PTPN14 explained

Tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 14 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PTPN14 gene.[1] [2]

Function

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the PTP family and PTPN14 subfamily of tyrosine protein phosphatases. PTPs are known to be signalling molecules that regulate a variety of cellular processes including cell growth, differentiation, mitotic cycle, and oncogenic transformation. This PTP contains an N-terminal noncatalytic domain similar to that of band 4.1 superfamily cytoskeleton-associated proteins, which suggested the membrane or cytoskeleton localization of this protein. The specific function of this PTP has not yet been determined.

Interactions

PTPN14 has been shown to interact with Beta-catenin.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Smith AL, Mitchell PJ, Shipley J, Gusterson BA, Rogers MV, Crompton MR . Pez: a novel human cDNA encoding protein tyrosine phosphatase- and ezrin-like domains . Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications . 209 . 3 . 959–65 . Apr 1995 . 7733990 . 10.1006/bbrc.1995.1591 .
  2. Web site: Entrez Gene: PTPN14 protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 14.
  3. Wadham C, Gamble JR, Vadas MA, Khew-Goodall Y . The protein tyrosine phosphatase Pez is a major phosphatase of adherens junctions and dephosphorylates beta-catenin . Molecular Biology of the Cell . 14 . 6 . 2520–9 . Jun 2003 . 12808048 . 194899 . 10.1091/mbc.E02-09-0577 .