The name of this superfamily has been modified since the most recent official CATH+ release (v4_3_0). At the point of the last release, this superfamily was: waiting to be named.

Functional Families

Overview of the Structural Clusters (SC) and Functional Families within this CATH Superfamily. Clusters with a representative structure are represented by a filled circle.
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FunFam 6: Afadin, adherens junction formation factor

Please note: GO annotations are assigned to the full protein sequence rather than individual protein domains. Since a given protein can contain multiple domains, it is possible that some of the annotations below come from additional domains that occur in the same protein, but have been classified elsewhere in CATH.

There are 10 GO terms relating to "molecular function"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Protein binding GO:0005515
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules).
3 O35889 (/IPI) P55196 (/IPI) Q9QZQ1 (/IPI)
Protein C-terminus binding GO:0008022
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a protein C-terminus, the end of any peptide chain at which the 1-carboxyl function of a constituent amino acid is not attached in peptide linkage to another amino-acid residue.
1 P55196 (/TAS)
Ras GTPase binding GO:0017016
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any member of the Ras superfamily of monomeric GTPases.
1 P55196 (/IPI)
Ras GTPase binding GO:0017016
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any member of the Ras superfamily of monomeric GTPases.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
LIM domain binding GO:0030274
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a LIM domain (for Lin-11 Isl-1 Mec-3) of a protein, a domain with seven conserved cysteine residues and a histidine, that binds two zinc ions and acts as an interface for protein-protein interactions.
1 O35889 (/IPI)
LIM domain binding GO:0030274
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a LIM domain (for Lin-11 Isl-1 Mec-3) of a protein, a domain with seven conserved cysteine residues and a histidine, that binds two zinc ions and acts as an interface for protein-protein interactions.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Cadherin binding GO:0045296
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with cadherin, a type I membrane protein involved in cell adhesion.
1 P55196 (/HDA)
Cell adhesion molecule binding GO:0050839
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a cell adhesion molecule.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IPI)
Actin filament binding GO:0051015
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an actin filament, also known as F-actin, a helical filamentous polymer of globular G-actin subunits.
1 P55196 (/IDA)
Actin filament binding GO:0051015
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an actin filament, also known as F-actin, a helical filamentous polymer of globular G-actin subunits.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)

There are 43 GO terms relating to "biological process"

The search results have been sorted with the annotations that are found most frequently at the top of the list. The results can be filtered by typing text into the search box at the top of the table.
GO Term Annotations Evidence
Pore complex assembly GO:0046931
The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of a set of components to form a pore complex. A pore complex is a small opening in a membrane that allows the passage of liquids and/or gases.
2 P55196 (/IMP) Q9QZQ1 (/IMP)
Cell adhesion GO:0007155
The attachment of a cell, either to another cell or to an underlying substrate such as the extracellular matrix, via cell adhesion molecules.
1 P55196 (/TAS)
Signal transduction GO:0007165
The cellular process in which a signal is conveyed to trigger a change in the activity or state of a cell. Signal transduction begins with reception of a signal (e.g. a ligand binding to a receptor or receptor activation by a stimulus such as light), or for signal transduction in the absence of ligand, signal-withdrawal or the activity of a constitutively active receptor. Signal transduction ends with regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. regulation of transcription or regulation of a metabolic process. Signal transduction covers signaling from receptors located on the surface of the cell and signaling via molecules located within the cell. For signaling between cells, signal transduction is restricted to events at and within the receiving cell.
1 P55196 (/TAS)
Cell-cell signaling GO:0007267
Any process that mediates the transfer of information from one cell to another. This process includes signal transduction in the receiving cell and, where applicable, release of a ligand and any processes that actively facilitate its transport and presentation to the receiving cell. Examples include signaling via soluble ligands, via cell adhesion molecules and via gap junctions.
1 P55196 (/TAS)
Positive regulation of gene expression GO:0010628
Any process that increases the frequency, rate or extent of gene expression. Gene expression is the process in which a gene's coding sequence is converted into a mature gene product or products (proteins or RNA). This includes the production of an RNA transcript as well as any processing to produce a mature RNA product or an mRNA or circRNA (for protein-coding genes) and the translation of that mRNA or circRNA into protein. Protein maturation is included when required to form an active form of a product from an inactive precursor form.
1 P55196 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of gene expression GO:0010628
Any process that increases the frequency, rate or extent of gene expression. Gene expression is the process in which a gene's coding sequence is converted into a mature gene product or products (proteins or RNA). This includes the production of an RNA transcript as well as any processing to produce a mature RNA product or an mRNA or circRNA (for protein-coding genes) and the translation of that mRNA or circRNA into protein. Protein maturation is included when required to form an active form of a product from an inactive precursor form.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Telencephalon development GO:0021537
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the telencephalon over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The telencephalon is the paired anteriolateral division of the prosencephalon plus the lamina terminalis from which the olfactory lobes, cerebral cortex, and subcortical nuclei are derived.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IGI)
Cerebral cortex development GO:0021987
The progression of the cerebral cortex over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The cerebral cortex is the outer layered region of the telencephalon.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IGI)
Cerebral cortex development GO:0021987
The progression of the cerebral cortex over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The cerebral cortex is the outer layered region of the telencephalon.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of cell-cell adhesion GO:0022409
Any process that activates or increases the rate or extent of cell adhesion to another cell.
1 P55196 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of cell-cell adhesion GO:0022409
Any process that activates or increases the rate or extent of cell adhesion to another cell.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Negative regulation of cell migration GO:0030336
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cell migration.
1 P55196 (/IMP)
Negative regulation of cell migration GO:0030336
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cell migration.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Adherens junction organization GO:0034332
A process that is carried out at the cellular level which results in the assembly, arrangement of constituent parts, or disassembly of an adherens junction. An adherens junction is a cell junction at which the cytoplasmic face of the plasma membrane is attached to actin filaments.
1 P55196 (/TAS)
Adherens junction maintenance GO:0034334
The maintenance of an adherens junction. An adherens junction is a cell junction at which the cytoplasmic face of the plasma membrane is attached to actin filaments.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of GTPase activity GO:0043547
Any process that activates or increases the activity of a GTPase.
1 P55196 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of GTPase activity GO:0043547
Any process that activates or increases the activity of a GTPase.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin GO:0044331
The attachment of one cell to another cell via a cadherin, transmembrane proteins having repeating extracellular calcium ion binding domains.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IMP)
Cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin GO:0044331
The attachment of one cell to another cell via a cadherin, transmembrane proteins having repeating extracellular calcium ion binding domains.
1 P55196 (/ISS)
Brain morphogenesis GO:0048854
The process in which the anatomical structures of the brain are generated and organized. The brain is one of the two components of the central nervous system and is the center of thought and emotion. It is responsible for the coordination and control of bodily activities and the interpretation of information from the senses (sight, hearing, smell, etc.).
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IGI)
Homeostasis of number of cells GO:0048872
Any biological process involved in the maintenance of the steady-state number of cells within a population of cells.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IGI)
Positive regulation of dendrite morphogenesis GO:0050775
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of dendrite morphogenesis.
1 O35889 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of dendrite morphogenesis GO:0050775
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of dendrite morphogenesis.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Radial glial cell differentiation GO:0060019
The process in which neuroepithelial cells of the neural tube give rise to radial glial cells, specialized bipotential progenitors cells of the brain. Differentiation includes the processes involved in commitment of a cell to a specific fate.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IGI)
Neuroepithelial cell differentiation GO:0060563
The process in which epiblast cells acquire specialized features of neuroepithelial cells.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IGI)
Positive regulation of dendritic spine morphogenesis GO:0061003
Any process that increases the rate, frequency, or extent of dendritic spine morphogenesis, the process in which the anatomical structures of a dendritic spine are generated and organized. A dendritic spine is a protrusion from a dendrite and a specialized subcellular compartment involved in synaptic transmission.
1 O35889 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of dendritic spine morphogenesis GO:0061003
Any process that increases the rate, frequency, or extent of dendritic spine morphogenesis, the process in which the anatomical structures of a dendritic spine are generated and organized. A dendritic spine is a protrusion from a dendrite and a specialized subcellular compartment involved in synaptic transmission.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of mini excitatory postsynaptic potential GO:0061885
Any process that increases the frequency, rate or extent of mini excitatory postsynaptic potential. Mini excitatory postsynaptic potential is a process that leads to a temporary increase in postsynaptic potential due to the flow of positively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell, induced by the spontaneous release of a single vesicle of an excitatory neurotransmitter into the synapse.
1 O35889 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of mini excitatory postsynaptic potential GO:0061885
Any process that increases the frequency, rate or extent of mini excitatory postsynaptic potential. Mini excitatory postsynaptic potential is a process that leads to a temporary increase in postsynaptic potential due to the flow of positively charged ions into the postsynaptic cell, induced by the spontaneous release of a single vesicle of an excitatory neurotransmitter into the synapse.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Establishment of protein localization to plasma membrane GO:0061951
The directed movement of a protein to a specific location in a plasma membrane.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IMP)
Establishment of protein localization to plasma membrane GO:0061951
The directed movement of a protein to a specific location in a plasma membrane.
1 P55196 (/ISS)
Regulation of oligodendrocyte progenitor proliferation GO:0070445
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of oligodendrocyte progenitor proliferation.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IGI)
Bicellular tight junction assembly GO:0070830
The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of a set of components to form a tight junction, an occluding cell-cell junction that is composed of a branching network of sealing strands that completely encircles the apical end of each cell in an epithelial sheet.
1 P55196 (/IMP)
Bicellular tight junction assembly GO:0070830
The aggregation, arrangement and bonding together of a set of components to form a tight junction, an occluding cell-cell junction that is composed of a branching network of sealing strands that completely encircles the apical end of each cell in an epithelial sheet.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Establishment of endothelial intestinal barrier GO:0090557
The establishment of a barrier between endothelial cell layers of the intestine to exert specific and selective control over the passage of water and solutes, thus allowing formation and maintenance of compartments that differ in fluid and solute composition.
1 P55196 (/IMP)
Establishment of endothelial intestinal barrier GO:0090557
The establishment of a barrier between endothelial cell layers of the intestine to exert specific and selective control over the passage of water and solutes, thus allowing formation and maintenance of compartments that differ in fluid and solute composition.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Dendrite arborization GO:0140059
The process in which the anatomical structures of a dendritic tree are generated and organized into dendritic branches.
1 O35889 (/IMP)
Dendrite arborization GO:0140059
The process in which the anatomical structures of a dendritic tree are generated and organized into dendritic branches.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Protein localization to cell junction GO:1902414
A process in which a protein is transported to, or maintained in, a location within a cell junction.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of dendrite extension GO:1903861
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of dendrite extension.
1 O35889 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of dendrite extension GO:1903861
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of dendrite extension.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin GO:2000049
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin.
1 P55196 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin GO:2000049
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)

There are 28 GO terms relating to "cellular component"

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GO Term Annotations Evidence
Cell junction GO:0030054
A cellular component that forms a specialized region of connection between two or more cells or between a cell and the extracellular matrix. At a cell junction, anchoring proteins extend through the plasma membrane to link cytoskeletal proteins in one cell to cytoskeletal proteins in neighboring cells or to proteins in the extracellular matrix.
6 A8MQ02 (/IDA) H0Y7R8 (/IDA) J3KN01 (/IDA) P55196 (/IDA) Q5TIG5 (/IDA) Q9QZQ1 (/IDA)
Nucleoplasm GO:0005654
That part of the nuclear content other than the chromosomes or the nucleolus.
5 A8MQ02 (/IDA) H0Y7R8 (/IDA) J3KN01 (/IDA) P55196 (/IDA) Q5TIG5 (/IDA)
Plasma membrane GO:0005886
The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins.
5 A8MQ02 (/IDA) H0Y7R8 (/IDA) J3KN01 (/IDA) P55196 (/IDA) Q5TIG5 (/IDA)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
4 A8MQ02 (/IDA) J3KN01 (/IDA) P55196 (/IDA) Q5TIG5 (/IDA)
Nuclear speck GO:0016607
A discrete extra-nucleolar subnuclear domain, 20-50 in number, in which splicing factors are seen to be localized by immunofluorescence microscopy.
4 A8MQ02 (/IDA) J3KN01 (/IDA) P55196 (/IDA) Q5TIG5 (/IDA)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
2 O35889 (/TAS) P55196 (/TAS)
Cell-cell adherens junction GO:0005913
An adherens junction which connects a cell to another cell.
2 O35889 (/IDA) Q9QZQ1 (/IDA)
Pore complex GO:0046930
Any small opening in a membrane that allows the passage of gases and/or liquids.
2 P55196 (/IMP) Q9QZQ1 (/IMP)
Nucleoplasm GO:0005654
That part of the nuclear content other than the chromosomes or the nucleolus.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Cytoplasm GO:0005737
All of the contents of a cell excluding the plasma membrane and nucleus, but including other subcellular structures.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IDA)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Plasma membrane GO:0005886
The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Cell-cell junction GO:0005911
A cell junction that forms a connection between two or more cells in a multicellular organism; excludes direct cytoplasmic junctions such as ring canals.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IDA)
Cell-cell junction GO:0005911
A cell junction that forms a connection between two or more cells in a multicellular organism; excludes direct cytoplasmic junctions such as ring canals.
1 P55196 (/TAS)
Adherens junction GO:0005912
A cell junction at which anchoring proteins (cadherins or integrins) extend through the plasma membrane and are attached to actin filaments.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IDA)
Cell-cell adherens junction GO:0005913
An adherens junction which connects a cell to another cell.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Nuclear speck GO:0016607
A discrete extra-nucleolar subnuclear domain, 20-50 in number, in which splicing factors are seen to be localized by immunofluorescence microscopy.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Cell junction GO:0030054
A cellular component that forms a specialized region of connection between two or more cells or between a cell and the extracellular matrix. At a cell junction, anchoring proteins extend through the plasma membrane to link cytoskeletal proteins in one cell to cytoskeletal proteins in neighboring cells or to proteins in the extracellular matrix.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Axon GO:0030424
The long process of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses, usually away from the cell body to the terminals and varicosities, which are sites of storage and release of neurotransmitter.
1 O35889 (/IDA)
Axon GO:0030424
The long process of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses, usually away from the cell body to the terminals and varicosities, which are sites of storage and release of neurotransmitter.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Somatodendritic compartment GO:0036477
The region of a neuron that includes the cell body (cell soma) and dendrite(s), but excludes the axon.
1 O35889 (/IDA)
Somatodendritic compartment GO:0036477
The region of a neuron that includes the cell body (cell soma) and dendrite(s), but excludes the axon.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Apical junction complex GO:0043296
A functional unit located near the cell apex at the points of contact between epithelial cells, which in vertebrates is composed of the tight junction, the zonula adherens, and desmosomes and in some invertebrates, such as Drosophila, is composed of the subapical complex (SAC), the zonula adherens and the septate junction. Functions in the regulation of cell polarity, tissue integrity and intercellular adhesion and permeability.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IDA)
Cell-cell contact zone GO:0044291
Extended zone of intimate apposition between two cells containing one or more types of intercellular junctions, e.g., the intercalated disk of muscle.
1 P55196 (/IDA)
Cell-cell contact zone GO:0044291
Extended zone of intimate apposition between two cells containing one or more types of intercellular junctions, e.g., the intercalated disk of muscle.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)
Apical part of cell GO:0045177
The region of a polarized cell that forms a tip or is distal to a base. For example, in a polarized epithelial cell, the apical region has an exposed surface and lies opposite to the basal lamina that separates the epithelium from other tissue.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/IDA)
Tight junction GO:0070160
A cell-cell junction that seals cells together in an epithelium in a way that prevents even small molecules from leaking from one side of the sheet to the other.
1 P55196 (/IDA)
Tight junction GO:0070160
A cell-cell junction that seals cells together in an epithelium in a way that prevents even small molecules from leaking from one side of the sheet to the other.
1 Q9QZQ1 (/ISO)