Abstract
The 14-3-3 proteins constitute a family of conserved proteins present in all eukaryotic organisms so far investigated, including seven isotypes in human cells. They are involved in important cellular processes such as signal transduction, cell-cycle control, apoptosis, stress response and malignant transformation. More than one hundred different binding partners for these proteins have been reported yet. 14-3-3 proteins were the first signaling molecules to be identified as discrete phosphoserine/threonine binding modules, although cases of phosphorilation-independent interaction has been reported. Although the exact function of 14-3-3 proteins is still unknown, they are known to act as adaptor molecules to mediate protein-protein interactions and the subcellular localisation and to regulate enzymes activity. Though 14-3-3 proteins perform different functions for different ligands, general mechanisms of 14-3-3 action include changes in activity of bound ligands, altered association of bound ligands with other cellular components, and changes in intracellular localization of 14-3-3-bound cargo.
Selected references
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This ELM has been assigned the following Gene Ontology (GO) terms for biological process, cellular component and molecular function.
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Biological Process |
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cell proliferation
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cell cycle control
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protein kinase cascade
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apoptotic program
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Cellular Component |
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internal side of plasma membrane |
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nucleus |
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cytosol |
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Molecular Function |
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protein domain specific binding |
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