Protein Kinases, catalytic domain; The protein kinase superfamily is mainly composed of the catalytic domains of serine/threonine-specific and tyrosine-specific protein kinases. It also includes RIO kinases, which are atypical serine protein kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferases, and choline kinases. These proteins catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to hydroxyl groups in specific substrates such as serine, threonine, or tyrosine residues of proteins.

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gi 1907129745   1 MQLILDTIPVVREEDKEELLRVMPSFVS-STWEVKRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYS 79
Cdd:cd07854   228 MQLILESVPVVREEDRNELLNVIPSFVRnDGGEPRRPLRDLLPGVNPEALDFLEQILTFNPMDRLTAEEALMHPYMSCYS 307

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gi 1907129745  80 CPEDEPTSQHPFRIEDEIDDIVLMAASQSQLSNWD 114
Cdd:cd07854   308 CPFDEPVSLHPFHIEDELDDILLMTEIHSIIYNWD 342

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases 4 (also called ERK4) and 6 (also called ERK3); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MAPK4 (also called ERK4 or p63MAPK) and MAPK6 (also called ERK3 or p97MAPK) are atypical MAPKs that are not regulated by MAPK kinases. MAPK6 is expressed ubiquitously with highest amounts in brain and skeletal muscle. It may be involved in the control of cell differentiation by negatively regulating cell cycle progression in certain conditions. It may also play a role in glucose-induced insulin secretion. MAPK6 and MAPK4 cooperate to regulate the activity of MAPK-activated protein kinase 5 (MK5), leading to its relocation to the cytoplasm and exclusion from the nucleus. The MAPK6/MK5 and MAPK4/MK5 pathways may play critical roles in embryonic and post-natal development. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The MAPK4/6 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745   1 MQLILDTIPVVREEDKEELLRVMPSFVS-STWEVKRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYS 79
Cdd:cd07854   228 MQLILESVPVVREEDRNELLNVIPSFVRnDGGEPRRPLRDLLPGVNPEALDFLEQILTFNPMDRLTAEEALMHPYMSCYS 307

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gi 1907129745  80 CPEDEPTSQHPFRIEDEIDDIVLMAASQSQLSNWD 114
Cdd:cd07854   308 CPFDEPVSLHPFHIEDELDDILLMTEIHSIIYNWD 342

Serine/Threonine protein kinases, catalytic domain; Phosphotransferases. Serine or threonine-specific kinase subfamily.

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gi 1907129745   42 PDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYM 75
Cdd:smart00220 221 WDISPEAKDLIRKLLVKDPEKRLTAEEALQHPFF 254

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases 4 (also called ERK4) and 6 (also called ERK3); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MAPK4 (also called ERK4 or p63MAPK) and MAPK6 (also called ERK3 or p97MAPK) are atypical MAPKs that are not regulated by MAPK kinases. MAPK6 is expressed ubiquitously with highest amounts in brain and skeletal muscle. It may be involved in the control of cell differentiation by negatively regulating cell cycle progression in certain conditions. It may also play a role in glucose-induced insulin secretion. MAPK6 and MAPK4 cooperate to regulate the activity of MAPK-activated protein kinase 5 (MK5), leading to its relocation to the cytoplasm and exclusion from the nucleus. The MAPK6/MK5 and MAPK4/MK5 pathways may play critical roles in embryonic and post-natal development. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The MAPK4/6 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745   1 MQLILDTIPVVREEDKEELLRVMPSFVS-STWEVKRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYS 79
Cdd:cd07854   228 MQLILESVPVVREEDRNELLNVIPSFVRnDGGEPRRPLRDLLPGVNPEALDFLEQILTFNPMDRLTAEEALMHPYMSCYS 307

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gi 1907129745  80 CPEDEPTSQHPFRIEDEIDDIVLMAASQSQLSNWD 114
Cdd:cd07854   308 CPFDEPVSLHPFHIEDELDDILLMTEIHSIIYNWD 342

Catalytic domain of Extracellular signal-Regulated Kinase 1 and 2-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) ERK1, ERK2, baker's yeast Fus3, and similar proteins. MAPK pathways are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. ERK1/2 activation is preferentially by mitogenic factors, differentiation stimuli, and cytokines, through a kinase cascade involving the MAPK kinases MEK1/2 and a MAPK kinase kinase from the Raf family. ERK1/2 have numerous substrates, many of which are nuclear and participate in transcriptional regulation of many cellular processes. They regulate cell growth, cell proliferation, and cell cycle progression from G1 to S phase. Although the distinct roles of ERK1 and ERK2 have not been fully determined, it is known that ERK2 can maintain most functions in the absence of ERK1, and that the deletion of ERK2 is embryonically lethal. The MAPK, Fus3, regulates yeast mating processes including mating-specific gene expression, G1 arrest, mating projection, and cell fusion. This ERK1/2-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  31 WEVKRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYSCPEDEPTSQHPFRIEDEIDD 99
Cdd:cd07849   251 FKPKVPWNKLFPNADPKALDLLDKMLTFNPHKRITVEEALAHPYLEQYHDPSDEPVAEEPFPFDMELFD 319

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Plant TEY Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Plant MAPKs are typed based on the conserved phosphorylation motif present in the activation loop, TEY and TDY. This subfamily represents the TEY subtype of plant MAPKs and is further subdivided into three groups (A, B, and C). Group A is represented by AtMPK3, AtMPK6, Nicotiana tabacum BTF4 (NtNTF4), among others. They are mostly involved in environmental and hormonal responses. AtMPK3 and AtMPK6 are also key regulators for stomatal development and patterning. Group B is represented by AtMPK4, AtMPK13, and NtNTF6, among others. They may be involved in both cell division and environmental stress response. AtMPK4 also participates in regulating innate immunity. Group C is represented by AtMPK1, AtMPK2, NtNTF3, Oryza sativa MAPK4 (OsMAPK4), among others. They may also be involved in stress responses. AtMPK1 and AtMPK2 are activated following mechanical injury and in the presence of stress chemicals such as jasmonic acid, hydrogen peroxide and abscisic acid. OsMAPK4 is also called OsMSRMK3 for Multiple Stress-Responsive MAPK3. In plants, MAPKs are associated with physiological, developmental, hormonal, and stress responses. Some plants show numerous gene duplications of MAPKs; Arabidopsis thaliana harbors at least 20 MAPKs, named AtMPK1-20. The TEY MAPK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745   1 MQLILDTIPVVREEDKEEL--------LRVMPSFVsstwevKRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQH 72
Cdd:cd07858   218 LKLITELLGSPSEEDLGFIrnekarryIRSLPYTP------RQSFARLFPHANPLAIDLLEKMLVFDPSKRITVEEALAH 291

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gi 1907129745  73 PYMSPYSCPEDEPTSQHPFRIEDEIDDI 100
Cdd:cd07858   292 PYLASLHDPSDEPVCQTPFSFDFEEDAL 319

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. p38 kinases are mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), serving as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They function in the regulation of the cell cycle, cell development, cell differentiation, senescence, tumorigenesis, apoptosis, pain development and pain progression, and immune responses. p38 kinases are activated by the MAPK kinases MKK3 and MKK6, which in turn are activated by upstream MAPK kinase kinases including TAK1, ASK1, and MLK3, in response to cellular stresses or inflammatory cytokines. p38 substrates include other protein kinases and factors that regulate transcription, nuclear export, mRNA stability and translation. p38 kinases are drug targets for the inflammatory diseases psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic pulmonary disease. Vertebrates contain four isoforms of p38, named alpha, beta, gamma, and delta, which show varying substrate specificity and expression patterns. p38alpha and p38beta are ubiquitously expressed, p38gamma is predominantly found in skeletal muscle, and p38delta is found in the heart, lung, testis, pancreas, and small intestine. The p38 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  34 KRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYSCPEDEPTsQHPFRIEDEIDDI 100
Cdd:cd07851   260 KKDFKEVFSGANPLAIDLLEKMLVLDPDKRITAAEALAHPYLAEYHDPEDEPV-APPYDQSFESRDL 325

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Fungal Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases Sty1 and Hog1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of the MAPKs Sty1 from Schizosaccharomyces pombe, Hog1 from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and similar proteins. Sty1 and Hog1 are stress-activated MAPKs that partipate in transcriptional regulation in response to stress. Sty1 is activated in response to oxidative stress, osmotic stress, and UV radiation. It is regulated by the MAP2K Wis1, which is activated by the MAP3Ks Wis4 and Win1, which receive signals of the stress condition from membrane-spanning histidine kinases Mak1-3. Activated Sty1 stabilizes the Atf1 transcription factor and induces transcription of Atf1-dependent genes of the core environmetal stress response. Hog1 is the key element in the high osmolarity glycerol (HOG) pathway and is activated upon hyperosmotic stress. Activated Hog1 accumulates in the nucleus and regulates stress-induced transcription. The HOG pathway is mediated by two transmembrane osmosensors, Sln1 and Sho1. MAPKs are important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. The Sty1/Hog1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  34 KRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYSCPEDEPTSQHPF 91
Cdd:cd07856   250 RVPFSEKFKNADPDAIDLLEKMLVFDPKKRISAAEALAHPYLAPYHDPTDEPVADEKF 307

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p38gamma Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (also called MAPK12); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. p38gamma/MAPK12 is predominantly expressed in skeletal muscle. Unlike p38alpha and p38beta, p38gamma is insensitive to pyridinylimidazoles. It displays an antagonizing function compared to p38alpha. p38gamma inhibits, while p38alpha stimulates, c-Jun phosphorylation and AP-1 mediated transcription. p38gamma also plays a role in the signaling between Ras and the estrogen receptor and has been implicated to increase cell invasion and breast cancer progression. In Xenopus, p38gamma is critical in the meiotic maturation of oocytes. p38 kinases are MAPKs, serving as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They are activated by the MAPK kinases MKK3 and MKK6, which in turn are activated by upstream MAPK kinase kinases including TAK1, ASK1, and MLK3, in response to cellular stresses or inflammatory cytokines. The p38gamma subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  11 VREEDKEELLRVMPSFVsstwevKRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYSCPEDEPTSQhP 90
Cdd:cd07880   243 LQSEDAKNYVKKLPRFR------KKDFRSLLPNANPLAVNVLEKMLVLDAESRITAAEALAHPYFEEFHDPEDETEAP-P 315

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gi 1907129745  91 FriEDEIDDIvlmaasQSQLSNWDR 115
Cdd:cd07880   316 Y--DDSFDEV------DQSLEEWKR 332

Catalytic domain of Male germ cell-Associated Kinase-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of human MAK and MAK-related kinase (MRK), Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ime2p, Schizosaccharomyces pombe Mei4-dependent protein 3 (Mde3) and Pit1, Caenorhabditis elegans dyf-5, Arabidopsis thaliana MHK, and similar proteins. These proteins play important roles during meiosis. MAK is highly expressed in testicular cells specifically in the meiotic phase, but is not essential for spermatogenesis and fertility. It functions as a coactivator of the androgen receptor in prostate cells. MRK, also called Intestinal Cell Kinase (ICK), is expressed ubiquitously, with highest expression in the ovary and uterus. A missense mutation in MRK causes endocrine-cerebro-osteodysplasia, suggesting that this protein plays an important role in the development of many organs. MAK and MRK may be involved in regulating cell cycle and cell fate. Ime2p is a meiosis-specific kinase that is important during meiotic initiation and during the later stages of meiosis. Mde3 functions downstream of the transcription factor Mei-4 which is essential for meiotic prophase I. The MAK-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  36 PLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYM 75
Cdd:cd07830   244 SLHQLIPNASPEAIDLIKDMLRWDPKKRPTASQALQHPYF 283

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, MAPK/MAK/MRK Overlapping Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MOK, also called Renal tumor antigen 1 (RAGE-1), is widely expressed and is enriched in testis, kidney, lung, and brain. It is expressed in approximately 50% of renal cell carcinomas (RCC) and is a potential target for immunotherapy. MOK is stabilized by its association with the HSP90 molecular chaperone. It is induced by the transcription factor Cdx2 and may be involved in regulating intestinal epithelial development and differentiation. The MOK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  37 LRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd07831   244 LRKLLPNASAEGLDLLKKLLAYDPDERITAKQALRHPY 281

Catalytic subunit (alpha) of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Casein Kinase 2; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CK2 is a tetrameric protein with two catalytic (alpha) and two regulatory (beta) subunits. It is constitutively active and ubiquitously expressed, and is found in the cytoplasm, nucleus, as well as in the plasma membrane. It phosphorylates a wide variety of substrates including gylcogen synthase, cell cycle proteins, nuclear proteins (e.g. DNA topoisomerase II), and ion channels (e.g. ENaC), among others. It may be considered a master kinase controlling the activity or lifespan of many other kinases and exerting its effect over cell fate, gene expression, protein synthesis and degradation, and viral infection. CK2 is implicated in every stage of the cell cycle and is required for cell cycle progression. It plays crucial roles in cell differentiation, proliferation, and survival, and is thus implicated in cancer. CK2 is not an oncogene by itself but elevated CK2 levels create an environment that enhances the survival of tumor cells. The CK2 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  34 KRPLRKLLPD-----VNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd14132   259 KKPWERFVNSenqhlVTPEALDLLDKLLRYDHQERITAKEAMQHPY 304

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p38delta Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase (also called MAPK13); STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. p38delta/MAPK13 is found in skeletal muscle, heart, lung, testis, pancreas, and small intestine. It regulates microtubule function by phosphorylating Tau. It activates the c-jun promoter and plays a role in G2 cell cycle arrest. It also controls the degration of c-Myb, which is associated with myeloid leukemia and poor prognosis in colorectal cancer. p38delta is the main isoform involved in regulating the differentiation and apoptosis of keratinocytes. p38 kinases are MAPKs, serving as important mediators of cellular responses to extracellular signals. They are activated by the MAPK kinases MKK3 and MKK6, which in turn are activated by upstream MAPK kinase kinases including TAK1, ASK1, and MLK3, in response to cellular stresses or inflammatory cytokines. The p38delta subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  34 KRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYSCPEDEpTSQHPF 91
Cdd:cd07879   259 RKDFSTLFPKASPQAVDLLEKMLELDVDKRLTATEALEHPYFDSFRDADEE-TEQQPY 315

Catalytic domain of the Dual-specificity protein kinases, CDC-like kinases; Dual-specificity PKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine (S/T) as well as tyrosine residues on protein substrates. CLKs are involved in the phosphorylation and regulation of serine/arginine-rich (SR) proteins, which play a crucial role in pre-mRNA splicing by directing splice site selection. SR proteins are phosphorylated first by SR protein kinases (SRPKs) at the N-terminus, which leads to its assembly into nuclear speckles where splicing factors are stored. CLKs phosphorylate the C-terminal part of SR proteins, causing the nuclear speckles to dissolve and splicing factors to be recruited at sites of active transcription. Based on a conserved "EHLAMMERILG" signature motif which may be crucial for substrate specificity, CLKs are also referred to as LAMMER kinases. CLKs autophosphorylate at tyrosine residues and phosphorylate their substrates exclusively on S/T residues. In Drosophila, the CLK homolog DOA (Darkener of apricot) is essential for embryogenesis and its mutation leads to defects in sexual differentiation, eye formation, and neuronal development. In fission yeast, the CLK homolog Lkh1 is a negative regulator of filamentous growth and asexual flocculation, and is also involved in oxidative stress response. Vertebrates contain mutliple CLK proteins and mammals have four (CLK1-4). The CLK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  32 EVKRPLRKLLPDVNSEA---IDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd14134   286 RVCKPLKRLMLLVDPEHrllFDLIRKMLEYDPSKRITAKEALKHPF 331

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinases, Plant TDY Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Plant MAPKs are typed based on the conserved phosphorylation motif present in the activation loop, TEY and TDY. This subfamily represents the TDY subtype and is composed of Group D plant MAPKs including Arabidopsis thaliana MPK18 (AtMPK18), Oryza sativa Blast- and Wound-induced MAPK1 (OsBWMK1), OsWJUMK1 (Wound- and JA-Uninducible MAPK1), Zea mays MPK6, and the Medicago sativa TDY1 gene product. OsBWMK1 enhances resistance to pathogenic infections. It mediates stress-activated defense responses by activating a transcription factor that affects the expression of stress-related genes. AtMPK18 is involved in microtubule-related functions. In plants, MAPKs are associated with physiological, developmental, hormonal, and stress responses. Some plants show numerous gene duplications of MAPKs; Arabidopsis thaliana harbors at least 20 MAPKs, named AtMPK1-20 while Oryza sativa contains at least 17 MAPKs. Arabidopsis thaliana contains more TEY-type MAPKs than TDY-type, whereas the reverse is true for Oryza sativa. The TDY MAPK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745   6 DTIPVVREEDKEELLRVMPSfvsstwEVKRPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMSPYSCPEDEP 85
Cdd:cd07859   230 ETISRVRNEKARRYLSSMRK------KQPVPFSQKFPNADPLALRLLERLLAFDPKDRPTAEEALADPYFKGLAKVEREP 303

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gi 1907129745  86 TSQHPFRIEDEID 98
Cdd:cd07859   304 SAQPITKLEFEFE 316

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cell Cycle-Related Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CCRK was previously called p42. It is a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase (CDK)-Activating Kinase (CAK) which is essential for the activation of CDK2. It is indispensable for cell growth and has been implicated in the progression of glioblastoma multiforme. In the heart, a splice variant of CCRK with a different C-terminal half is expressed; this variant promotes cardiac cell growth and survival and is significantly down-regulated during the development of heart failure. The CCRK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  13 EEDKEELLRV-----MPSFvsSTW-EVKR---------------PLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQ 71
Cdd:cd07832   205 ENDIEQLAIVlrtlgTPNE--KTWpELTSlpdynkitfpeskgiRLEEIFPDCSPEAIDLLKGLLVYNPKKRLSAEEALR 282

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gi 1907129745  72 HPY 74
Cdd:cd07832   283 HPY 285

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK4 partners with all three D-type cyclins (D1, D2, and D3) and is also regulated by INK4 inhibitors. It is active towards the retinoblastoma (pRb) protein and plays a role in regulating the early G1 phase of the cell cycle. It is expressed ubiquitously and is localized in the nucleus. CDK4 also shows kinase activity towards Smad3, a signal transducer of TGF-beta signaling which modulates transcription and plays a role in cell proliferation and apoptosis. CDK4 is inhibited by the p21 inhibitor and is specifically mutated in human melanoma. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK4 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  35 RPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYM 75
Cdd:cd07863   248 RPVQSVVPEIEESGAQLLLEMLTFNPHKRISAFRALQHPFF 288

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Fungal Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase Pho85; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Pho85 is a multifunctional CDK in yeast. It is regulated by 10 different cyclins (Pcls) and plays a role in G1 progression, cell polarity, phosphate and glycogen metabolism, gene expression, and in signaling changes in the environment. It is not essential for yeast viability and is the functional homolog of mammalian CDK5, which plays a role in central nervous system development. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The Pho85 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  35 RPLRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd07836   244 QDLQQLFPHADPLGIDLLHRLLQLNPELRISAHDALQHPW 283

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Plant B-type Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. The plant-specific B-type CDKs are expressed from the late S to the M phase of the cell cycle. They are characterized by the cyclin binding motif PPT[A/T]LRE. They play a role in controlling mitosis and integrating developmental pathways, such as stomata and leaf development. CdkB has been shown to associate with both cyclin B, which controls G2/M transition, and cyclin D, which acts as a mediator in linking extracellular signals to the cell cycle. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CdkB subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  37 LRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd07837   255 LSRAVPDLEPEGVDLLTKMLAYDPAKRISAKAALQHPY 292

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Fungal Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase (CDK), Bypass UAS Requirement 1, and similar proteins; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. BUR1, also called SGV1, is a yeast CDK that is functionally equivalent to mammalian CDK9. It associates with the cyclin BUR2. BUR genes were orginally identified in a genetic screen as factors involved in general transcription. The BUR1/BUR2 complex phosphorylates the C-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II. In addition, this complex regulates histone modification by phosporylating Rad6 and mediating the association of the Paf1 complex with chromatin. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The BUR1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  25 SFVSSTWEVKRPLRKLLPDVnseaIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd07866   265 SFTNYPRTLEERFGKLGPEG----LDLLSKLLSLDPYKRLTASDALEHPY 310

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MAPKKKs (MKKKs or MAP3Ks) are also called MAP/ERK kinase kinases (MEKKs) in some cases. They phosphorylate and activate MAPK kinases (MAPKKs or MKKs or MAP2Ks), which in turn phosphorylate and activate MAPKs during signaling cascades that are important in mediating cellular responses to extracellular signals. This subfamily is composed of the Apoptosis Signal-regulating Kinases ASK1 (or MAPKKK5) and ASK2 (or MAPKKK6), MEKK1, MEKK2, MEKK3, MEKK4, as well as plant and fungal MAPKKKs. Also included in this subfamily are the cell division control proteins Schizosaccharomyces pombe Cdc7 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cdc15. The MAPKKK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  41 LPDVNS-EAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd06606   223 IPEHLSeEAKDFLRKCLQRDPKKRPTADELLQHPF 257

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine kinase, Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase Type IV; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CaMKs are multifunctional calcium and calmodulin (CaM) stimulated STKs involved in cell cycle regulation. There are several types of CaMKs including CaMKI, CaMKII, and CaMKIV. CaMKs contain an N-terminal catalytic domain and a C-terminal regulatory domain that harbors a CaM binding site. CaMKIV is found predominantly in neurons and immune cells. It is activated by the binding of calcium/CaM and phosphorylation by CaMKK (alpha or beta). The CaMKK-CaMKIV cascade participates in regulating several transcription factors like CREB, MEF2, and retinoid orphan receptors. It also is implicated in T-cell development and signaling, cytokine secretion, and signaling through Toll-like receptors, and is thus, pivotal in immune response and inflammation. The CaMKIV subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  26 FVSSTWEvkrplrkllpDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMS 76
Cdd:cd14085   220 FVSPWWD----------DVSLNAKDLVKKLIVLDPKKRLTTQQALQHPWVT 260

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cell Division Cycle 7 kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Cdc7 kinase (or Hsk1 in fission yeast) is a critical regulator in the initiation of DNA replication. It forms a complex with a Dbf4-related regulatory subunit, a cyclin-like molecule that activates the kinase in late G1 phase, and is also referred to as Dbf4-dependent kinase (DDK). Its main targets are mini-chromosome maintenance (MCM) proteins. Cdc7 kinase may also have additional roles in meiosis, checkpoint responses, the maintenance and repair of chromosome structures, and cancer progression. The Cdc7 kinase subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  47 EAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd14019   224 EAYDLLDKLLELDPSKRITAEEALKHPF 251

Catalytic domain of the Protein Serine/Threonine kinase H1; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PSKH1 is an autophosphorylating STK that is expressed ubiquitously and exhibits multiple intracellular localizations including the centrosome, Golgi apparatus, and splice factor compartments. It contains a catalytic kinase domain and an N-terminal SH4-like motif that is acylated to facilitate membrane attachment. PSKH1 plays a rile in the maintenance of the Golgi apparatus, an important organelle within the secretory pathway. It may also function as a novel splice factor and a regulator of prostate cancer cell growth. The PSKH1 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  42 PDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYM 75
Cdd:cd14087   226 PSVSNLAKDFIDRLLTVNPGERLSATQALKHPWI 259

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Phosphorylase kinase Gamma subunit; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. Phosphorylase kinase (PhK) catalyzes the phosphorylation of inactive phosphorylase b to form the active phosphorylase a. It coordinates hormonal, metabolic, and neuronal signals to initiate the breakdown of glycogen stores, which enables the maintenance of blood-glucose homeostasis during fasting, and is also used as a source of energy for muscle contraction. PhK is one of the largest and most complex protein kinases, composed of a heterotetramer containing four molecules each of four subunit types: one catalytic (gamma) and three regulatory (alpha, beta, and delta). Each subunit has tissue-specific isoforms or splice variants. Vertebrates contain two isoforms of the gamma subunit (gamma 1 and gamma 2). The gamma subunit, when isolated, is constitutively active and does not require phosphorylation of the A-loop for activity. The regulatory subunits restrain this kinase activity until signals are received to relieve this inhibition. For example, the kinase is activated in response to hormonal stimulation, after autophosphorylation or phosphorylation by cAMP-dependent kinase of the alpha and beta subunits. The high-affinity binding of ADP to the beta subunit also stimulates kinase activity, whereas calcium relieves inhibition by binding to the delta (calmodulin) subunit. The PhKG subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  25 SFVSSTWEvkrplrkllpDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYM 75
Cdd:cd14093   232 EFGSPEWD----------DISDTAKDLISKLLVVDPKKRLTAEEALEHPFF 272

The catalytic domain of CAMK family Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CaMKs are multifunctional calcium and calmodulin (CaM) stimulated STKs involved in cell cycle regulation. There are several types of CaMKs including CaMKI, CaMKII, and CaMKIV. CaMKI proteins are monomeric and they play pivotal roles in the nervous system, including long-term potentiation, dendritic arborization, neurite outgrowth, and the formation of spines, synapses, and axons. CaMKII is a signaling molecule that translates upstream calcium and reactive oxygen species (ROS) signals into downstream responses that play important roles in synaptic function and cardiovascular physiology. CAMKIV is implicated in regulating several transcription factors like CREB, MEF2, and retinoid orphan receptors, as well as in T-cell development and signaling. The CAMK family also consists of other related kinases including the Phosphorylase kinase Gamma subunit (PhKG), the C-terminal kinase domains of Ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK) and Mitogen and stress-activated kinase (MSK), Doublecortin-like kinase (DCKL), and the MAPK-activated protein kinases MK2, MK3, and MK5, among others. The CAMK family is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  42 PDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHP 73
Cdd:cd05117   226 KNVSEEAKDLIKRLLVVDPKKRLTAAEALNHP 257

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Pre-mRNA-Processing factor 4; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PRP4 phosphorylates a number of factors involved in the formation of active spliceosomes, which catalyze pre-mRNA splicing. It phosphorylates PRP6 and PRP31, components of the U4/U6-U5 tri-small nuclear ribonucleoprotein (snRNP), during spliceosomal complex formation. In fission yeast, PRP4 phosphorylates the splicing factor PRP1 (U5-102 kD in mammals). Thus, PRP4 plays a key role in regulating spliceosome assembly and pre-mRNA splicing. It also plays an important role in mitosis by acting as a spindle assembly checkpoint kinase that is required for chromosome alignment and the recruitment of the checkpoint proteins MPS1, MAD1, and MAD2 at kinetochores. The PRP4 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  12 REEDK--EELLRVMPSFVSSTwevkRPLRKLLPDVNS----------EAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd14135   247 REVDKvtKKEVRRVMSDIKPT----KDLKTLLIGKQRlpdedrkkllQLKDLLDKCLMLDPEKRITPNEALQHPF 317

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 10; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. CDK10, also called PISSLRE, is essential for cell growth and proliferation, and acts through the G2/M phase of the cell cycle. CDK10 has also been identified as an important factor in endocrine therapy resistance in breast cancer. CDK10 silencing increases the transcription of c-RAF and the activation of the p42/p44 MAPK pathway, which leads to antiestrogen resistance. Patients who express low levels of CDK10 relapse early on tamoxifen. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK10 subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  37 LRKLLPDVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYM--SPYSC-PEDEPT 86
Cdd:cd07845   255 LKHKFPWLSEAGLRLLNFLLMYDPKKRATAEEALESSYFkeKPLPCePEMMPT 307

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, p21-activated kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. PAKs are Rho family GTPase-regulated kinases that serve as important mediators in the function of Cdc42 (cell division cycle 42) and Rac. PAKs are implicated in the regulation of many cellular processes including growth factor receptor-mediated proliferation, cell polarity, cell motility, cell death and survival, and actin cytoskeleton organization. PAK deregulation is associated with tumor development. PAKs from higher eukaryotes are classified into two groups (I and II), according to their biochemical and structural features. Group I PAKs contain a PBD (p21-binding domain) overlapping with an AID (autoinhibitory domain), a C-terminal catalytic domain, SH3 binding sites and a non-classical SH3 binding site for PIX (PAK-interacting exchange factor). Group II PAKs contain a PBD and a catalytic domain, but lack other motifs found in group I PAKs. Since group II PAKs do not contain an obvious AID, they may be regulated differently from group I PAKs. Group I PAKs interact with the SH3 containing proteins Nck, Grb2 and PIX; no such binding has been demonstrated for group II PAKs. The PAK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  46 SEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYMS 76
Cdd:cd06614   225 PEFKDFLNKCLVKDPEKRPSAEELLQHPFLK 255

Catalytic domain of the Serine/Threonine Kinase, Myosin Light Chain Kinase; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. MLCK phosphorylates myosin regulatory light chain and controls the contraction of all muscle types. In vertebrates, different MLCKs function in smooth (MLCK1), skeletal (MLCK2), and cardiac (MLCK3) muscles. A fourth protein, MLCK4, has also been identified through comprehensive genome analysis although it has not been biochemically characterized. The MLCK1 gene expresses three transcripts in a cell-specific manner: a short MLCK1 which contains three immunoglobulin (Ig)-like and one fibronectin type III (FN3) domains, PEVK and actin-binding regions, and a kinase domain near the C-terminus; a long MLCK1 containing six additional Ig-like domains at the N-terminus compared to the short MLCK1; and the C-terminal Ig module. MLCK2, MLCK3, and MLCK4 share a simpler domain architecture of a single kinase domain near the C-terminus and the absence of Ig-like or FN3 domains. The MLCK subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other protein STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  43 DVNSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPYM 75
Cdd:cd14103   218 DISDEAKDFISKLLVKDPRKRMSAAQCLQHPWL 250

Catalytic domain of Cyclin-Dependent protein Kinase 8-like Serine/Threonine Kinases; STKs catalyze the transfer of the gamma-phosphoryl group from ATP to serine/threonine residues on protein substrates. This subfamily is composed of CDK8, CDC2L6, and similar proteins. CDK8 functions as a negative or positive regulator of transcription, depending on the scenario. Together with its regulator, cyclin C, it reversibly associates with the multi-subunit core Mediator complex, a cofactor that is involved in regulating RNA polymerase II-dependent transcription. CDC2L6 also associates with Mediator in complexes lacking CDK8. In VP16-dependent transcriptional activation, CDK8 and CDC2L6 exerts opposing effects by positive and negative regulation, respectively, in similar conditions. CDKs belong to a large family of STKs that are regulated by their cognate cyclins. Together, they are involved in the control of cell-cycle progression, transcription, and neuronal function. The CDK8-like subfamily is part of a larger superfamily that includes the catalytic domains of other STKs, protein tyrosine kinases, RIO kinases, aminoglycoside phosphotransferase, choline kinase, and phosphoinositide 3-kinase.

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gi 1907129745  45 NSEAIDFLEKILTFNPMDRLTAEMGLQHPY 74
Cdd:cd07842   286 DSQGFDLLRKLLEYDPTKRITAEEALEHPY 315