PH domain leucine-rich repeat-containing protein phosphatase 1 (PHLPP1)

Mediates dephosphorylation in the C-terminal domain hydrophobic motif of all members of the AGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family; especially acts on'Ser-473' of AKT2 and AKT3,'Ser-660' of PRKCB and'Ser-657' of PRKCA (PubMed:15808505, PubMed:17386267, PubMed:18162466). Isoform 2 seems to have a significant role in regulating Akt signaling in hippocampal neurons (By similarity).

Akt modulates the balance between cell survival and apoptosis by means of a cascade that primarily alters the function of transcription factors that regulate pro- and antiapoptotic genes. Dephosphorylation of'Ser-473' of Akt triggers apoptosis and suppression of tumor development.