PPP2R1B

UniProt ID: P30154
Organism: Homo sapiens
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Gene Description

PPP2R1B encodes the beta isoform of the protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) scaffold/structural A subunit (PR65-beta). It is the minor A subunit isoform, comprising approximately 5-10% of total cellular PP2A scaffold protein (the dominant isoform being PPP2R1A/Aalpha, with ~86% sequence identity). PPP2R1B contains 15 tandem HEAT repeats that form an elongated horseshoe-shaped scaffold. Its primary molecular function is to coordinate the assembly of PP2A heterotrimeric holoenzymes by simultaneously binding the catalytic C subunit (via HEAT repeats 11-15) and one of many regulatory B subunits (via HEAT repeats 1-10). Despite its low abundance, PPP2R1B has non-redundant functions relative to PPP2R1A. Notably, PPP2R1B-containing PP2A complexes uniquely interact with and dephosphorylate the small GTPase RalA at Ser183 and Ser194, thereby inactivating RalA and suppressing transformation. PPP2R1B functions as a tumor suppressor; cancer-associated mutations (found in ~15% of lung and colon cancers) disrupt its ability to form functional PP2A holoenzymes and regulate RalA. PPP2R1B is also recruited to the dependence receptor UNC5H2/B where it facilitates PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation of DAPk, triggering apoptosis in the absence of netrin-1.

Existing Annotations Review

GO Term Evidence Action Reason
GO:0000159 protein phosphatase type 2A complex
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PPP2R1B is the scaffold/structural A-beta subunit of the PP2A holoenzyme. Its defining role is to assemble the PP2A heterotrimeric complex (A-B-C). This is the core identity of the protein and is extensively supported by structural, biochemical, and genetic evidence (PMID:17540176, UniProt). The IBA annotation is phylogenetically well-grounded, based on orthologs across yeast, fly, worm, and mouse.
Reason: This is the defining cellular component for PPP2R1B. The protein is a structural subunit of PP2A and exists primarily as part of this complex. UniProt states "The PR65 subunit of protein phosphatase 2A serves as a scaffolding molecule to coordinate the assembly of the catalytic subunit and a variable regulatory B subunit." The IBA annotation is based on strong phylogenetic evidence across multiple model organisms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17540176
PP2A holoenzymes are composed of three subunits, a catalytic C subunit, a structural A subunit, and a regulatory B subunit
PMID:17540176
the WT PP2A Abeta subunit formed heterotrimers with the catalytic Calpha and each of the regulatory B subunits tested
GO:0005634 nucleus
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PP2A complexes are known to localize to both nucleus and cytoplasm, with localization driven primarily by the regulatory B subunit composition. Nuclear PP2A functions include cell cycle regulation, DNA damage response, and chromatin-associated processes. The IBA annotation is phylogenetically supported across fly, yeast, and plant orthologs.
Reason: PP2A is well-established to function in the nucleus in various contexts. The B56 subunit family members direct PP2A to nuclear substrates. Given the role of PPP2R1B in mitotic processes (spindle assembly, sister chromatid cohesion) and its interaction with SGO1 (PMID:16541025), nuclear localization is expected.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16456541
PP2A complexes composed of B56α, B56β and B56ɛ localize to the cytoplasm, whereas those composed of B56δ and B56γ are concentrated in the nucleus
GO:0005737 cytoplasm
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PP2A complexes are broadly distributed in the cytoplasm. The IBA annotation is well-supported by phylogenetic evidence across multiple model organisms including fly, worm, mouse, yeast, and Dictyostelium orthologs.
Reason: PP2A is well-established as a cytoplasmic phosphatase complex. PPP2R1B-containing complexes regulate cytoplasmic substrates including RalA (PMID:17540176). The B55 and some B56 family members localize PP2A to the cytoplasm.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17540176
both RalA and Aβ were found in membrane fraction of HEK TER-Aβ cells
PMID:16456541
PP2A complexes composed of B56α, B56β and B56ɛ localize to the cytoplasm
GO:0005829 cytosol
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PP2A complexes are present in the cytosol. The IBA annotation is supported by phylogenetic evidence from fly, mouse, and plant orthologs.
Reason: Cytosol is a reasonable and expected localization for a soluble scaffold protein that assembles phosphatase holoenzymes. This is consistent with and more specific than the cytoplasm annotation. Both are appropriate.
GO:0019888 protein phosphatase regulator activity
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PPP2R1B functions as a scaffold/regulator of PP2A phosphatase activity by assembling the catalytic C subunit with regulatory B subunits into a functional holoenzyme. Without the A subunit scaffold, the holoenzyme cannot assemble properly. The IBA annotation is phylogenetically supported.
Reason: This is the core molecular function annotation for PPP2R1B. As a scaffold subunit that is essential for PP2A holoenzyme assembly, it directly regulates phosphatase activity. Cancer-associated mutants that cannot assemble holoenzymes show impaired phosphatase activity (PMID:17540176). The term "protein phosphatase regulator activity" appropriately captures the scaffolding/regulatory function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17540176
the phosphatase activity associated with mutant Aβ (P65S, V545A, G8R, K343E or D504G) immune complexes was reduced by 48±5%, 70±7%, 68±9%, 52±4%, or 71±9% respectively, compared to the activity levels found with the WT Aβ subunit
GO:0051225 spindle assembly
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PP2A-B56 complexes have well-established roles in spindle assembly and mitotic progression. PP2A opposes Aurora B kinase and Plk1 at kinetochores, and is required for proper chromosome bi-orientation. The IBA annotation is based on fly ortholog evidence.
Reason: PP2A-B56 complexes are critical for spindle assembly and mitotic checkpoint regulation. PPP2R1B interacts with SGO1 (PMID:16541025, UniProt), a protein that recruits PP2A to centromeres to protect cohesion and regulate kinetochore-microtubule attachments. Reactome annotates PPP2R1B in multiple mitotic pathways including "Amplification of signal from unattached kinetochores via a MAD2 inhibitory signal" and "MASTL Facilitates Mitotic Progression". While the A-alpha isoform may dominate quantitatively, the IBA annotation is phylogenetically appropriate.
GO:0051754 meiotic sister chromatid cohesion, centromeric
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PP2A-B56 (specifically via Shugoshin recruitment) protects centromeric cohesion during meiosis by dephosphorylating cohesin subunits, preventing their premature cleavage by separase. The IBA annotation is supported by mouse and fission yeast ortholog evidence.
Reason: UniProt documents that PPP2R1B interacts with SGO1 (PMID:16541025). Shugoshin recruits PP2A to centromeres to protect cohesin during meiosis I. The title of the supporting publication is "Shugoshin collaborates with protein phosphatase 2A to protect cohesin." Reactome also annotates PPP2R1B in "Resolution of Sister Chromatid Cohesion." While this function may be more prominent for PP2A complexes containing the Aalpha isoform given its greater abundance, the phylogenetic inference from mouse and yeast is valid for the Abeta isoform as well.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16456541
B56-containing PP2A dephosphorylate ERK and their activity i...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2R5C (B56gamma, Q13362), detected by co-immunoprecipitation in the context of studying B56-containing PP2A holoenzymes that dephosphorylate ERK (PMID:16456541). This is a bona fide PP2A holoenzyme subunit interaction.
Reason: The interaction with B56gamma is a genuine PP2A regulatory subunit binding event, integral to PP2A holoenzyme assembly. However, "protein binding" is too generic per curation guidelines. The interaction represents the A subunit scaffolding function. A more informative term would capture the phosphatase regulator activity or complex assembly function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16456541
The PP2A holoenzyme is a heterotrimer that consists of a core dimer, composed of a scaffold (A) and a catalytic (C) subunit that associates with a variety of regulatory (B) subunits
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:17540176
The tumor suppressor PP2A Abeta regulates the RalA GTPase.
MODIFY
Summary: This PMID generated multiple IPI annotations for PPP2R1B interactions with RALA (P11233), PPP2R2A (P63151/B55alpha), PPP2CA (P67775), PPP2R5C (Q13362/B56gamma), PPP2R5D (Q14738/B56delta), PPP2R5A (Q15172/B56alpha), and PPP2R5E (Q16537/B56epsilon). These interactions were detected by co-immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry in a focused study of PP2A Abeta function (PMID:17540176). The RalA interaction is uniquely specific to the Abeta isoform and does not occur with Aalpha.
Reason: The interactions detected in this study are genuine and represent both core PP2A holoenzyme assembly (C subunit, B subunits) and a specific substrate interaction (RalA). However, "protein binding" is uninformative. The holoenzyme assembly interactions are better captured by the phosphatase regulator activity annotation already present, while the RalA interaction represents a specific substrate binding event. A more informative annotation would be preferred.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17540176
the WT PP2A Abeta subunit formed heterotrimers with the catalytic Calpha and each of the regulatory B subunits tested
PMID:17540176
the small GTPase protein RalA was the only protein that specifically formed complexes with Abeta subunit
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18715871
PP4R4/KIAA1622 forms a novel stable cytosolic complex with p...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775), detected in the context of a study primarily characterizing PP4R4/KIAA1622 and PP4c. The PPP2R1B-PPP2CA interaction is a core PP2A holoenzyme assembly interaction detected as a control/comparison in this study.
Reason: The A-C subunit interaction is a core PP2A assembly event. "Protein binding" is too generic. Already captured by phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex membership annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18715871
PP4R4 displays weak sequence homology with the A (scaffolding) subunit of the PP2A holoenzyme
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:18782753
A PP2A phosphatase high density interaction network identifi...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153), PPP2CA (P67775), and PPP2R5A (Q15172/B56alpha) detected in a high-density PP2A interaction network study using AP-MS. These interactions represent genuine PP2A complex assembly events and possible A-subunit dimerization.
Reason: These are genuine PP2A complex interactions detected in a systematic proteomics study. "Protein binding" is uninformative. The interactions with C and B subunits are already captured by the phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18782753
we generated a high density interaction map surrounding the protein phosphatase 2A catalytic subunit
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:19156129
An integrated workflow for charting the human interaction pr...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775), detected by systematic AP-MS in a comprehensive PP2A interaction proteome study. This is a core PP2A scaffold-catalytic subunit interaction.
Reason: This is a genuine PP2A A-C core dimer interaction. "Protein binding" is uninformative per curation guidelines. The underlying interaction is already captured by the phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19156129
We identified a total of 197 protein interactions with high reproducibility, showing the coexistence of distinct classes of phosphatase complexes
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21172653
The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B triggers apoptosis via PP2A...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and mouse Unc5b (O08722), detected in the study showing that UNC5H2/B recruits PP2A PR65-beta to mediate DAPk dephosphorylation and apoptosis. This is a specific and biologically meaningful interaction in the dependence receptor signaling pathway.
Reason: The interaction with UNC5H2/B (Unc5b) is a specific and functionally important interaction that recruits PP2A to trigger apoptosis. "Protein binding" is too generic. This interaction is better captured by a process-level annotation for the apoptotic signaling pathway.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21172653
UNC5H2/B recruits a protein complex that includes PR65beta and DAPk and retains PP2A activity
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:23555304
Dynamic circadian protein-protein interaction networks predi...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and mouse Clock (O08785), PPP2R5D (Q14738/B56delta), and PPP2R5E (Q16537/B56epsilon), detected in a yeast-two-hybrid study of circadian protein-protein interactions. The B subunit interactions reflect core PP2A assembly, while the Clock interaction links PP2A to circadian regulation.
Reason: The B subunit interactions are genuine PP2A assembly events. The Clock interaction may reflect a role of PP2A in circadian regulation. "Protein binding" is too generic per curation guidelines.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23555304
we identified 109 novel PPIs among circadian clock proteins via a yeast-two-hybrid approach
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:26496610
A human interactome in three quantitative dimensions organiz...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153), PPP2R2A (P63151/ B55alpha), and PPP2R5D (Q14738/B56delta), detected by quantitative IP-MS in a large-scale human interactome study. These represent core PP2A complex interactions.
Reason: These are genuine PP2A complex assembly interactions detected by high-quality quantitative proteomics. "Protein binding" is uninformative. Already captured by phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26496610
The organization of a cell emerges from the interactions in protein networks
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:28330616
Systematic Analysis of Human Protein Phosphatase Interaction...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R2A (P63151/B55alpha) and PPP2CA (P67775), detected in a systematic phosphatase interactome study using AP-MS. These are core PP2A holoenzyme assembly interactions.
Reason: Genuine PP2A complex interactions from a focused phosphatase interactomics study. "Protein binding" is uninformative. Already captured by phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28330616
we used quantitative affinity proteomics to assay protein-protein interactions for 54 phosphatases
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153) and PPP2R5A (Q15172/B56alpha), detected in a dual proteome-scale human interactome study (BioPlex). These represent PP2A complex interactions or paralog co-purification.
Reason: Genuine PP2A complex interactions from a large-scale interactome. "Protein binding" is uninformative. Already captured by more specific annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:35271311
OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human ce...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775), detected in the OpenCell endogenous tagging and proteomics study. This is a core PP2A A-C dimer interaction.
Reason: Genuine PP2A core dimer interaction from a high-quality endogenous tagging study. "Protein binding" is uninformative. Already captured by more specific annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35271311
Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:40205054
Multimodal cell maps as a foundation for structural and func...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153), detected in a multimodal cell mapping study integrating AP-MS and other approaches. This likely represents co-purification of PP2A scaffold subunit paralogs.
Reason: The PPP2R1A-PPP2R1B interaction may represent co-purification or genuine A-subunit heterodimerization within the PP2A system. "Protein binding" is uninformative. Already captured by more specific annotations.
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:8392071
Structure and expression of a 72-kDa regulatory subunit of p...
MODIFY
Summary: This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775/PP2A catalytic subunit), based on a 1993 study characterizing the PR72 regulatory subunit. PPP2R1B was co-purified with the catalytic subunit in this study. This is a core PP2A holoenzyme interaction.
Reason: This represents a core PP2A A-C subunit interaction. "Protein binding" is too generic per curation guidelines. Already captured by phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8392071
The trimeric form of protein phosphatase 2A consisting of 36-, 65-, and 72-kDa subunits
GO:0045202 synapse
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: This IEA annotation is based on Ensembl Compara transfer from mouse ortholog Q7TNP2. PP2A complexes are known to function at synapses, where they regulate synaptic transmission and plasticity. However, this annotation may be more relevant to the Aalpha isoform given its greater abundance.
Reason: While IEA annotations are automatically transferred and less curated, PP2A does function at synapses. The annotation is based on mouse ortholog data and is not incorrect as a broader localization. PPP2R1B could form PP2A complexes at synapses, even if the dominant A subunit at synapses is likely PPP2R1A.
GO:0098978 glutamatergic synapse
IEA
GO_REF:0000107
ACCEPT
Summary: This IEA annotation is transferred from mouse ortholog Q7TNP2 via Ensembl Compara. It is more specific than the general synapse annotation. PP2A is known to regulate glutamate receptor signaling, but this level of specificity for the Abeta isoform is uncertain.
Reason: This is an automated transfer from mouse ortholog data. While PP2A does function at glutamatergic synapses, the specific involvement of the Abeta isoform (as opposed to the much more abundant Aalpha) at glutamatergic synapses is not strongly established. However, the IEA annotation is not incorrect and provides useful context. It is acceptable as a broader IEA annotation even if the IBA or experimental evidence would be primarily for the Aalpha isoform.
GO:0070062 extracellular exosome
HDA
PMID:23533145
In-depth proteomic analyses of exosomes isolated from expres...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: This HDA annotation is based on high-throughput proteomic identification of PPP2R1B in exosomes isolated from expressed prostatic secretions in urine. This is a large-scale proteomics study and the presence of PPP2R1B in exosomes likely reflects its abundance as a cytoplasmic protein rather than a specific functional role in exosomes.
Reason: Detection in exosomes by mass spectrometry is common for abundant cytoplasmic proteins and does not necessarily indicate a functional role in exosome biology. While the detection is real, this is not a core function of PPP2R1B. Many PP2A subunits are detected in exosome proteomes.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23533145
exosome preparations were characterized by a shotgun proteomics procedure
GO:2001241 positive regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand
IMP
PMID:21172653
The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B triggers apoptosis via PP2A...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: This IMP annotation is based on the finding that PPP2R1B (PR65-beta) was identified in a siRNA screen as required for UNC5H2/B-induced apoptosis. In the absence of netrin-1, UNC5H2/B recruits a complex containing PR65-beta and DAPk. PP2A then dephosphorylates DAPk, activating it and triggering apoptosis. This is a specific and experimentally well-supported finding.
Reason: The annotation is experimentally well-supported by the Guenebeaud et al. (2010) study, which specifically identified PR65-beta (not PR65-alpha) as required for this pathway. However, this represents a specialized context-dependent function in dependence receptor signaling rather than a core evolved function of PP2A scaffold. The specificity for PPP2R1B (vs PPP2R1A) in this pathway is notable and adds biological value.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21172653
we identified the structural subunit PR65beta of the holoenzyme protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A)
PMID:21172653
PP2A activity is required for UNC5H2/B-induced apoptosis, since it activates DAPk by triggering its dephosphorylation
GO:0045121 membrane raft
IDA
PMID:21172653
The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B triggers apoptosis via PP2A...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: This IDA annotation indicates PPP2R1B was detected in membrane rafts in the context of UNC5H2/B-mediated apoptotic signaling. The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B recruits PP2A (specifically via PR65-beta) to membrane-associated complexes to activate DAPk.
Reason: The membrane raft localization is specific to the UNC5H2/B signaling context. While the experimental evidence (IDA) supports the localization, this is a context-dependent localization related to the dependence receptor pathway rather than a constitutive location for PPP2R1B. It is biologically valid but represents a non-core localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21172653
UNC5H2/B recruits a protein complex that includes PR65beta and DAPk and retains PP2A activity
GO:0060561 apoptotic process involved in morphogenesis
IMP
PMID:21172653
The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B triggers apoptosis via PP2A...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: This IMP annotation relates to the role of PPP2R1B in UNC5H2/B-mediated apoptosis, which the study links to angiogenesis regulation. UNC5H2/B-induced apoptosis via PP2A/DAPk is described as important for vascular development.
Reason: The study shows that UNC5H2/B-PP2A-DAPk pathway is involved in angiogenesis regulation, but this is a specialized pathway context. The morphogenesis connection comes from the broader role of dependence receptors in developmental apoptosis. This is not a core function of PPP2R1B as a PP2A scaffold but represents a valid downstream biological process.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21172653
in the absence of netrin-1, recruitment of PP2A to UNC5H2/B allows the activation of DAPk via a PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation and that this mechanism is involved in angiogenesis regulation

Core Functions

PPP2R1B is the beta isoform of the PP2A scaffold/structural A subunit (PR65-beta). It assembles PP2A heterotrimeric holoenzymes by simultaneously binding the catalytic C subunit (via HEAT repeats 11-15) and one of many regulatory B subunits (via HEAT repeats 1-10), thereby enabling and regulating phosphatase activity. PPP2R1B is the minor A subunit isoform (~5-10% of total PP2A scaffold), with the dominant isoform being PPP2R1A/Aalpha. Despite its lower abundance, PPP2R1B has non-redundant functions; Aalpha cannot substitute for Abeta loss. As part of canonical PP2A trimers, it contributes to Ser/Thr phosphatase activity on diverse substrates determined by the associated B subunit.

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:17540176
    the WT PP2A Abeta subunit formed heterotrimers with the catalytic Calpha and each of the regulatory B subunits tested
  • PMID:17540176
    These cancer-associated PP2A Aβ mutants are defective in binding to B and/or C subunits in vitro (Ruediger et al., 2001a)
  • PMID:17540176
    Overexpression of PP2A Aalpha in these cells failed to revert the transformed phenotype induced by Abeta suppression

PPP2R1B-containing PP2A complexes uniquely interact with and dephosphorylate the small GTPase RalA at Ser183 and Ser194, inactivating RalA and suppressing transformation. This interaction is specific to the Abeta isoform -- PP2A Aalpha does not form complexes with RalA. Cancer-associated Abeta mutations disrupt this function, permitting constitutive RalA activation and cell transformation. This RalA-directed phosphatase activity underlies the tumor suppressor function of PPP2R1B.

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:17540176
    the small GTPase protein RalA was the only protein that specifically formed complexes with Abeta subunit
  • PMID:17540176
    PP2A Abeta-containing complexes dephosphorylate RalA at Ser183 and Ser194, inactivating RalA
  • PMID:17540176
    suppression of PP2A Abeta expression permits immortalized human cells to achieve a tumorigenic state

References

Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
Automatic transfer of experimentally verified manual GO annotation data to orthologs using Ensembl Compara
B56-containing PP2A dephosphorylate ERK and their activity is controlled by the early gene IEX-1 and ERK.
  • B56-containing PP2A holoenzymes dephosphorylate ERK on Thr residue
The tumor suppressor PP2A Abeta regulates the RalA GTPase.
  • PPP2R1B/Abeta specifically interacts with RalA GTPase, unlike Aalpha
  • PP2A Abeta-containing complexes dephosphorylate RalA at Ser183 and Ser194
  • Suppression of Abeta permits cell transformation, confirming tumor suppressor role
  • Cancer-associated Abeta mutants fail to form functional PP2A holoenzymes
  • Aalpha does not substitute for Abeta loss of function
PP4R4/KIAA1622 forms a novel stable cytosolic complex with phosphoprotein phosphatase 4.
A PP2A phosphatase high density interaction network identifies a novel striatin-interacting phosphatase and kinase complex linked to the cerebral cavernous malformation 3 (CCM3) protein.
An integrated workflow for charting the human interaction proteome: insights into the PP2A system.
The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B triggers apoptosis via PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation of DAP kinase.
  • PR65-beta specifically identified by siRNA screen as required for UNC5H2-induced apoptosis
  • UNC5H2/B recruits PP2A complex containing PR65-beta to dephosphorylate and activate DAPk
In-depth proteomic analyses of exosomes isolated from expressed prostatic secretions in urine.
Dynamic circadian protein-protein interaction networks predict temporal organization of cellular functions.
A human interactome in three quantitative dimensions organized by stoichiometries and abundances.
Systematic Analysis of Human Protein Phosphatase Interactions and Dynamics.
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome.
OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization.
Multimodal cell maps as a foundation for structural and functional genomics.
Structure and expression of a 72-kDa regulatory subunit of protein phosphatase 2A. Evidence for different size forms produced by alternative splicing.
Shugoshin collaborates with protein phosphatase 2A to protect cohesin.
  • PPP2R1B interacts with SGO1 to recruit PP2A to centromeres for cohesion protection

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Research report: PPP2R1B (UniProt P30154) — functional annotation (human)

1) Gene/protein identity verification (critical)

PPP2R1B encodes the protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) scaffold subunit Aβ, also known as PR65β / PP2A-Aβ. Authoritative PP2A assembly reviews explicitly map isoforms PR65/Aα to PPP2R1A and PR65/Aβ to PPP2R1B, confirming that the gene symbol aligns with the UniProt-provided protein description. (lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 1-2)

Domain/family consistency. The PP2A A subunit is a HEAT-repeat protein built from 15 tandem HEAT repeats, consistent with UniProt/InterPro annotations for a helical HEAT/ARM-like scaffold (e.g., “2AA_helical”, “HEAT”). (lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 3-4)

2) Key concepts and definitions (current understanding)

2.1 PP2A as a modular serine/threonine phosphatase family

PP2A functions primarily as a heterotrimeric Ser/Thr phosphatase holoenzyme assembled from:
- a scaffold A (PR65) subunit (Aα/PPP2R1A or Aβ/PPP2R1B),
- a catalytic C subunit, and
- one of many alternative regulatory B subunits that drive substrate recognition and localization. (avelar2023smallmolecule–mediatedstabilizationof pages 1-2, lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4)

Importantly, PPP2R1B is not the catalytic enzyme; rather, it provides the structural platform that enables catalytic activity by bringing the C subunit and a chosen B subunit into a productive arrangement. (lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 3-4)

2.2 Primary molecular function of PPP2R1B (Aβ/PR65β): scaffolding and assembly

The defining molecular function of A/PR65 subunits is scaffolding via HEAT repeats:
- HEAT repeats 1–10 are the main interface for binding regulatory B subunits.
- HEAT repeats 11–15 bind the catalytic C subunit.
This partitioning is repeatedly supported by structural and biochemical studies. (lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, dovega2014structuralandbiochemical pages 1-2, xing2006structureofprotein pages 1-3)

The A scaffold is conformationally flexible; formation of the A–C “core enzyme” and addition of B subunits induces structural rearrangements (including a hinge region around HEAT 12–13), which is considered important for forming catalytically competent holoenzymes and accommodating diverse regulatory partners. (xing2006structureofprotein pages 8-11, janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 3-4)

Visual structural support: a canonical structural depiction of the PP2A core enzyme (A/PR65 + C) is shown in Figure 1B of Xing et al. (Cell, 2006), illustrating the elongated HEAT-repeat scaffold contacting the catalytic subunit. (xing2006structureofprotein media ef056bea)

2.3 Aα vs Aβ isoforms (PPP2R1A vs PPP2R1B)

Multiple sources note that Aα is more abundant than Aβ. Aβ (PPP2R1B) is described as a minor scaffold isoform, estimated to comprise ~5–10% of total PP2A scaffold subunit. (lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, ramaswamy2015therapeuticreactivationof pages 1-2)

3) Cellular localization and where PPP2R1B acts

PP2A B subunits are emphasized as the principal determinants of subcellular targeting/localization of PP2A holoenzymes, with the A scaffold serving as the assembly platform to which these targeting modules dock. (janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 1-2, lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4)

Accordingly, PPP2R1B’s localization is best understood as context-dependent, driven by the B subunit and associated partners in a given holoenzyme. For example, PP2A regulatory mechanisms include stimulus-dependent recruitment/dissociation events (e.g., B-subunit relocalization upon signaling), which require the A scaffold to form the recruited holoenzyme. (janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 3-4)

4) Pathways and biological roles attributable to PPP2R1B-containing PP2A complexes

4.1 Signaling control via phosphorylation-state regulation

PP2A is broadly positioned as a negative regulator (“brake”) on oncogenic kinase pathways, including PI3K/Akt/mTOR and Wnt/β-catenin signaling, through dephosphorylation of key nodes (e.g., Akt phosphorylation sites) and modulation of c-Myc and p53-associated control points. In this conceptual framework, PPP2R1B contributes by enabling formation of functional PP2A holoenzymes capable of targeting these signaling proteins (through regulatory B-subunit selection). (zhang2012phosphatasesthenew pages 4-5)

4.2 DNA damage response / homologous recombination (HR)

A 2023 mechanistic cancer-therapy study in high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) used PP2A stabilization (SMAP-061) and reported that stabilized PP2A reduces RAD51 and inhibits HR output, leading to accumulation of DNA damage and apoptosis in patient-derived models; inhibition of PP2A/PP1 by calyculin-A blocked these effects, supporting PP2A phosphatase dependence. Although this work does not isolate PPP2R1B-specific holoenzymes, it directly implicates PP2A holoenzyme integrity (which requires an A scaffold such as PPP2R1B) in HR pathway modulation. (avelar2023smallmolecule–mediatedstabilizationof pages 13-14)

5) Recent developments and latest research (prioritizing 2023–2024)

5.1 2023 review-level synthesis: assembly bias and PP2A-B56 regulation relevant to Aβ

Peris et al. (BBA Reviews on Cancer, Sep 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbcan.2023.188953) explicitly notes PPP2R1B encodes Aβ and summarizes how the A–C dimer serves as a pool for assembling PP2A heterotrimers. It highlights how post-translational modification of the catalytic C-tail (methylation/demethylation; phosphorylation) biases recruitment of distinct B families (including B56 and STRN/STRIPAK-linked assemblies), providing a current mechanistic model of how Aβ-containing complexes can be redirected in disease contexts. (peris2023regulationandrole pages 2-4)

5.2 2024 structural advance: PP2A-B56δ cryo-EM and allostery

Wu et al. (PNAS, Dec 2024, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2310727120) report cryo-EM structures of PP2A-B56δ showing that long disordered arms form an extended dynamic interface that can occlude the active site and SLiM-binding groove (autoinhibition), and that this mechanism is coupled to a global allosteric network. The paper emphasizes that PP2A holoenzymes share a common core composed of the catalytic C subunit and a scaffold A subunit encoded by PPP2R1A or PPP2R1B, supporting relevance of the described regulatory architecture to holoenzymes that use Aβ (PPP2R1B). (wu2024b56δlongdisorderedarms pages 1-2, wu2024b56δlongdisorderedarms pages 2-3)

6) Disease relevance, applications, and real-world implementations

6.1 PPP2R1B as a cancer-relevant tumor suppressor component

PPP2R1B is repeatedly discussed as a tumor suppressor-associated PP2A component. Reported somatic alteration frequencies (older but still widely cited) include ~15% in primary lung tumors, ~13% in breast tumors, and ~15% in primary colon tumors; colorectal cancer is reported to have ~8% missense mutations and ~2% homozygous deletions affecting PPP2R1B. These alterations are mechanistically linked to impaired PP2A complex function because cancer-associated Aβ mutants can be defective in binding the C and/or B subunits. (zhang2012phosphatasesthenew pages 5-6, zhang2012phosphatasesthenew pages 4-5)

A review on PP2A reactivation in leukemia further enumerates recurrent PPP2R1B missense mutations (e.g., V545A, among others), consistent with a model where interface-disrupting scaffold mutations can disable holoenzyme assembly. (ramaswamy2015therapeuticreactivationof pages 1-2)

6.2 Quantitative genomics example (HGSC) and translational rationale

In HGSC, PP2A-pathway gene dosage effects are prominent: Avelar et al. (Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, Feb 2023, https://doi.org/10.1158/1535-7163.mct-21-0880) reports PPP2R1A heterozygous loss in ~50% of tumors and, across a broader PP2A gene set, alterations in 92.7% of HGSC tumors with a low somatic mutation rate (3.48%). While this analysis is not PPP2R1B-specific, it supports a clinically common pattern of PP2A haploinsufficiency and partial complex loss that motivates approaches aimed at restoring or stabilizing remaining PP2A holoenzymes. (avelar2023smallmolecule–mediatedstabilizationof pages 6-7)

6.3 Therapeutic targeting of PP2A holoenzymes: activators/stabilizers

Avelar et al. further demonstrates a preclinical implementation concept: SMAP-061, a small-molecule activator/stabilizer of PP2A, induced apoptosis in patient-derived HGSC models and potentiated PARP inhibitor–mediated cell death independent of platinum sensitivity and HR status; mechanistic experiments support dependence on PP2A holoenzyme stabilization (including sensitivity to PP2A/PP1 inhibition and resistance after disruption of a PP2A-A binding pocket). (avelar2023smallmolecule–mediatedstabilizationof pages 13-14)

Broader therapeutic framing: Ramaswamy et al. (Frontiers in Oncology, Feb 2015, https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2015.00016) classifies pharmacologic PP2A reactivation into (i) allosteric activation and (ii) stabilization of active holoenzyme assembly / displacement of negative regulators from A and B subunits, and lists candidate agents (e.g., fingolimod, forskolin, OP449, perphenazine) in this conceptual space. (ramaswamy2015therapeuticreactivationof pages 1-2)

7) Expert opinions / authoritative analysis (interpretation)

Across highly cited structural and assembly reviews, a consistent expert consensus is that PP2A specificity is largely encoded by B subunits, while the A/PR65 scaffold (including PPP2R1B) is the architectural and allosteric integrator that enables combinatorial assembly, B-subunit exchange, and context-specific targeting. (janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 3-4, lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4)

Recent 2023–2024 work reinforces that PP2A regulation is not merely “housekeeping,” but can involve regulated assembly bias (via C-tail modifications) and holoenzyme allostery/autoinhibition (via regulatory-subunit disordered regions), both of which depend on the common A–C core that can incorporate Aβ (PPP2R1B). (peris2023regulationandrole pages 2-4, wu2024b56δlongdisorderedarms pages 1-2)

8) Key limitations of the current evidence base (PPP2R1B-specific)

Within the 2023–2024 corpus retrieved here, most direct mechanistic experiments focus on PP2A holoenzymes (and often the dominant Aα isoform) rather than isolating Aβ/PPP2R1B-specific substrate repertoires. Consequently, the most defensible functional annotation for PPP2R1B remains: a HEAT-repeat scaffold essential for PP2A holoenzyme assembly, with downstream pathway impacts mediated by the regulatory B subunit composition of the holoenzyme. (lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, peris2023regulationandrole pages 2-4)


Summary table

Category Key Points Key Citations Key Sources & URL
Identity & Structure Gene: PPP2R1B (UniProt P30154); encodes PP2A scaffold subunit Aβ (PR65β).
Architecture: 65 kDa protein composed of 15 tandem HEAT repeats forming an elongated, flexible horseshoe/hook shape.
Isoforms: One of two non-redundant A isoforms (Aα/PPP2R1A is major, Aβ/PPP2R1B is minor).
(lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, xing2006structureofprotein pages 1-3, ramaswamy2015therapeuticreactivationof pages 1-2) Lambrecht 2013 DOI; Xing 2006 DOI
Molecular Function Scaffolding: Coordinates assembly of the PP2A heterotrimeric holoenzyme (A-B-C).
Binding Interfaces: N-terminal HEAT repeats (1–10) bind regulatory B subunits; C-terminal HEAT repeats (11–15) bind catalytic C subunits.
Flexibility: Core assembly induces bending (HEAT 12–13 hinge) essential for catalysis.
(lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4, dovega2014structuralandbiochemical pages 1-2, xing2006structureofprotein pages 8-11) Dovega 2014 DOI; Xing 2006
Complex Assembly & Regulation Holoenzyme: Core dimer (A+C) recruits variable B subunits (B55, B56, PR72, STRN) to define specificity.
Regulation: C-terminal methylation/phosphorylation of C-subunit controls B-subunit recruitment (e.g., methylation favors B55/B56).
Allostery: Recent cryo-EM shows B56δ disordered arms threading the A-C interface to regulate activity.
(janssens2008pp2aholoenzymeassembly pages 1-2, peris2023regulationandrole pages 2-4, wu2024b56δlongdisorderedarms pages 2-3) Janssens 2008 DOI; Peris 2023 DOI; Wu 2024 DOI
Pathways Signaling: Antagonizes oncogenic PI3K/Akt/mTOR, Wnt/β-catenin, and c-Myc signaling.
DNA Repair: Regulates Homologous Recombination (HR) via RAD51 dephosphorylation.
Viral Targets: Displaced by SV40 small-t antigen to promote transformation.
(avelar2023smallmolecule–mediatedstabilizationof pages 1-2, zhang2012phosphatasesthenew pages 4-5) Avelar 2023 DOI; Zhang 2012 DOI
Disease Relevance Tumor Suppressor: PPP2R1B gene located at 11q23 (frequently deleted); somatic alterations impair B/C subunit binding.
Cancer Types: Alterations found in lung (15%), breast (13%), colon (15%), and ovarian/endometrial cancers.
Mutations: Missense (e.g., V545A, G90D) and deletions disrupting HEAT repeats.
(zhang2012phosphatasesthenew pages 5-6, zhang2012phosphatasesthenew pages 4-5, ramaswamy2015therapeuticreactivationof pages 1-2) Zhang 2012; Ramaswamy 2015 DOI
Therapeutic Implications Reactivation: Small Molecule Activators (SMAPs like SMAP-061) bind/stabilize PP2A holoenzymes.
Sensitization: SMAP-061 potentiates PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer (HGSC) regardless of BRCA status.
Mechanism: Restores phosphatase activity or displaces inhibitors (SET, CIP2A).
(avelar2023smallmolecule–mediatedstabilizationof pages 13-14, avelar2023smallmolecule–mediatedstabilizationof pages 1-2, lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 7-9) Avelar 2023; Lambrecht 2013
Key Quantitative Stats Abundance: Aβ constitutes ~5–10% of total cellular PP2A scaffold (minor vs Aα).
Mutation Freq: ~15% in primary lung/colon tumors; ~8% missense in colorectal.
Structure: 15 HEAT repeats (39 residues each).
(zhang2012phosphatasesthenew pages 5-6, ramaswamy2015therapeuticreactivationof pages 1-2, lambrecht2013structureregulationand pages 1-4) Ramaswamy 2015; Zhang 2012

Table: A concise overview of PPP2R1B identity, structure, function, pathway roles, and clinical relevance based on recent literature.

Cited figure (structural support)

A representative structure of the PP2A core enzyme (A/PR65 scaffold + catalytic C subunit) illustrating the elongated HEAT-repeat A subunit and its interface with the catalytic subunit is provided from Xing et al., Cell 2006 (Figure 1B). (xing2006structureofprotein media ef056bea)

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📚 Additional Documentation

Notes

(PPP2R1B-notes.md)

PPP2R1B Research Notes

Gene Identity

  • Gene: PPP2R1B (HGNC:9303)
  • Protein: PP2A scaffold subunit A-beta (PR65-beta), UniProt P30154
  • Chromosomal location: 11q23, a region frequently deleted in human cancers

Core Function

PPP2R1B encodes the beta isoform of the PP2A structural/scaffold A subunit (PR65-beta). It is the minor A subunit isoform, comprising approximately 5-10% of total PP2A scaffold in the cell, with PPP2R1A (Aalpha) being the dominant isoform (~86% sequence identity) PMID:17540176.

The primary molecular function is scaffolding: PPP2R1B coordinates assembly of the PP2A heterotrimeric holoenzyme (A-B-C). HEAT repeats 1-10 bind regulatory B subunits, while HEAT repeats 11-15 bind the catalytic C subunit [deep-research-falcon, referencing Lambrecht 2013 and Xing 2006].

Key Literature Findings

Tumor Suppressor Function via RalA

PMID:17540176 (Sablina et al., Cell, 2007) is a landmark paper demonstrating PPP2R1B is a bona fide tumor suppressor. Key findings:
- Suppression of PP2A Abeta expression permits immortalized human cells to achieve a tumorigenic state PMID:17540176
- PP2A Abeta specifically forms complexes with RalA GTPase (PP2A Aalpha does not) PMID:17540176
- PP2A Abeta-containing complexes dephosphorylate RalA at Ser183 and Ser194 PMID:17540176
- Cancer-associated Abeta mutants fail to form productive PP2A complexes and cannot bind RalA PMID:17540176
- Aalpha does NOT functionally substitute for Abeta loss PMID:17540176

UNC5H2/B-PP2A-DAPk Apoptosis Pathway

PMID:21172653 (Guenebeaud et al., Mol Cell, 2010) identifies PR65-beta specifically:
- siRNA screen identified PR65-beta (PPP2R1B) as required for UNC5H2-induced apoptosis PMID:21172653
- UNC5H2/B recruits a complex including PR65-beta and DAPk PMID:21172653
- PP2A dephosphorylates DAPk, activating it and triggering apoptosis
- Netrin-1 binding prevents this by allowing CIP2A (PP2A inhibitor) to interact with UNC5H2/B

PP2A B56 and ERK Dephosphorylation

PMID:16456541 (Letourneux et al., EMBO J, 2006): The IPI annotation to PPP2R5C (Q13362, B56gamma) is based on interaction from this study that characterized B56-containing PP2A holoenzymes and their role in ERK dephosphorylation. The A subunit here would be providing the scaffolding role.

PP2A Interaction Proteomics

Multiple high-throughput studies confirm PPP2R1B interactions:
- PMID:19156129 (Glatter et al., Mol Syst Biol): systematic AP-MS mapping of PP2A system
- PMID:18782753 (Goudreault et al., Mol Cell Proteomics): PP2A interaction network, STRIPAK complex
- PMID:28330616 (Yadav et al., Cell Syst): systematic phosphatase interactome

Structural Features

  • 15 HEAT repeats forming an elongated horseshoe scaffold
  • Conformational flexibility, especially around HEAT 12-13 hinge region
  • N-terminal HEAT repeats (1-10): B subunit binding
  • C-terminal HEAT repeats (11-15): C subunit binding

Localization

  • Context-dependent, driven primarily by B subunit composition
  • IBA annotations for nucleus, cytoplasm, cytosol are appropriate for a broadly distributed scaffold
  • Membrane raft localization (IDA from PMID:21172653) in context of UNC5H2/B signaling
  • Synapse-related IEA annotations are based on mouse ortholog data

Key Interactions (from UniProt/IntAct)

  • PPP2CA (P67775): catalytic subunit -- core interaction
  • PPP2R1A (P30153): paralog, self-association or co-purification
  • PPP2R2A (P63151, B55alpha): B subunit
  • PPP2R5A (Q15172, B56alpha): B subunit
  • PPP2R5C (Q13362, B56gamma): B subunit
  • PPP2R5D (Q14738, B56delta): B subunit
  • PPP2R5E (Q16537, B56epsilon): B subunit
  • RALA (P11233): specific substrate/interactor for Abeta but NOT Aalpha
  • Clock (O08785, mouse): circadian-related interaction
  • Unc5b (O08722, mouse): dependence receptor apoptotic pathway

Cancer Relevance

  • Somatic mutations in 8-15% colon cancers, 15% lung cancers, 13% breast cancers
  • Gene at 11q23 -- frequently deleted locus
  • Cancer-associated mutants are functionally null (cannot form PP2A complexes or regulate RalA)
  • Biallelic inactivation needed for transformation

Annotation Review Considerations

  • "Protein binding" (GO:0005515) is uninformative per curation guidelines; however these IPI annotations from IntAct reflect real physical interactions (PP2A subunit assembly, substrate binding). The underlying interactions are valid but the GO term is too generic.
  • The IBA annotations for PP2A complex, phosphatase regulator activity, and localization terms are well-supported and represent core functions.
  • Spindle assembly and meiotic sister chromatid cohesion IBAs are appropriate -- PP2A-B56 is well-known to protect centromeric cohesion via Shugoshin, and PPP2R1B interacts with SGO1 (UniProt).
  • The apoptosis annotations from PMID:21172653 specifically name PR65-beta but represent a specialized pathway rather than a core evolved function.
  • PMID:8392071 (Hendrix et al.) is about PR72 regulatory subunit characterization but PPP2R1B (PP2A C subunit) was co-purified showing interaction.

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id: P30154
gene_symbol: PPP2R1B
product_type: PROTEIN
status: IN_PROGRESS
taxon:
  id: NCBITaxon:9606
  label: Homo sapiens
description: >-
  PPP2R1B encodes the beta isoform of the protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) scaffold/structural
  A subunit
  (PR65-beta). It is the minor A subunit isoform, comprising approximately 5-10% of
  total cellular PP2A
  scaffold protein (the dominant isoform being PPP2R1A/Aalpha, with ~86% sequence
  identity). PPP2R1B
  contains 15 tandem HEAT repeats that form an elongated horseshoe-shaped scaffold.
  Its primary molecular
  function is to coordinate the assembly of PP2A heterotrimeric holoenzymes by simultaneously
  binding the
  catalytic C subunit (via HEAT repeats 11-15) and one of many regulatory B subunits
  (via HEAT repeats
  1-10). Despite its low abundance, PPP2R1B has non-redundant functions relative to
  PPP2R1A. Notably,
  PPP2R1B-containing PP2A complexes uniquely interact with and dephosphorylate the
  small GTPase RalA at
  Ser183 and Ser194, thereby inactivating RalA and suppressing transformation. PPP2R1B
  functions as a
  tumor suppressor; cancer-associated mutations (found in ~15% of lung and colon cancers)
  disrupt its
  ability to form functional PP2A holoenzymes and regulate RalA. PPP2R1B is also recruited
  to the
  dependence receptor UNC5H2/B where it facilitates PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation
  of DAPk, triggering
  apoptosis in the absence of netrin-1.
alternative_products:
- name: '1'
  id: P30154-1
- name: '2'
  id: P30154-2
  sequence_note: VSP_036460
- name: '3'
  id: P30154-3
  sequence_note: VSP_043379, VSP_036460
- name: '4'
  id: P30154-4
  sequence_note: VSP_045275
- name: '5'
  id: P30154-5
  sequence_note: VSP_046684
existing_annotations:
- term:
    id: GO:0000159
    label: protein phosphatase type 2A complex
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: >-
      PPP2R1B is the scaffold/structural A-beta subunit of the PP2A holoenzyme. Its
      defining role is to
      assemble the PP2A heterotrimeric complex (A-B-C). This is the core identity
      of the protein and is
      extensively supported by structural, biochemical, and genetic evidence (PMID:17540176,
      UniProt).
      The IBA annotation is phylogenetically well-grounded, based on orthologs across
      yeast, fly, worm,
      and mouse.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      This is the defining cellular component for PPP2R1B. The protein is a structural
      subunit of PP2A
      and exists primarily as part of this complex. UniProt states "The PR65 subunit
      of protein phosphatase
      2A serves as a scaffolding molecule to coordinate the assembly of the catalytic
      subunit and a variable
      regulatory B subunit." The IBA annotation is based on strong phylogenetic evidence
      across multiple
      model organisms.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17540176
      supporting_text: >-
        PP2A holoenzymes are composed of three subunits, a catalytic C subunit, a
        structural A subunit,
        and a regulatory B subunit
    - reference_id: PMID:17540176
      supporting_text: >-
        the WT PP2A Abeta subunit formed heterotrimers with the catalytic Calpha and
        each of the
        regulatory B subunits tested

- term:
    id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: >-
      PP2A complexes are known to localize to both nucleus and cytoplasm, with localization
      driven
      primarily by the regulatory B subunit composition. Nuclear PP2A functions include
      cell cycle
      regulation, DNA damage response, and chromatin-associated processes. The IBA
      annotation is
      phylogenetically supported across fly, yeast, and plant orthologs.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      PP2A is well-established to function in the nucleus in various contexts. The
      B56 subunit family
      members direct PP2A to nuclear substrates. Given the role of PPP2R1B in mitotic
      processes (spindle
      assembly, sister chromatid cohesion) and its interaction with SGO1 (PMID:16541025),
      nuclear
      localization is expected.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16456541
      supporting_text: >-
        PP2A complexes composed of B56α, B56β and B56ɛ localize to the cytoplasm,
        whereas
        those composed of B56δ and B56γ are concentrated in the nucleus

- term:
    id: GO:0005737
    label: cytoplasm
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: >-
      PP2A complexes are broadly distributed in the cytoplasm. The IBA annotation
      is well-supported
      by phylogenetic evidence across multiple model organisms including fly, worm,
      mouse, yeast,
      and Dictyostelium orthologs.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      PP2A is well-established as a cytoplasmic phosphatase complex. PPP2R1B-containing
      complexes
      regulate cytoplasmic substrates including RalA (PMID:17540176). The B55 and
      some B56 family
      members localize PP2A to the cytoplasm.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17540176
      supporting_text: >-
        both RalA and Aβ were found in membrane fraction of HEK TER-Aβ cells
    - reference_id: PMID:16456541
      supporting_text: >-
        PP2A complexes composed of B56α, B56β and B56ɛ localize to the cytoplasm

- term:
    id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: >-
      PP2A complexes are present in the cytosol. The IBA annotation is supported by
      phylogenetic evidence
      from fly, mouse, and plant orthologs.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      Cytosol is a reasonable and expected localization for a soluble scaffold protein
      that assembles
      phosphatase holoenzymes. This is consistent with and more specific than the
      cytoplasm annotation.
      Both are appropriate.

- term:
    id: GO:0019888
    label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: >-
      PPP2R1B functions as a scaffold/regulator of PP2A phosphatase activity by assembling
      the catalytic
      C subunit with regulatory B subunits into a functional holoenzyme. Without the
      A subunit scaffold,
      the holoenzyme cannot assemble properly. The IBA annotation is phylogenetically
      supported.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      This is the core molecular function annotation for PPP2R1B. As a scaffold subunit
      that is essential
      for PP2A holoenzyme assembly, it directly regulates phosphatase activity. Cancer-associated
      mutants
      that cannot assemble holoenzymes show impaired phosphatase activity (PMID:17540176).
      The term
      "protein phosphatase regulator activity" appropriately captures the scaffolding/regulatory
      function.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17540176
      supporting_text: >-
        the phosphatase activity associated with mutant Aβ (P65S, V545A, G8R, K343E
        or D504G)
        immune complexes was reduced by 48±5%, 70±7%, 68±9%, 52±4%, or 71±9% respectively,
        compared to the activity levels found with the WT Aβ subunit

- term:
    id: GO:0051225
    label: spindle assembly
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: >-
      PP2A-B56 complexes have well-established roles in spindle assembly and mitotic
      progression. PP2A
      opposes Aurora B kinase and Plk1 at kinetochores, and is required for proper
      chromosome
      bi-orientation. The IBA annotation is based on fly ortholog evidence.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      PP2A-B56 complexes are critical for spindle assembly and mitotic checkpoint
      regulation. PPP2R1B
      interacts with SGO1 (PMID:16541025, UniProt), a protein that recruits PP2A to
      centromeres to
      protect cohesion and regulate kinetochore-microtubule attachments. Reactome
      annotates PPP2R1B
      in multiple mitotic pathways including "Amplification of signal from unattached
      kinetochores via
      a MAD2 inhibitory signal" and "MASTL Facilitates Mitotic Progression". While
      the A-alpha isoform
      may dominate quantitatively, the IBA annotation is phylogenetically appropriate.

- term:
    id: GO:0051754
    label: meiotic sister chromatid cohesion, centromeric
  evidence_type: IBA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000033
  review:
    summary: >-
      PP2A-B56 (specifically via Shugoshin recruitment) protects centromeric cohesion
      during meiosis
      by dephosphorylating cohesin subunits, preventing their premature cleavage by
      separase. The IBA
      annotation is supported by mouse and fission yeast ortholog evidence.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      UniProt documents that PPP2R1B interacts with SGO1 (PMID:16541025). Shugoshin
      recruits PP2A to
      centromeres to protect cohesin during meiosis I. The title of the supporting
      publication is
      "Shugoshin collaborates with protein phosphatase 2A to protect cohesin." Reactome
      also annotates
      PPP2R1B in "Resolution of Sister Chromatid Cohesion." While this function may
      be more prominent
      for PP2A complexes containing the Aalpha isoform given its greater abundance,
      the phylogenetic
      inference from mouse and yeast is valid for the Abeta isoform as well.

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:16456541
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2R5C (B56gamma,
      Q13362), detected
      by co-immunoprecipitation in the context of studying B56-containing PP2A holoenzymes
      that
      dephosphorylate ERK (PMID:16456541). This is a bona fide PP2A holoenzyme subunit
      interaction.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      The interaction with B56gamma is a genuine PP2A regulatory subunit binding event,
      integral to PP2A
      holoenzyme assembly. However, "protein binding" is too generic per curation
      guidelines. The
      interaction represents the A subunit scaffolding function. A more informative
      term would capture
      the phosphatase regulator activity or complex assembly function.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:16456541
      supporting_text: >-
        The PP2A holoenzyme is a heterotrimer that consists of a core dimer, composed
        of a scaffold
        (A) and a catalytic (C) subunit that associates with a variety of regulatory
        (B) subunits

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:17540176
  review:
    summary: >-
      This PMID generated multiple IPI annotations for PPP2R1B interactions with RALA
      (P11233),
      PPP2R2A (P63151/B55alpha), PPP2CA (P67775), PPP2R5C (Q13362/B56gamma), PPP2R5D
      (Q14738/B56delta),
      PPP2R5A (Q15172/B56alpha), and PPP2R5E (Q16537/B56epsilon). These interactions
      were detected
      by co-immunoprecipitation and mass spectrometry in a focused study of PP2A Abeta
      function
      (PMID:17540176). The RalA interaction is uniquely specific to the Abeta isoform
      and does not
      occur with Aalpha.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      The interactions detected in this study are genuine and represent both core
      PP2A holoenzyme assembly
      (C subunit, B subunits) and a specific substrate interaction (RalA). However,
      "protein binding" is
      uninformative. The holoenzyme assembly interactions are better captured by the
      phosphatase regulator
      activity annotation already present, while the RalA interaction represents a
      specific substrate
      binding event. A more informative annotation would be preferred.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:17540176
      supporting_text: >-
        the WT PP2A Abeta subunit formed heterotrimers with the catalytic Calpha and
        each of the
        regulatory B subunits tested
    - reference_id: PMID:17540176
      supporting_text: >-
        the small GTPase protein RalA was the only protein that specifically formed
        complexes with
        Abeta subunit

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:18715871
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775),
      detected in the
      context of a study primarily characterizing PP4R4/KIAA1622 and PP4c. The PPP2R1B-PPP2CA
      interaction is a core PP2A holoenzyme assembly interaction detected as a control/comparison
      in this study.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      The A-C subunit interaction is a core PP2A assembly event. "Protein binding"
      is too generic.
      Already captured by phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex membership
      annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18715871
      supporting_text: >-
        PP4R4 displays weak sequence homology with the A (scaffolding) subunit of
        the PP2A holoenzyme

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:18782753
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153),
      PPP2CA (P67775),
      and PPP2R5A (Q15172/B56alpha) detected in a high-density PP2A interaction network
      study using
      AP-MS. These interactions represent genuine PP2A complex assembly events and
      possible
      A-subunit dimerization.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      These are genuine PP2A complex interactions detected in a systematic proteomics
      study. "Protein
      binding" is uninformative. The interactions with C and B subunits are already
      captured by the
      phosphatase regulator activity and PP2A complex annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:18782753
      supporting_text: >-
        we generated a high density interaction map surrounding the protein phosphatase
        2A catalytic
        subunit

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:19156129
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775),
      detected by
      systematic AP-MS in a comprehensive PP2A interaction proteome study. This is
      a core PP2A
      scaffold-catalytic subunit interaction.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      This is a genuine PP2A A-C core dimer interaction. "Protein binding" is uninformative
      per curation
      guidelines. The underlying interaction is already captured by the phosphatase
      regulator activity
      and PP2A complex annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:19156129
      supporting_text: >-
        We identified a total of 197 protein interactions
        with high reproducibility, showing the coexistence of distinct classes of
        phosphatase complexes

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:21172653
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and mouse Unc5b (O08722),
      detected
      in the study showing that UNC5H2/B recruits PP2A PR65-beta to mediate DAPk dephosphorylation
      and apoptosis. This is a specific and biologically meaningful interaction in
      the dependence
      receptor signaling pathway.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      The interaction with UNC5H2/B (Unc5b) is a specific and functionally important
      interaction that
      recruits PP2A to trigger apoptosis. "Protein binding" is too generic. This interaction
      is better
      captured by a process-level annotation for the apoptotic signaling pathway.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21172653
      supporting_text: >-
        UNC5H2/B recruits a protein complex that includes PR65beta and DAPk and retains
        PP2A activity

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:23555304
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and mouse Clock (O08785),
      PPP2R5D
      (Q14738/B56delta), and PPP2R5E (Q16537/B56epsilon), detected in a yeast-two-hybrid
      study of
      circadian protein-protein interactions. The B subunit interactions reflect core
      PP2A assembly,
      while the Clock interaction links PP2A to circadian regulation.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      The B subunit interactions are genuine PP2A assembly events. The Clock interaction
      may reflect
      a role of PP2A in circadian regulation. "Protein binding" is too generic per
      curation guidelines.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23555304
      supporting_text: >-
        we identified 109 novel PPIs among circadian clock proteins via a yeast-two-hybrid
        approach

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:26496610
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153),
      PPP2R2A (P63151/
      B55alpha), and PPP2R5D (Q14738/B56delta), detected by quantitative IP-MS in
      a large-scale human
      interactome study. These represent core PP2A complex interactions.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      These are genuine PP2A complex assembly interactions detected by high-quality
      quantitative
      proteomics. "Protein binding" is uninformative. Already captured by phosphatase
      regulator
      activity and PP2A complex annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:26496610
      supporting_text: >-
        The organization of a cell emerges from the interactions in protein networks

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:28330616
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R2A (P63151/B55alpha)
      and
      PPP2CA (P67775), detected in a systematic phosphatase interactome study using
      AP-MS. These
      are core PP2A holoenzyme assembly interactions.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      Genuine PP2A complex interactions from a focused phosphatase interactomics study.
      "Protein
      binding" is uninformative. Already captured by phosphatase regulator activity
      and PP2A complex
      annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:28330616
      supporting_text: >-
        we used quantitative affinity proteomics to assay protein-protein interactions
        for 54
        phosphatases

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:33961781
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interactions between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153)
      and PPP2R5A
      (Q15172/B56alpha), detected in a dual proteome-scale human interactome study
      (BioPlex). These
      represent PP2A complex interactions or paralog co-purification.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      Genuine PP2A complex interactions from a large-scale interactome. "Protein binding"
      is
      uninformative. Already captured by more specific annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:33961781
      supporting_text: >-
        Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human
        interactome

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:35271311
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775),
      detected in the
      OpenCell endogenous tagging and proteomics study. This is a core PP2A A-C dimer
      interaction.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      Genuine PP2A core dimer interaction from a high-quality endogenous tagging study.
      "Protein
      binding" is uninformative. Already captured by more specific annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:35271311
      supporting_text: >-
        Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:40205054
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2R1A (P30153),
      detected in a
      multimodal cell mapping study integrating AP-MS and other approaches. This likely
      represents
      co-purification of PP2A scaffold subunit paralogs.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      The PPP2R1A-PPP2R1B interaction may represent co-purification or genuine A-subunit
      heterodimerization within the PP2A system. "Protein binding" is uninformative.
      Already captured
      by more specific annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity

- term:
    id: GO:0005515
    label: protein binding
  evidence_type: IPI
  original_reference_id: PMID:8392071
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IPI annotation reflects interaction between PPP2R1B and PPP2CA (P67775/PP2A
      catalytic
      subunit), based on a 1993 study characterizing the PR72 regulatory subunit.
      PPP2R1B was
      co-purified with the catalytic subunit in this study. This is a core PP2A holoenzyme
      interaction.
    action: MODIFY
    reason: >-
      This represents a core PP2A A-C subunit interaction. "Protein binding" is too
      generic per
      curation guidelines. Already captured by phosphatase regulator activity and
      PP2A complex
      annotations.
    proposed_replacement_terms:
    - id: GO:0019888
      label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:8392071
      supporting_text: >-
        The trimeric form of protein phosphatase 2A consisting of 36-, 65-, and 72-kDa
        subunits

- term:
    id: GO:0045202
    label: synapse
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IEA annotation is based on Ensembl Compara transfer from mouse ortholog
      Q7TNP2. PP2A
      complexes are known to function at synapses, where they regulate synaptic transmission
      and
      plasticity. However, this annotation may be more relevant to the Aalpha isoform
      given its
      greater abundance.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      While IEA annotations are automatically transferred and less curated, PP2A does
      function at
      synapses. The annotation is based on mouse ortholog data and is not incorrect
      as a broader
      localization. PPP2R1B could form PP2A complexes at synapses, even if the dominant
      A subunit
      at synapses is likely PPP2R1A.

- term:
    id: GO:0098978
    label: glutamatergic synapse
  evidence_type: IEA
  original_reference_id: GO_REF:0000107
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IEA annotation is transferred from mouse ortholog Q7TNP2 via Ensembl Compara.
      It is more
      specific than the general synapse annotation. PP2A is known to regulate glutamate
      receptor
      signaling, but this level of specificity for the Abeta isoform is uncertain.
    action: ACCEPT
    reason: >-
      This is an automated transfer from mouse ortholog data. While PP2A does function
      at glutamatergic
      synapses, the specific involvement of the Abeta isoform (as opposed to the much
      more abundant
      Aalpha) at glutamatergic synapses is not strongly established. However, the
      IEA annotation is
      not incorrect and provides useful context. It is acceptable as a broader IEA
      annotation even if
      the IBA or experimental evidence would be primarily for the Aalpha isoform.

- term:
    id: GO:0070062
    label: extracellular exosome
  evidence_type: HDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:23533145
  review:
    summary: >-
      This HDA annotation is based on high-throughput proteomic identification of
      PPP2R1B in exosomes
      isolated from expressed prostatic secretions in urine. This is a large-scale
      proteomics study
      and the presence of PPP2R1B in exosomes likely reflects its abundance as a cytoplasmic
      protein
      rather than a specific functional role in exosomes.
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: >-
      Detection in exosomes by mass spectrometry is common for abundant cytoplasmic
      proteins and does
      not necessarily indicate a functional role in exosome biology. While the detection
      is real, this
      is not a core function of PPP2R1B. Many PP2A subunits are detected in exosome
      proteomes.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:23533145
      supporting_text: >-
        exosome preparations were characterized by a shotgun proteomics procedure

- term:
    id: GO:2001241
    label: positive regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence
      of ligand
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:21172653
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IMP annotation is based on the finding that PPP2R1B (PR65-beta) was identified
      in a siRNA
      screen as required for UNC5H2/B-induced apoptosis. In the absence of netrin-1,
      UNC5H2/B recruits
      a complex containing PR65-beta and DAPk. PP2A then dephosphorylates DAPk, activating
      it and
      triggering apoptosis. This is a specific and experimentally well-supported finding.
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: >-
      The annotation is experimentally well-supported by the Guenebeaud et al. (2010)
      study, which
      specifically identified PR65-beta (not PR65-alpha) as required for this pathway.
      However, this
      represents a specialized context-dependent function in dependence receptor signaling
      rather than
      a core evolved function of PP2A scaffold. The specificity for PPP2R1B (vs PPP2R1A)
      in this
      pathway is notable and adds biological value.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21172653
      supporting_text: >-
        we identified the structural subunit PR65beta of the holoenzyme protein phosphatase
        2A (PP2A)
    - reference_id: PMID:21172653
      supporting_text: >-
        PP2A activity is required for UNC5H2/B-induced apoptosis, since it activates
        DAPk by
        triggering its dephosphorylation

- term:
    id: GO:0045121
    label: membrane raft
  evidence_type: IDA
  original_reference_id: PMID:21172653
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IDA annotation indicates PPP2R1B was detected in membrane rafts in the
      context of
      UNC5H2/B-mediated apoptotic signaling. The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B recruits
      PP2A
      (specifically via PR65-beta) to membrane-associated complexes to activate DAPk.
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: >-
      The membrane raft localization is specific to the UNC5H2/B signaling context.
      While the
      experimental evidence (IDA) supports the localization, this is a context-dependent
      localization
      related to the dependence receptor pathway rather than a constitutive location
      for PPP2R1B.
      It is biologically valid but represents a non-core localization.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21172653
      supporting_text: >-
        UNC5H2/B recruits a protein complex that includes PR65beta and DAPk and retains
        PP2A activity

- term:
    id: GO:0060561
    label: apoptotic process involved in morphogenesis
  evidence_type: IMP
  original_reference_id: PMID:21172653
  review:
    summary: >-
      This IMP annotation relates to the role of PPP2R1B in UNC5H2/B-mediated apoptosis,
      which
      the study links to angiogenesis regulation. UNC5H2/B-induced apoptosis via PP2A/DAPk
      is
      described as important for vascular development.
    action: KEEP_AS_NON_CORE
    reason: >-
      The study shows that UNC5H2/B-PP2A-DAPk pathway is involved in angiogenesis
      regulation, but
      this is a specialized pathway context. The morphogenesis connection comes from
      the broader
      role of dependence receptors in developmental apoptosis. This is not a core
      function of
      PPP2R1B as a PP2A scaffold but represents a valid downstream biological process.
    supported_by:
    - reference_id: PMID:21172653
      supporting_text: >-
        in the absence of netrin-1, recruitment of PP2A to UNC5H2/B allows the activation
        of DAPk
        via a PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation and that this mechanism is involved
        in angiogenesis
        regulation

references:
- id: GO_REF:0000033
  title: Annotation inferences using phylogenetic trees
  findings: []
- id: GO_REF:0000107
  title: Automatic transfer of experimentally verified manual GO annotation data to
    orthologs using Ensembl Compara
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16456541
  title: B56-containing PP2A dephosphorylate ERK and their activity is controlled
    by the early gene IEX-1 and ERK.
  findings:
  - statement: B56-containing PP2A holoenzymes dephosphorylate ERK on Thr residue
- id: PMID:17540176
  title: The tumor suppressor PP2A Abeta regulates the RalA GTPase.
  findings:
  - statement: PPP2R1B/Abeta specifically interacts with RalA GTPase, unlike Aalpha
  - statement: PP2A Abeta-containing complexes dephosphorylate RalA at Ser183 and
      Ser194
  - statement: Suppression of Abeta permits cell transformation, confirming tumor
      suppressor role
  - statement: Cancer-associated Abeta mutants fail to form functional PP2A holoenzymes
  - statement: Aalpha does not substitute for Abeta loss of function
- id: PMID:18715871
  title: PP4R4/KIAA1622 forms a novel stable cytosolic complex with phosphoprotein
    phosphatase 4.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:18782753
  title: A PP2A phosphatase high density interaction network identifies a novel striatin-interacting
    phosphatase and kinase complex linked to the cerebral cavernous malformation 3
    (CCM3) protein.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:19156129
  title: 'An integrated workflow for charting the human interaction proteome: insights
    into the PP2A system.'
  findings: []
- id: PMID:21172653
  title: The dependence receptor UNC5H2/B triggers apoptosis via PP2A-mediated dephosphorylation
    of DAP kinase.
  findings:
  - statement: PR65-beta specifically identified by siRNA screen as required for UNC5H2-induced
      apoptosis
  - statement: UNC5H2/B recruits PP2A complex containing PR65-beta to dephosphorylate
      and activate DAPk
- id: PMID:23533145
  title: In-depth proteomic analyses of exosomes isolated from expressed prostatic
    secretions in urine.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:23555304
  title: Dynamic circadian protein-protein interaction networks predict temporal organization
    of cellular functions.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:26496610
  title: A human interactome in three quantitative dimensions organized by stoichiometries
    and abundances.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:28330616
  title: Systematic Analysis of Human Protein Phosphatase Interactions and Dynamics.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:33961781
  title: Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human
    interactome.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:35271311
  title: 'OpenCell: Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization.'
  findings: []
- id: PMID:40205054
  title: Multimodal cell maps as a foundation for structural and functional genomics.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:8392071
  title: Structure and expression of a 72-kDa regulatory subunit of protein phosphatase
    2A. Evidence for different size forms produced by alternative splicing.
  findings: []
- id: PMID:16541025
  title: Shugoshin collaborates with protein phosphatase 2A to protect cohesin.
  findings:
  - statement: PPP2R1B interacts with SGO1 to recruit PP2A to centromeres for cohesion
      protection
core_functions:
- molecular_function:
    id: GO:0019888
    label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
  contributes_to_molecular_function:
    id: GO:0004722
    label: protein serine/threonine phosphatase activity
  description: >-
    PPP2R1B is the beta isoform of the PP2A scaffold/structural A subunit (PR65-beta).
    It assembles PP2A heterotrimeric holoenzymes by simultaneously binding the catalytic
    C subunit (via HEAT repeats 11-15) and one of many regulatory B subunits (via
    HEAT
    repeats 1-10), thereby enabling and regulating phosphatase activity. PPP2R1B is
    the
    minor A subunit isoform (~5-10% of total PP2A scaffold), with the dominant isoform
    being PPP2R1A/Aalpha. Despite its lower abundance, PPP2R1B has non-redundant functions;
    Aalpha cannot substitute for Abeta loss. As part of canonical PP2A trimers, it
    contributes to Ser/Thr phosphatase activity on diverse substrates determined by
    the
    associated B subunit.
  directly_involved_in:
  - id: GO:0065003
    label: protein-containing complex assembly
  locations:
  - id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  - id: GO:0005634
    label: nucleus
  in_complex:
    id: GO:0000159
    label: protein phosphatase type 2A complex
  supported_by:
  - reference_id: PMID:17540176
    supporting_text: >-
      the WT PP2A Abeta subunit formed heterotrimers with the catalytic Calpha and
      each of the regulatory B subunits tested
  - reference_id: PMID:17540176
    supporting_text: >-
      These cancer-associated PP2A Aβ mutants are defective in binding to B and/or
      C subunits in vitro (Ruediger et al., 2001a)
  - reference_id: PMID:17540176
    supporting_text: >-
      Overexpression of PP2A Aalpha in these cells failed to revert the transformed
      phenotype induced by Abeta suppression
- molecular_function:
    id: GO:0019888
    label: protein phosphatase regulator activity
  contributes_to_molecular_function:
    id: GO:0004722
    label: protein serine/threonine phosphatase activity
  description: >-
    PPP2R1B-containing PP2A complexes uniquely interact with and dephosphorylate the
    small GTPase RalA at Ser183 and Ser194, inactivating RalA and suppressing
    transformation. This interaction is specific to the Abeta isoform -- PP2A Aalpha
    does not form complexes with RalA. Cancer-associated Abeta mutations disrupt this
    function, permitting constitutive RalA activation and cell transformation. This
    RalA-directed phosphatase activity underlies the tumor suppressor function of
    PPP2R1B.
  directly_involved_in:
  - id: GO:0032485
    label: regulation of Ral protein signal transduction
  - id: GO:0006470
    label: protein dephosphorylation
  substrates:
  - id: UniProtKB:P11233
    label: RALA
  locations:
  - id: GO:0005829
    label: cytosol
  in_complex:
    id: GO:0000159
    label: protein phosphatase type 2A complex
  supported_by:
  - reference_id: PMID:17540176
    supporting_text: >-
      the small GTPase protein RalA was the only protein that specifically formed
      complexes with Abeta subunit
  - reference_id: PMID:17540176
    supporting_text: >-
      PP2A Abeta-containing complexes dephosphorylate RalA at Ser183 and Ser194,
      inactivating RalA
  - reference_id: PMID:17540176
    supporting_text: >-
      suppression of PP2A Abeta expression permits immortalized human cells to
      achieve a tumorigenic state