The Solution Structure of the Triple Mutant Methyl-CpG-Binding Domain from MeCP2


Domain Annotation: ECOD Classification ECOD Database Homepage

ChainsFamily NameDomain Identifier ArchitecturePossible HomologyHomologyTopologyFamilyProvenance Source (Version)
AF5_F8_type_Ce8ajrA1 A: beta barrelsX: RNase A-likeH: Cytochrome P450T: Cytochrome P450F: F5_F8_type_CECOD (v294.2)

Protein Family Annotation Pfam Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameDescriptionCommentsSource
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
Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2