COP1 — Pisum sativum

Summary

PSAT7G017880, the COP1 gene on garden pea (Pisum sativum) chromosome 7LG7, encodes a protein with WD40 repeats and an ARM-type fold that possesses ubiquitin ligase activity, identical protein binding, and zinc binding. This gene is associated with photomorphogenesis, red and far-red light phototransduction, seedling development, and protein ubiquitination via the proteasomal pathway. It is also linked to stress response and the regulation of response to thirst. The encoded protein localises to both the cytoplasm and nucleus. Related genes in other species link the family to E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase activity (EC 2.3.2.27).