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.
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GO:0000159
protein phosphatase type 2A complex
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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
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GO:0005634
nucleus
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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
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GO:0005737
cytoplasm
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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
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GO:0005829
cytosol
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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.
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GO:0019888
protein phosphatase regulator activity
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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
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GO:0051225
spindle assembly
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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.
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GO:0051754
meiotic sister chromatid cohesion, centromeric
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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.
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
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
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
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
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18715871
PP4R4 displays weak sequence homology with the A (scaffolding) subunit of the PP2A holoenzyme
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18782753
we generated a high density interaction map surrounding the protein phosphatase 2A catalytic subunit
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19156129
We identified a total of 197 protein interactions with high reproducibility, showing the coexistence of distinct classes of phosphatase complexes
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21172653
UNC5H2/B recruits a protein complex that includes PR65beta and DAPk and retains PP2A activity
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23555304
we identified 109 novel PPIs among circadian clock proteins via a yeast-two-hybrid approach
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:26496610
The organization of a cell emerges from the interactions in protein networks
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:28330616
we used quantitative affinity proteomics to assay protein-protein interactions for 54 phosphatases
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:33961781
Dual proteome-scale networks reveal cell-specific remodeling of the human interactome
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:35271311
Endogenous tagging for the cartography of human cellular organization
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
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GO:0005515
protein binding
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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.
Proposed replacements:
protein phosphatase regulator activity
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:8392071
The trimeric form of protein phosphatase 2A consisting of 36-, 65-, and 72-kDa subunits
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GO:0045202
synapse
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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.
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GO:0098978
glutamatergic synapse
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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.
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GO:0070062
extracellular exosome
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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
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GO:2001241
positive regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand
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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
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GO:0045121
membrane raft
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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
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GO:0060561
apoptotic process involved in morphogenesis
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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
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
| 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.
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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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].
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
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
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.
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
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