Plant PP2A: A Versatile Enzyme with Key Physiological Functions
Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) is a highly conserved heterotrimeric enzyme complex present in all eukaryotic cells, consisting of a scaffolding A subunit, a catalytic C subunit, and a regulatory B subunit. The A and C subunits form the core enzyme, which interacts with the B subunit to determine the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Kinases and Phosphatases |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-3757/3/1/5 |
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| Summary: | Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) is a highly conserved heterotrimeric enzyme complex present in all eukaryotic cells, consisting of a scaffolding A subunit, a catalytic C subunit, and a regulatory B subunit. The A and C subunits form the core enzyme, which interacts with the B subunit to determine the substrate specificity, subcellular localization, and enzymatic activity of the holoenzyme. The <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> genome encodes five C subunits, three A subunits, and 17 B subunits, enabling the formation of diverse holoenzymes with extensive functional versatility. Genetic evidence highlights the essential role of PP2A in regulating various physiological processes in plants, including responses to abiotic and biotic stresses and developmental programs. Notably, PP2A can act as both a positive and negative regulator within the same pathway, while individual subunits often participate in multiple processes. This functional diversity arises from the structural flexibility of PP2A. This review examines the structural diversity of plant PP2A and its regulatory roles across diverse physiological contexts. |
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| ISSN: | 2813-3757 |