SKP1 — Medicago truncatula

Summary

MTR_7G094350, the SKP1 gene on chromosome 7 of barrel medic (Medicago truncatula), encodes a member of the SKP1-like protein family, which includes the SKP1/BTB/POZ superfamily domain. The product binds cullin family proteins and is associated with SCF-dependent proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein breakdown. This gene is linked to cell motility, cell cycle, cell division, organ growth, leaf and flower development, secretion, jasmonic acid signaling, and homeostasis. It localises to both the cytoplasm and nucleus. Among traits, SKP1 is associated with leaf size. Studies of related genes in other species further connect the SKP1 family to ubiquitination pathways.