Matrix metalloproteinases in plants: a brief overview |
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Authors: | Marino Giada Funk Christiane |
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Institution: | Department of Chemistry and Ume? Plant Science Centre, Ume? University, 90187 Ume?, Sweden. giada.marino@chem.umu.se |
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Abstract: | Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases belonging to the metzincin clan. MMPs have been characterized in detail in mammals, and they have been shown to play key roles in many physiological and pathological processes. Plant MMP-like proteases exist, but relatively few have been characterized. It has been speculated that plant MMPs are involved in remodeling of the plant extracellular matrix during growth, development and stress response. However, the precise functions and physiological substrates in higher plants remain to be determined. In this brief overview, we summarize the current knowledge of MMPs in higher plants and algae. |
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