CASP1 — Cucumis melo

Summary

CmCASP1 (MELO3C024564.2) on melon chromosome 9 encodes a member of the CASP/CASPL protein family, characterised by a CASP domain and localised to the Casparian strip and plasma membrane. The gene product exhibits protein homodimerization and protein binding activities. CmCASP1 is associated with cell-cell junction assembly, cell wall modification and organisation, fruit development, proteolysis, regulation of protein stability, and upregulation of beta-amyloid formation. It is linked to skin development. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to Casparian strip formation, membrane detachment and extracellular vesicles, as well as traits including callus induction and chlorophyll content.