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Calcium transient in cardiomyocytes is regulated by multiple protein kinases and phosphatases. PP2A is a major protein phosphatase in the heart modulating Ca(2+) handling through an array of ion channels, antiporters and pumps, etc. The assembly, localization/translocation, and substrate specificity of PP2A are controlled by different post-translational mechanisms, which in turn are linked to the activities of upstream signaling molecules. Abnormal PP2A expression and activities are associated with defective response to β-adrenergic stimulation and are indication and causal factors in arrhythmia and heart failure.

Original publication

DOI

10.3389/fphys.2015.00013

Type

Journal article

Journal

Front Physiol

Publication Date

2015

Volume

6

Keywords

FTY720, arrhythmia, calcium handling, heart failure, ion channels, phosphatase