This entry represents the SH3 domain of MPP4. MPP4, also called Disks Large homologue 6 (DLG6) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 2 chromosomal region candidate gene 5 protein (ALS2CR5), is a retina-specific scaffolding protein that plays a role in organizing presynaptic protein complexes in the photoreceptor synapse, where it localizes to the plasma membrane []. It is required in the proper localization of calcium ATPases and for maintenance of calcium homeostasis []. MPP4 belongs to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) p55 subfamily. The membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) p55 subfamily (also known as MPP subfamily) members include the Drosophila Stardust protein and its vertebrate homologues, MPP1-7. They contain the core of three domains characteristic of MAGUK (membrane-associated guanylate kinase) proteins: PDZ, SH3, and guanylate kinase (GuK). In addition, they also contain the Hook (Protein 4.1 Binding) motif in between the SH3 and GuK domains []. MPP2-7 have two additional L27 domains at their N terminus. The GuK domain in MAGUK proteins is enzymatically inactive; instead, the domain mediates protein-protein interactions and associates intramolecularly with the SH3 domain [].
