Overview:

CDC25C (also known as cell division cycle 25 homolog C) is a member of the CDC25 phosphatase family. CDC25C is highly conserved during evolution and it plays a key role in the regulation of cell division. CDC25C activates the partially purified p34 (cdc2)/cyclin B complex and directs the dephosphorylation of cyclin B-bound CDC2 and triggers entry into mitosis (1). CDC25C also suppresses p53-induced growth arrest. The regulation of CDC25B phosphorylation by p38 is a critical event for initiating the G2/M checkpoint after ultraviolet radiation (2).

Gene Aliases:

CDC25

Genbank Number:

BC019089

References:

1. Gould, K. L. et.al: Complementation of the mitotic activator, p80(cdc25), by a human protein-tyrosine phosphatase. Science 250: 1573-1576, 1990.

2. Bulavin, D. V. et.al: Initiation of a G2/M checkpoint after ultraviolet radiation requires p38 kinase. Nature 411: 102-107, 2001.