Domain Annotation: SCOP2 Classification SCOP2 Database Homepage

ChainsTypeFamily Name Domain Identifier Family IdentifierProvenance Source (Version)
ASCOP2B SuperfamilyDNA-binding domain8081855 3000183 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
DSCOP2B SuperfamilyDNA-binding domain8081855 3000183 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
GSCOP2B SuperfamilyDNA-binding domain8081855 3000183 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
JSCOP2B SuperfamilyDNA-binding domain8081855 3000183 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
MSCOP2B SuperfamilyDNA-binding domain8081855 3000183 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)
PSCOP2B SuperfamilyDNA-binding domain8081855 3000183 SCOP2B (2022-06-29)

Domain Annotation: ECOD Classification ECOD Database Homepage

ChainsFamily NameDomain Identifier ArchitecturePossible HomologyHomologyTopologyFamilyProvenance Source (Version)
APF01429e6c2fA1 A: a+b two layersX: DNA-binding domainH: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBD (From Topology)T: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBDF: PF01429ECOD (1.6)
DPF01429e6c2fD1 A: a+b two layersX: DNA-binding domainH: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBD (From Topology)T: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBDF: PF01429ECOD (1.6)
GPF01429e6c2fG1 A: a+b two layersX: DNA-binding domainH: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBD (From Topology)T: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBDF: PF01429ECOD (1.6)
JPF01429e6c2fJ1 A: a+b two layersX: DNA-binding domainH: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBD (From Topology)T: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBDF: PF01429ECOD (1.6)
MPF01429e6c2fM1 A: a+b two layersX: DNA-binding domainH: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBD (From Topology)T: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBDF: PF01429ECOD (1.6)
PPF01429e6c2fP1 A: a+b two layersX: DNA-binding domainH: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBD (From Topology)T: Methyl-CpG-binding domain, MBDF: PF01429ECOD (1.6)

Domain Annotation: CATH CATH Database Homepage

Protein Family Annotation Pfam Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameDescriptionCommentsSource
A, D, G, J, M
PF01429Methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD)Methyl-CpG binding domainThe Methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD) binds to DNA that contains one or more symmetrically methylated CpGs [1]. DNA methylation in animals is associated with alterations in chromatin structure and silencing of gene expression. MBD has negligible non-s ...The Methyl-CpG binding domain (MBD) binds to DNA that contains one or more symmetrically methylated CpGs [1]. DNA methylation in animals is associated with alterations in chromatin structure and silencing of gene expression. MBD has negligible non-specific affinity for DNA. In vitro foot-printing with MeCP2 showed the MBD can protect a 12 nucleotide region surrounding a methyl CpG pair [1]. MBDs are found in several Methyl-CpG binding proteins and also DNA demethylase [2].
Domain

Gene Ontology: Gene Product Annotation Gene Ontology Database Homepage

ChainsPolymerMolecular FunctionBiological ProcessCellular Component
A, D, G, J, M
Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2
B, E, H, K, N
12-mer DNA---
C, F, I, L, O
12-mer DNA---

InterPro: Protein Family Classification InterPro Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameType
A, D, G, J, M
IPR025884Methyl-CpG binding protein 2/3, C-terminal domainDomain
A, D, G, J, M
IPR001739Methyl-CpG DNA bindingDomain
A, D, G, J, M
IPR032343Methyl-CpG-binding domain protein 2/3, p55-binding regionDomain
A, D, G, J, M
IPR016177DNA-binding domain superfamilyHomologous Superfamily