PH domain leucine-rich repeat-containing protein phosphatase 2 (PHLPP2)

Protein phosphatase involved in regulation of Akt and PKC signaling. 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 AKT1,'Ser-660' of PRKCB isoform beta-II and'Ser-657' of PRKCA.

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