Tyrosine-protein phosphatase which dephosphorylates CTNNB1. Regulates CTNNB1 function both in cell adhesion and signaling. May function in cell proliferation and migration and play a role in the maintenance of epithelial integrity. May play a role in megakaryocytopoiesis.
Subcellular locations: Cell junction, Cell membrane
High levels in brain, pancreas, and skeletal muscle; less in colon, kidney, liver, stomach, and uterus; not expressed in placenta and spleen. Also detected in heart, prostate, lung, thymus, testis and ovary. Ubiquitously expressed in brain. Expressed by hematopoietic stem cells.