MMP — Glycine max

Summary

GmMMP (GLYMA_02G215700V4) on soybean chromosome 2 encodes a matrix metallopeptidase belonging to the M10A_MMP family, with metalloendopeptidase activity and zinc-binding capability. The gene is associated with extracellular matrix organization, collagen breakdown, tissue remodeling, cell migration, and wound healing, as well as responses to chemicals, inflammatory processes, and developmental vegetative growth. It has been linked to germination rate, chlorophyll content, root growth, drought stress tolerance, auxin transport, fungal disease resistance, and leaf senescence. The encoded protein localizes to the extracellular matrix, apoplast, membrane, and plasmalemma. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to plant growth, resistance to necrotrophic and biotrophic fungal pathogens, localized immunity, senescence, and flowering time.