Preferred Label : Discoidin Domain;
MeSH definition : A protein domain originally identified in DISCOIDINS. It occurs in a variety of unrelated
proteins in multicellular organisms, where it recognizes different ligands with distinct
biological functions. Structurally, it consists of two antiparallel beta sheets that
form a jellyroll configuration stabilized by two intramolecular disulfide bonds. Sequence
differences within this module determine ligand specificity; in DISCOIDIN DOMAIN RECEPTORS,
it binds to FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS and NON-FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS.;
MeSH synonym : Domain, Discoidin; Domains, Discoidin; Discoidin Domains;
Origin ID : D000070822;
UMLS CUI : C4277651;
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A protein domain originally identified in DISCOIDINS. It occurs in a variety of unrelated
proteins in multicellular organisms, where it recognizes different ligands with distinct
biological functions. Structurally, it consists of two antiparallel beta sheets that
form a jellyroll configuration stabilized by two intramolecular disulfide bonds. Sequence
differences within this module determine ligand specificity; in DISCOIDIN DOMAIN RECEPTORS,
it binds to FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS and NON-FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS.