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 named:

"
Classic Zinc Finger
".

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 235: Zinc finger and BTB domain containing 38

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 22 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
Methyl-CpG binding GO:0008327
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a methylated cytosine/guanine dinucleotide.
8 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
Protein homodimerization activity GO:0042803
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an identical protein to form a homodimer.
6 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
DNA-binding transcription factor activity GO:0003700
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a gene to modulate transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units, and include bacterial operons.
5 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
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).
4 Q8BN78 (/IPI) Q8BN78 (/IPI) Q8NAP3 (/IPI) Q9P1Z0 (/IPI)
DNA-binding transcription factor activity GO:0003700
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a gene to modulate transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units, and include bacterial operons.
3 Q8BW71 (/ISS) Q8NAP3 (/ISS) Q9VEF4 (/ISS)
Sequence-specific DNA binding GO:0043565
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with DNA of a specific nucleotide composition, e.g. GC-rich DNA binding, or with a specific sequence motif or type of DNA e.g. promotor binding or rDNA binding.
3 A0A0R4INF0 (/IDA) Q06Z31 (/IDA) Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Sequence-specific DNA binding GO:0043565
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with DNA of a specific nucleotide composition, e.g. GC-rich DNA binding, or with a specific sequence motif or type of DNA e.g. promotor binding or rDNA binding.
3 Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO)
DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific GO:0000981
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a RNA polymerase II-transcribed gene to modulate transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units.
2 Q8NAP3 (/ISA) Q9P1Z0 (/ISA)
DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific GO:0000981
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a RNA polymerase II-transcribed gene to modulate transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units.
2 Q8NAP3 (/NAS) Q9P1Z0 (/NAS)
DNA-binding transcription factor activity GO:0003700
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a gene to modulate transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units, and include bacterial operons.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IPI) Q06Z31 (/IPI)
Methyl-CpG binding GO:0008327
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a methylated cytosine/guanine dinucleotide.
2 Q8NAP3 (/IDA) Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Protein homodimerization activity GO:0042803
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with an identical protein to form a homodimer.
2 Q8NAP3 (/IDA) Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding GO:0000976
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific sequence of DNA that is part of a regulatory region that controls transcription of that section of the DNA. The transcribed region might be described as a gene, cistron, or operon.
1 Q9VEF4 (/ISS)
RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding GO:0000977
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific sequence of DNA that is part of a regulatory region that controls the transcription of a gene or cistron by RNA polymerase II.
1 Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
RNA polymerase II regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding GO:0000977
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific sequence of DNA that is part of a regulatory region that controls the transcription of a gene or cistron by RNA polymerase II.
1 Q5F293 (/ISO)
DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific GO:0001227
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a RNA polymerase II-transcribed gene to repress or decrease transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units.
1 Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific GO:0001227
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a RNA polymerase II-transcribed gene to repress or decrease transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units.
1 Q5F293 (/ISO)
DNA-binding transcription factor activity GO:0003700
A protein or a member of a complex that interacts selectively and non-covalently with a specific DNA sequence (sometimes referred to as a motif) within the regulatory region of a gene to modulate transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units, and include bacterial operons.
1 Q5EXX3 (/IDA)
Methyl-CpNpG binding GO:0010428
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a methylated cytosine/unspecified/guanine trinucleotide.
1 Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Methyl-CpNpG binding GO:0010428
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a methylated cytosine/unspecified/guanine trinucleotide.
1 Q5F293 (/ISO)
Protein kinase binding GO:0019901
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a protein kinase, any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group, usually from ATP, to a protein substrate.
1 Q9P1Z0 (/IPI)
Protein kinase binding GO:0019901
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a protein kinase, any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of a phosphate group, usually from ATP, to a protein substrate.
1 Q5F293 (/ISO)

There are 24 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
Negative regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045892
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
8 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
Cellular response to DNA damage stimulus GO:0006974
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a stimulus indicating damage to its DNA from environmental insults or errors during metabolism.
6 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
Regulation of DNA replication GO:0006275
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of DNA replication.
5 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0045944
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of transcription from an RNA polymerase II promoter.
5 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
Negative regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045892
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
3 Q5EXX3 (/ISS) Q8BN78 (/ISS) Q8BN78 (/ISS)
Transcription, DNA-templated GO:0006351
The cellular synthesis of RNA on a template of DNA.
2 Q8BN78 (/ISA) Q8BN78 (/ISA)
Regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0006355
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IMP) Q06Z31 (/IMP)
Anterior/posterior pattern specification GO:0009952
The regionalization process in which specific areas of cell differentiation are determined along the anterior-posterior axis. The anterior-posterior axis is defined by a line that runs from the head or mouth of an organism to the tail or opposite end of the organism.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IDA) Q06Z31 (/IDA)
Dorsal/ventral pattern formation GO:0009953
The regionalization process in which the areas along the dorsal/ventral axis are established that will lead to differences in cell differentiation. The dorsal/ventral axis is defined by a line that runs orthogonal to both the anterior/posterior and left/right axes. The dorsal end is defined by the upper or back side of an organism. The ventral end is defined by the lower or front side of an organism.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IMP) Q06Z31 (/IMP)
Regulation of gene expression GO:0010468
Any process that modulates 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.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IDA) Q06Z31 (/IDA)
Regulation of gene expression GO:0010468
Any process that modulates 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.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IMP) Q06Z31 (/IMP)
Negative regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045892
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
2 Q8NAP3 (/IDA) Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0045944
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of transcription from an RNA polymerase II promoter.
2 Q8BW71 (/ISS) Q8NAP3 (/ISS)
Dorsal convergence GO:0060030
The directed migration of individual cells and small groups of cells toward the dorsal midline during gastrulation. This process does not require cell rearrangement.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IMP) Q06Z31 (/IMP)
Mediolateral intercalation GO:0060031
The interdigitation of cells along the mediolateral axis during gastrulation.
2 A0A0R4INF0 (/IMP) Q06Z31 (/IMP)
Negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0000122
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of transcription mediated by RNA polymerase II.
1 Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0000122
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of transcription mediated by RNA polymerase II.
1 Q5F293 (/ISO)
Regulation of DNA replication GO:0006275
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of DNA replication.
1 Q8NAP3 (/IMP)
Regulation of DNA replication GO:0006275
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of DNA replication.
1 Q5EXX3 (/ISS)
Regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0006355
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
1 Q9VEF4 (/ISS)
Cellular response to DNA damage stimulus GO:0006974
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a stimulus indicating damage to its DNA from environmental insults or errors during metabolism.
1 Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Cellular response to DNA damage stimulus GO:0006974
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a stimulus indicating damage to its DNA from environmental insults or errors during metabolism.
1 Q8NAP3 (/IMP)
Cellular response to DNA damage stimulus GO:0006974
Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a stimulus indicating damage to its DNA from environmental insults or errors during metabolism.
1 Q5EXX3 (/ISS)
Positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II GO:0045944
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of transcription from an RNA polymerase II promoter.
1 Q5EXX3 (/IDA)

There are 12 GO terms relating to "cellular component"

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
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
8 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
Nucleoplasm GO:0005654
That part of the nuclear content other than the chromosomes or the nucleolus.
8 F6Z595 (/ISO) Q3LR78 (/ISO) Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BIL1 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BW24 (/ISO) Q8BW71 (/ISO)
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
7 A0A0R4INF0 (/IDA) Q06Z31 (/IDA) Q5EXX3 (/IDA) Q8BN78 (/IDA) Q8BN78 (/IDA) Q8NAP3 (/IDA) Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Nucleoplasm GO:0005654
That part of the nuclear content other than the chromosomes or the nucleolus.
4 A0A1B0GV48 (/IDA) D6RBC4 (/IDA) Q8NAP3 (/IDA) Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Nucleus GO:0005634
A membrane-bounded organelle of eukaryotic cells in which chromosomes are housed and replicated. In most cells, the nucleus contains all of the cell's chromosomes except the organellar chromosomes, and is the site of RNA synthesis and processing. In some species, or in specialized cell types, RNA metabolism or DNA replication may be absent.
3 Q8BW71 (/ISS) Q8NAP3 (/ISS) Q9VEF4 (/ISS)
Cytosol GO:0005829
The part of the cytoplasm that does not contain organelles but which does contain other particulate matter, such as protein complexes.
3 Q5F293 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO)
Nucleolus GO:0005730
A small, dense body one or more of which are present in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. It is rich in RNA and protein, is not bounded by a limiting membrane, and is not seen during mitosis. Its prime function is the transcription of the nucleolar DNA into 45S ribosomal-precursor RNA, the processing of this RNA into 5.8S, 18S, and 28S components of ribosomal RNA, and the association of these components with 5S RNA and proteins synthesized outside the nucleolus. This association results in the formation of ribonucleoprotein precursors; these pass into the cytoplasm and mature into the 40S and 60S subunits of the ribosome.
2 Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/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.
2 Q8BN78 (/ISO) Q8BN78 (/ISO)
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 Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Nuclear body GO:0016604
Extra-nucleolar nuclear domains usually visualized by confocal microscopy and fluorescent antibodies to specific proteins.
1 Q9P1Z0 (/IDA)
Nuclear body GO:0016604
Extra-nucleolar nuclear domains usually visualized by confocal microscopy and fluorescent antibodies to specific proteins.
1 Q5F293 (/ISO)
Blood microparticle GO:0072562
A phospholipid microvesicle that is derived from any of several cell types, such as platelets, blood cells, endothelial cells, or others, and contains membrane receptors as well as other proteins characteristic of the parental cell. Microparticles are heterogeneous in size, and are characterized as microvesicles free of nucleic acids.
1 Q8NAP3 (/HDA)