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Liprin α1 interacts with PP2A B56γ

Jason D. Arroyo, Grace M. Lee and William C. Hahn

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Inhibition of the protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) family of serine-threonine phosphatases contributes to human cell transformation. Depletion of PP2A complexes containing the PP2A B56γ regulatory subunit in immortalized human cells induces cell transformation in vitro. To examine the function of PP2A B56γ complexes, we applied tandem affinity purification and mass spectrometry to detect proteins that bind to PP2A B56γ. We identified liprin α1 as a novel PP2A B56γ interacting protein. B56γ-liprin α1 complexes are distinct from PP2A complexes containing B56γ. Consistent with this finding, liprin α1 does not directly contribute to cell transformation. However, suppression of liprin α1 by RNA interference alters cell morphology. These findings suggest a novel role for PP2A B56γ independent of its regulation of PP2A activity.

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Jason D. Arroyo

Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA

Grace M. Lee

Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA

William C. Hahn

Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA

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