DUSP8
Function
Has phosphatase activity with synthetic phosphatase substrates and negatively regulates mitogen-activated protein kinase activity, presumably by catalysing their dephosphorylation. Expected to display protein phosphatase activity toward phosphotyrosine, phosphoserine and phosphothreonine residues.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the protein-tyrosine phosphatase family. Non-receptor class dual specificity subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Abundant in brain, heart and skeletal muscle.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
Alternative names
C11orf81, VH5, DUSP8, Dual specificity protein phosphatase 8, Dual specificity protein phosphatase hVH-5