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 227: fez family zinc finger protein 1

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 9 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
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.
3 A0PJY2 (/ISA) Q8TBJ5 (/ISA) Q8TBJ5 (/ISA)
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 Q0VDQ9 (/IDA) Q9ESP5 (/IDA) Q9VQ56 (/IDA)
Transcription regulatory region DNA binding GO:0044212
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a DNA region that regulates the transcription of a region of DNA, which may be a gene, cistron, or operon. Binding may occur as a sequence specific interaction or as an interaction observed only once a factor has been recruited to the DNA by other factors.
3 Q0VDQ9 (/IDA) Q9ESP5 (/IDA) Q9VQ56 (/IDA)
RNA polymerase II proximal promoter sequence-specific DNA binding GO:0000978
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with a specific upstream regulatory DNA sequence (transcription factor recognition sequence or binding site) located in the proximal promoter of a gene transcribed by RNA polymerase II. The proximal promoter is in cis with and relatively close to the core promoter.
2 Q0VDQ9 (/IDA) Q9ESP5 (/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 Q9ESP5 (/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 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP)
DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific GO:0001228
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 activate or increase transcription. Regulatory regions include promoters (proximal and distal) and enhancers. Genes are transcriptional units.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IDA)
Chromatin binding GO:0003682
Interacting selectively and non-covalently with chromatin, the network of fibers of DNA, protein, and sometimes RNA, that make up the chromosomes of the eukaryotic nucleus during interphase.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IDA)
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).
1 Q9VQ56 (/IPI)

There are 49 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.
5 A0A0R4YI50 (/IMP) M9PB02 (/IMP) M9PBS1 (/IMP) Q804Q5 (/IMP) Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Negative regulation of neuroblast proliferation GO:0007406
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the proliferation of neuroblasts.
4 A0A0R4YI50 (/IMP) M9PB02 (/IMP) M9PBS1 (/IMP) Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Stem cell population maintenance GO:0019827
The process by which an organism or tissue maintains a population of stem cells of a single type. This can be achieved by a number of mechanisms: stem cell asymmetric division maintains stem cell numbers; stem cell symmetric division increases them; maintenance of a stem cell niche maintains the conditions for commitment to the stem cell fate for some types of stem cell; stem cells may arise de novo from other cell types.
4 A0A0R4YI50 (/IMP) M9PB02 (/IMP) M9PBS1 (/IMP) Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Regulation of neurogenesis GO:0050767
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of neurogenesis, the generation of cells in the nervous system.
4 A0A0R4YI50 (/IMP) M9PB02 (/IMP) M9PBS1 (/IMP) Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Forebrain development GO:0030900
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the forebrain over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The forebrain is the anterior of the three primary divisions of the developing chordate brain or the corresponding part of the adult brain (in vertebrates, includes especially the cerebral hemispheres, the thalamus, and the hypothalamus and especially in higher vertebrates is the main control center for sensory and associative information processing, visceral functions, and voluntary motor functions).
3 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP) Q804Q5 (/IMP) Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Cell dedifferentiation GO:0043697
The process in which a specialized cell loses the structural or functional features that characterize it in the mature organism, or some other relatively stable phase of the organism's life history. Under certain conditions, these cells can revert back to the features of the stem cells that were their ancestors.
3 Q0VDQ9 (/IGI) Q9ESP5 (/IGI) Q9VQ56 (/IGI)
Positive regulation of neuron differentiation GO:0045666
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of neuron differentiation.
3 Q0VDQ9 (/IGI) Q9ESP5 (/IGI) Q9VQ56 (/IGI)
Negative regulation of cell population proliferation GO:0008285
Any process that stops, prevents or reduces the rate or extent of cell proliferation.
2 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP) Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
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.
2 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP) Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Forebrain anterior/posterior pattern specification GO:0021797
The creation of specific areas of progenitor domains along the anterior-posterior axis of the developing forebrain.
2 Q0VDQ9 (/IGI) Q9ESP5 (/IGI)
Positive regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045893
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of cellular DNA-templated transcription.
2 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP) Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Regulation of neurogenesis GO:0050767
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of neurogenesis, the generation of cells in the nervous system.
2 Q0VDQ9 (/IGI) Q9ESP5 (/IGI)
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 Q9ESP5 (/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 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP)
Neuron migration GO:0001764
The characteristic movement of an immature neuron from germinal zones to specific positions where they will reside as they mature.
1 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP)
Nervous system development GO:0007399
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of nervous tissue over time, from its formation to its mature state.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
Negative regulation of neuroblast proliferation GO:0007406
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the proliferation of neuroblasts.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IGI)
Axon guidance GO:0007411
The chemotaxis process that directs the migration of an axon growth cone to a specific target site in response to a combination of attractive and repulsive cues.
1 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP)
Axon target recognition GO:0007412
The process in which an axon recognizes and binds to a set of cells with which it may form stable connections.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Axonal fasciculation GO:0007413
The collection of axons into a bundle of rods, known as a fascicle.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Locomotory behavior GO:0007626
The specific movement from place to place of an organism in response to external or internal stimuli. Locomotion of a whole organism in a manner dependent upon some combination of that organism's internal state and external conditions.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Regulation of Notch signaling pathway GO:0008593
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of the Notch signaling pathway.
1 Q804Q5 (/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 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Negative regulation of gene expression GO:0010629
Any process that decreases 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 Q9VQ56 (/IDA)
Negative regulation of gene expression GO:0010629
Any process that decreases 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 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Dendrite development GO:0016358
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the dendrite over time, from its formation to the mature structure.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Diencephalon development GO:0021536
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the diencephalon over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The diencephalon is the paired caudal parts of the prosencephalon from which the thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus and subthalamus are derived; these regions regulate autonomic, visceral and endocrine function, and process information directed to the cerebral cortex.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
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 Q9ESP5 (/IGI)
Dentate gyrus development GO:0021542
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the dentate gyrus over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The dentate gyrus is one of two interlocking gyri of the hippocampus. It contains granule cells, which project to the pyramidal cells and interneurons of the CA3 region of the ammon gyrus.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Medulla oblongata morphogenesis GO:0021579
The process in which the anatomical structure of the medulla oblongata is generated and organized. The medulla oblongata lies directly above the spinal cord and controls vital autonomic functions such as digestion, breathing and the control of heart rate.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Mammillary body development GO:0021767
The progression of the mammillary body over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The mammillary body is a protrusion at the posterior end of the hypothalamus that contains hypothalamic nuclei.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
Olfactory bulb development GO:0021772
The progression of the olfactory bulb over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The olfactory bulb coordinates neuronal signaling involved in the perception of smell. It receives input from the sensory neurons and outputs to the olfactory cortex.
1 Q0VDQ9 (/IMP)
Cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron migration GO:0021853
The migration of GABAergic interneuron precursors from the subpallium to the cerebral cortex.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Hypothalamus development GO:0021854
The progression of the hypothalamus region of the forebrain, from its initial formation to its mature state.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
Forebrain neuron differentiation GO:0021879
The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a neuron that will reside in the forebrain.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
Cerebral cortex neuron differentiation GO:0021895
The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires specialized features of a neuron residing in the cerebral cortex.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Commitment of neuronal cell to specific neuron type in forebrain GO:0021902
The commitment of neuronal precursor cells to become specialized types of neurons in the forebrain.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IGI)
Commitment of neuronal cell to specific neuron type in forebrain GO:0021902
The commitment of neuronal precursor cells to become specialized types of neurons in the forebrain.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Central nervous system neuron development GO:0021954
The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a neuron whose cell body is located in the central nervous system, from initial commitment of the cell to a neuronal fate, to the fully functional differentiated neuron.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
Negative regulation of neuron differentiation GO:0045665
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of neuron differentiation.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IDA)
Neuron fate determination GO:0048664
The process in which a cell becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a neuron regardless of its environment; upon determination, the cell fate cannot be reversed.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IDA)
Axonogenesis involved in innervation GO:0060385
The neurite development process that generates a long process of a neuron, as it invades a target tissue.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Commissural neuron axon guidance GO:0071679
The process in which the migration of an axon growth cone of a commissural neuron is directed to its target in the brain in response to a combination of attractive and repulsive cues.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
Photoreceptor cell axon guidance GO:0072499
The chemotaxis process that directs the migration of a photoreceptor cell axon growth cone to its target in the optic lobe in response to a combination of attractive and repulsive cues.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Neuronal stem cell population maintenance GO:0097150
Any process in by an organism or tissue maintains a population of neuronal stem cells.
1 Q804Q5 (/IMP)
Regulation of axon guidance GO:1902667
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of axon guidance.
1 Q9ESP5 (/IMP)
Regulation of neuroblast proliferation GO:1902692
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of neuroblast proliferation.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IGI)
Regulation of neuroblast proliferation GO:1902692
Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of neuroblast proliferation.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)
Positive regulation of netrin-activated signaling pathway GO:1902843
Any process that activates or increases the frequency, rate or extent of netrin-activated signaling pathway.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IMP)

There are 6 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.
1 A0PJY2 (/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.
1 Q0VDQ9 (/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 A0PJY2 (/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 Q0VDQ9 (/ISO)
Neuronal cell body GO:0043025
The portion of a neuron that includes the nucleus, but excludes cell projections such as axons and dendrites.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IDA)
Axonal growth cone GO:0044295
The migrating motile tip of a growing nerve cell axon.
1 Q9VQ56 (/IDA)
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