SKP1 — Medicago truncatula

Summary

MTR_4G033455, the SKP1 gene of barrel medic (Medicago truncatula) on chromosome 4, encodes a protein containing SKP1-like and BTB/POZ domains and is annotated with cullin family protein binding activity. The gene is associated with protein ubiquitination, SCF-dependent proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein breakdown, cell cycle, cell division, cell motility, secretion, and homeostasis. It has been linked to jasmonic acid (JA) signaling, leaf development, flower development, and organ growth, as well as leaf size. The encoded protein localises to both the cytoplasm and nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species further connect this gene family to ubiquitination and cell cycle regulation.