ATP synthase membrane subunit c locus 1 pseudogene 8 (ATP5MC1P8)

ATP5MC1P8 is classified as a pseudogene of ATP synthase membrane subunit c, locus 1. Functional ATP synthase c-subunits (such as those encoded by ATP5G1, ATP5G2, ATP5G3) are critical for mitochondrial ATP synthesis and oxidative phosphorylation[1][2][3]. In contrast, ATP5MC1P8 does not encode a protein product capable of incorporating into the ATP synthase complex, and no direct biological function has been attributed to this pseudogene. As such, it is not relevant as a therapeutic or molecular target. No evidence is available connecting this pseudogene with any diseases, pharmacological targeting, or utility as a biomarker. Its primary scientific relevance is as a non-coding DNA sequence related to functional ATP synthase c-subunit genes.

Other names

ATP5MC1 pseudogene 8

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