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#G2/M transition

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Which complex regulates the G2/M transition?

G2 to M transition represents bistable switch controlled by accumulation of active CDK1-Cyclin B, often termed mitosis-promoting factor. Throughout G2, Cyclin B synthesis steadily rises transcribed by FoxM1 and stabilized, yet associated CDK1 remains inactive due to inhibitory phosphorylations at Thr14 and Tyr15 catalyzed by nuclear Wee1 and cytoplasmic Myt1 kinases occupying ATP-binding pocket. At threshold, dual specificity phosphatase Cdc25B initially and subsequently Cdc25C removes these phosphates. Activating Thr161 phosphorylation by CAK complex CDK7-Cyclin H further boosts activity. Onc

Ref: Morgan, Cell Cycle Control Principles of G2/M Transition, Chapter 3; Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell, CDK1-Cyclin B Regulation.