDLALQRHKHHMGTRYIEVY 73

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein (hnRNP) H protein family; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP H protein family which includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9). They represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing, having similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognizing the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. Members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. The family also includes a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 also contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982 283 HFVHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLK--PVRITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELF 354
Cdd:cd12504    1 GVVRLRGLPYGCTKEEIAQFFSGLEivPNGITLPMDRRGRSTGEAFVQFASQEIAEQALGKHKEKIGHRYIEIF 74

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein 12B (RBM12B) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM12B which contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). Its biological role remains unclear.

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gi 148596982  29 DDVYLIrAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIrnseNGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVYE 108
Cdd:cd12746    1 DDVYLF-LRGMPYSATEDDVRNFFSGLKV----DGVIFLKHPNGRNNGNGLVKFATKEDASEGLKRHRQYMGSRFIEVTR 75

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gi 148596982 109 INNE 112
Cdd:cd12746   76 TTEE 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein 12B (RBM12B) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM12B which contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). Its biological role remains unclear.

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gi 148596982 134 VRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVDITFVMDYRGRRkTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIfpSRRNEVR 212
Cdd:cd12746    5 LFLRGMPYSATEDDVRNFFSGLKVDGVIFLKHPNGRN-NGNGLVKFATKEDASEGLKRHRQYMGSRFIEV--TRTTEEQ 80

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 2 (ESRP2) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of ESRP2, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35B (RBM35B), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. ESRP2 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 148596982  33 LIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIrnSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVYEINNE 112
Cdd:cd12737    1 VIRARGLPWQSSDQDIARFFKGLNI--AKGGVALCLNAQGRRNGEALVRFVNSEQRDLALERHKHHMGSRYIEVYKATGE 78

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gi 148596982 113 D 113
Cdd:cd12737   79 E 79

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H protein family, G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM3 of hnRNP H proteins and GRSF-1. The hnRNP H protein family includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H'), hnRNP F and hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), which represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that are involved in pre-mRNA processing. These proteins have similar RNA binding affinities and specifically recognize the sequence GGGA. They can either stimulate or repress splicing upon binding to a GGG motif. hnRNP H binds to the RNA substrate in the presence or absence of these proteins, whereas hnRNP F binds to the nuclear mRNA only in the presence of cap-binding proteins. hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. hnRNP H3 may be involved in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. Most family members contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. For instance, members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize. The family also includes a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein, GRSF-1, which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 also contains three potential RRMs responsible for the RNA binding, and two auxiliary domains (an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region) that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982 133 VVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVDITfvMDY-RGRRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIF 204
Cdd:cd12506    2 TVHMRGLPYRATENDIFEFFSPLNPVNVR--IRYnKDGRATGEADVEFATHEDAVAAMSKDRENMGHRYIELF 72

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of RNA-binding protein Fusilli which is encoded by Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene. Loss of Fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 148596982 133 VVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVD--ITFVMDYRGRRkTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIF 204
Cdd:cd12738    1 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDIAKFFRGLNIAKggVALCLNPQGRR-NGEALVRFTCTEHRDLALKRHKHHIGQRYIEVY 73

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of RNA-binding protein Fusilli which is encoded by Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene. Loss of Fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 148596982  33 LIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIrnSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVYEINNE 112
Cdd:cd12738    1 VVRARGLPWQSSDQDIAKFFRGLNI--AKGGVALCLNPQGRRNGEALVRFTCTEHRDLALKRHKHHIGQRYIEVYKATGE 78

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gi 148596982 113 D 113
Cdd:cd12738   79 D 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H, hnRNP H2, hnRNP F and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H') and hnRNP F. These represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that play important roles in the regulation of alternative splicing decisions. hnRNP H and hnRNP F are two closely related proteins, both of which bind to the RNA sequence DGGGD. They are present in a complex with the tissue-specific splicing factor Fox2, and regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts. The presence of Fox 2 can allows hnRNP H and hnRNP F to better compete with the SR protein ASF/SF2 for binding to FGFR2 exon IIIc. Thus, hnRNP H and hnRNP F can function as potent silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc inclusion through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical; both have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. Members in this family contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 148596982 284 FVHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLK--PVRITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELFLNS 357
Cdd:cd12731   10 FVRLRGLPFGCSKEEIVQFFSGLEivPNGITLPVDFQGRSTGEAFVQFASQEIAEKALKKHKERIGHRYIEIFKSS 85

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 2 (ESRP2) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of ESRP2, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35B (RBM35B), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. ESRP2 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 148596982 133 VVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVD--ITFVMDYRGRRkTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPSRRNE 210
Cdd:cd12737    1 VIRARGLPWQSSDQDIARFFKGLNIAKggVALCLNAQGRR-NGEALVRFVNSEQRDLALERHKHHMGSRYIEVYKATGEE 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in G-rich sequence factor 1 (GRSF-1) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM2 of GRSF-1, a cytoplasmic poly(A)+ mRNA binding protein which interacts with RNA in a G-rich element-dependent manner. It may function in RNA packaging, stabilization of RNA secondary structure, or other macromolecular interactions. GRSF-1 contains three potential RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), which are responsible for the RNA binding. In addition, GRSF-1 has two auxiliary domains, an acidic alpha-helical domain and an N-terminal alanine-rich region, that may play a role in protein-protein interactions and provide binding specificity.

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gi 148596982 285 VHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPVRITMEYSSSG-KATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELF 354
Cdd:cd12505    4 VRLRGLPYSCTEADIAHFFSGLDIVDITFVMDLRGgRKTGEAFVQFASPEMAAQALLKHKEEIGNRYIEIF 74

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 2 (ESRP2) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRP2, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35B (RBM35B), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. ESRP2 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 148596982  29 DDVYLIRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFS-DCRIRNSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVY 107
Cdd:cd12740   14 ENQVIIRMRGLPFTATPEDVLGFLGpECPVTGGTEGLLFVKYPDGRPTGDAFVLFACEEYAQNALKKHKGILGKRYIELF 93

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gi 148596982 108 EINNEDVDALM 118
Cdd:cd12740   94 RSTAAEVQQVL 104

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in RNA-binding protein 12 (RBM12) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RBM12, also termed SH3/WW domain anchor protein in the nucleus (SWAN), which is ubiquitously expressed. It contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), two proline-rich regions, and several putative transmembrane domains. The biological role of RBM12 remains unclear.

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gi 148596982 131 DGVVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVDITFVMDYRGrRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPS 206
Cdd:cd12747    1 DLYVHLHGMPFSATEADVRDFFHGLRIDAIHMLKDHLG-RNNGNALVKFYSPQDTFEALKRNRMMMGQRYIEVSPA 75

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of RNA-binding protein Fusilli which is encoded by Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene. Loss of Fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 148596982 272 EAVDFGTLPSLHFVHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPVRITMEYSS--------SGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDR 343
Cdd:cd12741    7 EAQNFLSKGGQVIIRMRGLPYDCTPKQVVEFFCTGDKIPHVLDGAEgvlfvkkpDGRATGDAFVLFETEEVAEKALEKHR 86

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gi 148596982 344 SHVQHRYIELF 354
Cdd:cd12741   87 QHIGSRYIELF 97

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein ESRP1, ESRP2, Drosophila RNA-binding protein Fusilli and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM3 of ESRPs and Fusilli. ESRP1 (also termed RBM35A) and ESRP2 (also termed RBM35B) are epithelial-specific RNA binding proteins that promote splicing of the epithelial variant of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), ENAH (also termed hMena), CD44 and CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) transcripts. They are highly conserved paralogs and specifically bind to GU-rich binding site. ESRP1 and ESRP2 contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). The family also includes Drosophila fusilli (fus) gene encoding RNA-binding protein Fusilli. Loss of fusilli activity causes lethality during embryogenesis in flies. Drosophila Fusilli can regulate endogenous FGFR2 splicing and functions as a splicing factor. Fusilli shows high sequence homology to ESRPs and contains three RRMs as well. It also has an N-terminal domain with unknown function and a C-terminal domain particularly rich in alanine, glutamine, and serine.

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gi 148596982 134 VRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDF---FAGLNIVD-ITFVMDYRGrRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLK-HREEIGNRYIEIFP 205
Cdd:cd12509    4 IRLRGLPYSATVEDILNFlgeFAKHIAPQgVHMVINAQG-RPSGDAFIQMLSAEFARLAAQKrHKHHMGERYIEVFQ 79

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein H3 (hnRNP H3) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of hnRNP H3 (also termed hnRNP 2H9), a nuclear RNA binding protein that belongs to the hnRNP H protein family that also includes hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H') and hnRNP F. This family is involved in mRNA processing and exhibit extensive sequence homology. Currently, little is known about the functions of hnRNP H3 except for its role in the splicing arrest induced by heat shock. In addition, the typical hnRNP H proteins contain contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains), except for hnRNP H3, in which the RRM1 is absent. RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. Members in this family can regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts, and function as silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. The lack of RRM1 could account for the reduced silencing activity within hnRNP H3. In addition, like other hnRNP H protein family members, hnRNP H3 has an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow it to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 148596982  34 IRAQGLPWSCTVEDVLNFFSDCRIrnSENGIHFLLNRDGKRRGDALIEMESEQDVQKALEKHRMYMGQRYVEVYE 108
Cdd:cd12732   21 VRLRGLPFGCSKEEIVQFFSGLEI--VPNGITLTMDYQGRSTGEAFVQFASKEIAENALGKHKERIGHRYIEIFK 93

RNA recognition motif (RRM) found in eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4B (eIF-4B) and similar proteins; This subfamily corresponds to the RRM of eIF-4B, a multi-domain RNA-binding protein that has been primarily implicated in promoting the binding of 40S ribosomal subunits to mRNA during translation initiation. It contains two RNA-binding domains; the N-terminal well-conserved RNA recognition motif (RRM), also termed RBD (RNA binding domain) or RNP (ribonucleoprotein domain), binds the 18S rRNA of the 40S ribosomal subunit and the C-terminal basic domain (BD), including two arginine-rich motifs (ARMs), binds mRNA during initiation, and is primarily responsible for the stimulation of the helicase activity of eIF-4A. eIF-4B also contains a DRYG domain (a region rich in Asp, Arg, Tyr, and Gly amino acids) in the middle, which is responsible for both, self-association of eIF-4B and binding to the p170 subunit of eIF3. Additional research indicates that eIF-4B can interact with the poly(A) binding protein (PABP) in mammalian cells, which can stimulate both, the eIF-4B-mediated activation of the helicase activity of eIF-4A and binding of poly(A) by PABP. eIF-4B has also been shown to interact specifically with the internal ribosome entry sites (IRES) of several picornaviruses which facilitate cap-independent translation initiation.

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gi 148596982 139 LPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVDITFVMDYRGRRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEI 203
Cdd:cd12402   10 LPYDVTEDDIEDFFRGLNISSVRLPRENGPGRLRGFGYVEFEDRESLIQALSLNEESLKNRRIRV 74

RNA recognition motif 2 (RRM2) found in epithelial splicing regulatory protein 1 (ESRP1) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM2 of ESRP1, also termed RNA-binding motif protein 35A (RBM35A), which has been identified as an epithelial cell type-specific regulator of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) splicing. It is required for expression of epithelial FGFR2-IIIb and the regulation of CD44, CTNND1 (also termed p120-Catenin) and ENAH (also termed hMena) splicing. It enhances epithelial-specific exons of CD44 and ENAH, silences mesenchymal exons of CTNND1, or both within FGFR2. Additional research indicated that ESRP1 functions as a tumor suppressor in colon cancer cells. It may be involved in posttranscriptional regulation of various genes by exerting a differential effect on protein translation via 5' untranslated regions (UTRs) of mRNAs. ESRP1 contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains).

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gi 148596982 133 VVRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVD-----ITFVMdYRGRRKTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFPSR 207
Cdd:cd12739   18 IVRMRGLPFTATAEEVLAFFGQHCPVTggkegILFVT-YPDSRPTGDAFVLFACEEYAQNALKKHKDLLGKRYIELFRST 96

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gi 148596982 208 RNEVR 212
Cdd:cd12739   97 AAEVQ 101

RNA recognition motif 1 (RRM1) found in heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein hnRNP H , hnRNP H2, hnRNP F and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM1 of hnRNP H (also termed mcs94-1), hnRNP H2 (also termed FTP-3 or hnRNP H') and hnRNP F. These represent a group of nuclear RNA binding proteins that play important roles in the regulation of alternative splicing decisions. hnRNP H and hnRNP F are two closely related proteins, both of which bind to the RNA sequence DGGGD. They are present in a complex with the tissue-specific splicing factor Fox2, and regulate the alternative splicing of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) transcripts. The presence of Fox 2 can allows hnRNP H and hnRNP F to better compete with the SR protein ASF/SF2 for binding to FGFR2 exon IIIc. Thus, hnRNP H and hnRNP F can function as potent silencers of FGFR2 exon IIIc inclusion through an interaction with the exonic GGG motifs. Furthermore, hnRNP H and hnRNP H2 are almost identical. Both of them have been found to bind nuclear-matrix proteins. hnRNP H activates exon inclusion by binding G-rich intronic elements downstream of the 5' splice site in the transcripts of c-src, human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), Bcl-X, GRIN1, and myelin. It silences exons when bound to exonic elements in the transcripts of beta-tropomyosin, HIV-1, and alpha-tropomyosin. hnRNP H2 has been implicated in pre-mRNA 3' end formation. Members in this family contain three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). RRM1 and RRM2 are responsible for the binding to the RNA at DGGGD motifs, and they play an important role in efficiently silencing the exon. In addition, the family members have an extensive glycine-rich region near the C-terminus, which may allow them to homo- or heterodimerize.

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gi 148596982 285 VHMRGLPFQANAQDIINFFAPLKPVR----ITMEYSSSGKATGEADVHFDTHEDAVAAMLKDRSHVQHRYIELF 354
Cdd:cd12729    4 VKVRGLPWSCSADEVQNFFSDCKIANgasgIHFIYTREGRPSGEAFVELESEEDVKLALKKDRETMGHRYVEVF 77

RNA recognition motif 3 (RRM3) found in RNA-binding protein 12B (RBM12B) and similar proteins; This subgroup corresponds to the RRM3 of RBM12B which contains five distinct RNA binding motifs (RRMs), also termed RBDs (RNA binding domains) or RNPs (ribonucleoprotein domains). Its biological role remains unclear.

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gi 148596982 134 VRLRGLPYSCNEKDIVDFFAGLNIVD--ITFVMDYRGRRkTGEAYVQFEEPEMANQALLKHREEIGNRYIEIFP-SRR 208
Cdd:cd12513    3 VHLKNLSYSVDKRDIRNFFRDLDISDdqIKFLHDKYGKR-TREAFVMFKNEKDYQTALSLHKGCLGNRTVYIYPiSRK 79