ELMThe Eukaryote Linear Motif resource for Functional Sites in  Proteins
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o List of all ELMs

ELM identifier Description
CLV_MEL_PAP
Prophenoloxidase-activating proteinase (PAP) cleavage site ([Ile/Leu/Val]-Xaa-Xaa-Arg-|-[Val/Phe]-[Gly/Ser]-Xaa)
CLV_NDR_NDR
N-Arg dibasic convertase (nardilysine) cleavage site (Xaa-|-Arg-Lys or Arg-|-Arg-Xaa)
CLV_PCSK_FUR
Furin (PACE) cleavage site (Arg-Xaa-[Arg/Lys]-Arg-|-Xaa)
CLV_PCSK_KEX2
Yeast kexin 2 cleavage site (Lys-Arg-|-Xaa or Arg-Arg-|-Xaa)
CLV_PCSK_PC1ET2
NEC1/NEC2 cleavage site (Lys-Arg-|-Xaa)
CLV_PCSK_PC7
Proprotein convertase 7 (PC7, PCSK7) cleavage site (Arg-Xaa-Xaa-Xaa-[Arg/Lys]-Arg-|-Xaa)
CLV_PCSK_SKI1
Subtilisin/kexin isozyme-1 (SKI1) cleavage site ([RK]-X-[hydrophobic]-[LTKF]-|-X)
CLV
Taspase1 is a threonine aspartase which was first identified as the protease responsible for processing the trithorax (MLL) type of histone methyltransferases. (e)
LIG_14-3-3
Mode 1 interacting phospho-motif for 14-3-3 proteins with key conservation RxxSxP.
LIG_AP2alpha
FxDxF motif responsible for the binding of accessory endocytic proteins to the appendage of the alpha-subunit of adaptor protein complex AP-2
LIG_AP_GAE
The acidic Phe motif mediates the interaction between a set of accessory proteins and the gamma-ear domain (GAE) of GGAs and AP-1. Proposed roles: in clathrin localization and assembly on TGN/endosome membranes and in traffic between the TGN and endosome.
LIG_APCC_Dbox
An RxxL-based motif that binds to the Cdh1 and Cdc20 components of APC/C thereby targeting the protein for destruction in a cell cycle dependent manner
LIG_APCC_KENbox
Motif conserving the exact sequence KEN that binds to the APC/C subunit Cdh1 causing the protein to be targeted for 26S proteasome mediated degradation.
LIG_BIR_II
These IBMs are found in pro-apoptotic proteins and function in the abrogation of caspase inhibition by Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins (IAPs) in apoptotic cells. The motif binds specifically to type II BIR domains.
LIG_BIR_III
These IBMs are found in pro-apoptotic proteins and function in the abrogation of caspase inhibition by Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins (IAPs) in apoptotic cells. The motif binds specifically to type III BIR domains.
LIG_BRCT_BRCA1
Phosphopeptide motif which directly interacts with the BRCT (carboxy-terminal) domain of the Breast Cancer Gene BRCA1 with low affinity
LIG_BRCT_MDC1
Phosphopeptide motif which is specifically recognized by the BRCT (Carboxy-terminal) repeats of MDC1
LIG_CAP-Gly
Short, acidic and aromatic carboxy terminal sequence found in a small group of microtubule-associated-proteins. The EEY/F$ motif is highly conserved and so far limited to a few known proteins, alpha-tubulin, EB proteins and CLIP170.
LIG_Clathr_ClatBox
Clathrin box motif found on cargo adaptor proteins, it interacts with the beta propeller structure located at the N-terminus of Clathrin heavy chain.
LIG
COP1 binding motif. The ring finger protein COP1 is an E3 ubiquitin ligase that regulates plant light sensitive development and in mammals can target P53 for destruction.
LIG_CYCLIN
Substrate recognition site that interacts with cyclin and thereby increases phosphorylation by cyclin/cdk complexes. Predicted protein should have the MOD_CDK site. Also used by cyclin inhibitors.
LIG_Dynein_DLC8
The [KR]xTQT motif interacts with the common target-accepting grooves of 8kDa Dynein Light Chain dimer.
LIG_EH1
The engrailed homology domain 1 motif is found in homeodomain containing active repressors and other transcription families, and allows for the recruitment of Groucho/TLE corepressors.
LIG_EH
NPF motif interacting with EH domains, usually during regulation of endocytotic processes
LIG_EVH1
proline-rich motif binding to signal transduction class I EVH1 domains
LIG_FAT_LD
The paxillin LD motif is recognized by FAK and other focal adhesion proteins mainly involved in cytoskeletal regulation
LIG_FHA
Phosphothreonine motif binding a subset of FHA domains that show a preference for a large aliphatic amino acid at the pT+3 position.
LIG_GLEBS_BUB3
Gle2-binding-sequence motif
LIG_HCF-1_HBM
The DHxY Host Cell Factor-1 binding motif (HBM) interacts with the N-terminal kelch propeller domain of the cell cycle regulator HCF-1
LIG_HP1
Ligand to interface formed by dimerisation of two chromoshadow domains in HP1 proteins.
LIG_IBS
Integrins are major collagen receptors on the surface of eukaryotic cells. This consensus sequence is present in some alpha chains of different collagen types (e.g. alpha 1 chain of type I, II, V and alpha 2 chain of collagen type I and VIII).
LIG_KEPE
Short length variant of the KEPE motif which is found superposed on some SUMO sites
LIG_LYPXL_L
The long version of the LYPxL motif binds the V-domain of Alix, a protein involved in endosomal sorting.
LIG_LYPXL_S
The short version of the LYPxL motif binds the V-domain of Alix, a protein involved in endosomal sorting.
LIG_MAPK
MAPK interacting molecules (e.g. MAPKKs, substrates, phosphatases) carry docking motif that help to regulate specific interaction in the MAPK cascade. The classic motif approximates (R/K)xxxx#x# where # is a hydrophobic residue.
LIG_ODPH_VHL
Oxygen dependent prolyl hydroxylation motif in the unstructured region of hypoxia-inducible factor protein and bound by the VHL ligand.
LIG_PDZ
PDZ domains recognize short sequences at the carboxy terminus of target proteins
LIG_PP2B
Calcineurin substrate docking site, leads to the effective dephosphorylation of serine/threonine phosphorylation sites.
LIG_PTAP_UEV
PTAP motif binds the N-terminal UEV domain of Tsg101
LIG_PTB
Phopshotyrosine binding (PTB) motif
LIG_RAPTOR_TOS
The TOR pathway adaptor protein Raptor links the mTOR kinase to the TOS motif containing substrates 4E-BP1 and S6-beta kinases. Proteins with TOR motif (e.g. 4E-BP1, S6KB1), participate in the transcription mechanism. The proteins are activated or deact
LIG_Rb_LxCxE
Interacts with the Retinoblastoma protein
LIG_Rb_pABgroove
The LxxLFD motif binds in a deep groove between pocket A and pocket B of the Retinoblastoma protein
LIG_RRM_PRI
The PTB RRM2 Interacting (PRI) motif is found in some splicing regulators, possibly only in the chordate lineage. As part of splicing complex regulation, it interacts with the 2nd RNA binding domain (RRM) of PTB, the polypyrimidine tract binding protein.
LIG_SCF-TrCP1
The DSGxxS phospho-dependent degron binds the F box protein of the SCF-betaTrCP1 complex. The degron is found in various proteins that function in regulation of cell state.
LIG_SCF_FBW7
The TPxxS phospho-dependent degron binds the FBW7 F box proteins of the SCF (Skp1_Cullin-Fbox) complex.
LIG_SH2
GRB2-like Src Homology 2 (SH2) domains binding motif.
LIG_SH3
This is the motif recognized by class I SH3 domains
LIG_SIAH
The PxAxVxP peptide binds to the substrate-binding domain (SBD) of the Siah family members
LIG_Sin3
Motif interacts with PAH2 domain in the Sin3 scaffold protein
LIG_SPAK-OSR1
SPAK/OSR1 kinase binding motif acts as a docking site which aids the interaction with their binding partners including the upstream activators and the phosphorylated substrates.
LIG_SxIP_EBH
SxIP motifs bind to EBH domains.
LIG_TRAF2
Major TRAF2-binding consensus motif. Members of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily initiate intracellular signaling by recruiting the C-domain of the TNFR-associated factors (TRAFs) through their cytoplasmic tails.
LIG_TRFH
TRF1 and TRF2 both bind to another shelterin protein: TIN2. The TRF1-TIN2 interaction was mediated by a short motif in the N-Ter of TIN2. TIN2 connects TRF1 to TRF2; this link contributes to the stabilization of TRF2 on telomeres. TRF2 probably binds al
LIG_ULM_U2AF65
Pattern encompassing the ULMs in SF1 and SAP155 which bind to the UHM of U2AF65
LIG_USP7
The USP7 NTD domain binding motif variant based on the MDM2 and P53 interactions.
LIG_WRPW
The WRPW motif mediates recruitment of transcriptional co-repressors of the Groucho/transducin-like enhancer-of-split (TLE) family. LIG_WRPW_1 is based on the C-terminus located motifs found in the Hairy and Runt family proteins.
LIG_WW
PPXY is the motif recognized by WW domains of Group I
MOD_ASX_betaOH
ASX hydroxylation of some EGF domains.
MOD
Generic CAAX box prenylation motif
MOD_CDK
Substrate motif for phosphorylation by CDK
MOD_CK1
CK1 phosphorylation site
MOD_CK2
CK2 phosphorylation site
MOD_Cter
Peptide C-terminal amidation
MOD_GSK3
GSK3 phosphorylation recognition site
MOD_N-GLC
Generic motif for N-glycosylation. Shakin-Eshleman et al. showed that Trp, Asp, and Glu are uncommon before the Ser/Thr position. Efficient glycosylation usually occurs when ~60 residues or more separate the glycosylation acceptor site from the C-terminus
MOD_PIKK
(ST)Q motif which is phosphorylated by PIKK family members
MOD_PK
Phosphorylase kinase phosphorlation site
MOD_PKA
Main preference for PKA-type AGC kinase phosphorylation.
MOD_PKB
PKB Phosphorylation site
MOD_ProDKin
Proline-Directed Kinase (e.g. MAPK) phosphorylation site in higher eukaryotes.
MOD_SPalmitoyl
Class 2 Palmitoylation motif
MOD_TYR
Members of the non-receptor tyrosine kinase Csk family phosphorylate the C-terminal tyrosine residues of the Src family.
TRG_AP2beta_CARGO
AP-2 beta appendage platform subdomain (top surface) binding motif used in targeting cargo for internalisation.
TRG_Cilium_Arf4
The VxPx motif is located in the cytoplasmatic tails of vesicular cargoes. It allows the interaction with proteins that permit the vesicle budding from the trans-Golgi-network and its posterior transport to the plasma membrane of the cilia.
TRG_Cilium_RVxP
The VxPx motif is located in the cytoplasmatic tails of vesicular cargoes. It allows the interaction with proteins that permit the vesicle budding from the trans-Golgi-network and its posterior transport to the plasma membrane of the cilia
TRG_ENDOCYTIC
Tyrosine-based sorting signal responsible for the interaction with mu subunit of AP (Adaptor Protein) complex
TRG_ER_diArg
ER retention/retrieving signal found at the N-terminus of type II ER membrane proteins (cytoplasmic in this topology). Occasionally found in type I and IV ER membrane proteins.
TRG_ER_diLys
ER retention and retrieving signal found at the C-terminus of type I ER membrane proteins (cytoplasmic in this topology). Di-Lysine signal is reponsible for COP-I mediated retrieval from post ER compartments.
TRG_ER_FFAT
VAP-A/Scs2 MSP-domain binding FFAT (diphenylalanine [FF] in an Acidic Tract) motif
TRG_ER_KDEL
Golgi-to-ER retrieving signal found at the C-terminus of many ER soluble proteins. It interacts with the KDEL receptor which in turns interacts with components of the coatomer (COP I).
TRG_Golgi_diPhe
ER to Golgi anterograde transport signal found at the C-terminus of type I ER-CGN integral membrane cargo receptors (cytoplasmic in this topology), it binds to COP II.
TRG_LysEnd_APsAcLL
Sorting and internalisation signal found in the cytoplasmic juxta-membrane region of type I transmembrane proteins. Targets them from the Trans Golgi Network to the lysosomal-endosomal-melanosomal compartments. Interacts with adaptor protein (AP) complexes
TRG_LysEnd_GGAAcLL
Sorting signal directing type I transmembrane proteins from the Trans Golgi Network (TGN) to the lysosomal-endosomal compartment. It is found near the C-terminus and interacts with the VHS domain of GGAs adaptor proteins.
TRG_NES_CRM1
Some proteins re-exported from the nucleus contain a Leucine-rich nuclear export signal (NES) binding to the CRM1 exportin protein.
TRG_NLS_Bipartite
Bipartite variant of the classical basically charged NLS.
TRG_NLS_MonoCore
Monopartite variant of the classical basically charged NLS. Strong core version.
TRG_NLS_MonoExtC
Monopartite variant of the classical basically charged NLS. C-extended version.
TRG_NLS_MonoExtN
Monopartite variant of the classical basically charged NLS. N-extended version.
TRG
Specific ELM present in Pex5p and binding to Pex13p and Pex14p. Part of the peroxisomal matrix protein import system

 


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