Also known as BGNEM_ARATH, dl4170c. May be involved in plant defense against cyst nematode pathogens. (Microbial infection) Interacts with the 30C02 effector protein (AC G3GD54) of the beet cyst nematode Heterodera schachtii. Interaction with the 30C02 effector protein may potentially suppress beta-1, 3-glucanase activity and plant defense.