Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

protein phosphatase type 2A complex

Term ID
GO:0000159
Synonyms
  • PP2A complex
  • PP2A-pi
  • PP2a-protector
  • protein phosphatase 2 complex
(all 4)
Definition
A protein complex that has protein serine/threonine phosphatase activity that is polycation-stimulated (PCS), being directly stimulated by protamine, polylysine, or histone H1; it constitutes a subclass of several enzymes activated by different histones and polylysine, and consists of catalytic, scaffolding, and regulatory subunits. The catalytic and scaffolding subunits form the core enzyme, and the holoenzyme also includes the regulatory subunit. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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