PPP1R2 is a heat-stable protein that binds to the catalytic subunit of PP1 through an RVxF consensus sequence . This binding inactivates PP1, preventing it from dephosphorylating its substrates. The inhibition of PP1 by PPP1R2 is essential for regulating several cellular functions, including glycogen metabolism, muscle contraction, cell progression, neuronal activities, RNA splicing, mitosis, cell division, apoptosis, protein synthesis, and the regulation of membrane receptors and channels .
The study of PPP1R2 has significant implications in understanding various diseases and developing therapeutic interventions. For instance, PPP1R2 is involved in pathways related to Beta-Adrenergic Signaling and the activation of cAMP-Dependent Protein Kinase A (PKA) . Additionally, mutations or dysregulation of PPP1R2 have been associated with conditions such as Sandestig-Stefanova Syndrome and Hyperlipoproteinemia, Type Id .