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B55alpha PP2A holoenzymes modulate the phosphorylation status of the retinoblastoma-related protein p107 and its activation.

Abstract
Pocket proteins negatively regulate transcription of E2F-dependent genes and progression through the G(0)/G(1) transition and the cell cycle restriction point in G(1). Pocket protein repressor activities are inactivated via phosphorylation at multiple Pro-directed Ser/Thr sites by the coordinated action of G(1) and G(1)/S cyclin-dependent kinases. These phosphorylations are reversed by the action of two families of Ser/Thr phosphatases: PP1, which has been implicated in abrupt dephosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein (pRB) in mitosis, and PP2A, which plays a role in an equilibrium that counteracts cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) action throughout the cell cycle. However, the identity of the trimeric PP2A holoenzyme(s) functioning in this process is unknown. Here we report the identification of a PP2A trimeric holoenzyme containing B55α, which plays a major role in restricting the phosphorylation state of p107 and inducing its activation in human cells. Our data also suggest targeted selectivity in the interaction of pocket proteins with distinct PP2A holoenzymes, which is likely necessary for simultaneous pocket protein activation.
AuthorsGirish Jayadeva, Alison Kurimchak, Judit Garriga, Elena Sotillo, Anthony J Davis, Dale S Haines, Marc Mumby, Xavier Graña
JournalThe Journal of biological chemistry (J Biol Chem) Vol. 285 Issue 39 Pg. 29863-73 (Sep 24 2010) ISSN: 1083-351X [Electronic] United States
PMID20663872 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
Chemical References
  • E2F Transcription Factors
  • Holoenzymes
  • RBL1 protein, human
  • Retinoblastoma-Like Protein p107
  • Cyclin-Dependent Kinases
  • PPP2CA protein, human
  • Protein Phosphatase 2
Topics
  • Cell Cycle (physiology)
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cyclin-Dependent Kinases (genetics, metabolism)
  • E2F Transcription Factors (genetics, metabolism)
  • Holoenzymes (genetics, metabolism)
  • Humans
  • Phosphorylation (physiology)
  • Protein Multimerization (physiology)
  • Protein Phosphatase 2 (genetics, metabolism)
  • Retinoblastoma-Like Protein p107 (genetics, metabolism)
  • Transcription, Genetic (physiology)

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