Function
G1/S-specific cyclin partner of the cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) PHO85. Essential for the control of the cell cycle at the G1/S (start) transition. The PCL1-PHO85 cyclin-CDK holoenzyme is involved in phosphorylation of the CDK inhibitor (CKI) SIC1, which is required for its ubiquitination and degradation, releasing repression of b-type cyclins and promoting exit from mitosis. Together with cyclin PCL2, positively controls degradation of sphingoid long chain base kinase LCB4. PCL1-PHO85 phosphorylates LCB4, which is required for its ubiquitination and degradation. PCL1-PHO85 also phosphorylates HMS1, NCP1 and NPA3, which may all have a role in mitotic exit.