ATP synthase peripheral stalk-membrane subunit b pseudogene 8 (ATP5PBP8)

ATP5PBP8 encodes a pseudogene related to the mitochondrial ATP synthase peripheral stalk-membrane subunit b (ATP5PB)[7]. While the parental gene ATP5PB encodes a genuine subunit of the F-type ATPase (Complex V of the oxidative phosphorylation system), involved in ATP synthesis in mitochondria, ATP5PBP8 itself does not encode a functional protein[1][7]. As a pseudogene, it typically does not perform biological functions or participate in disease or drug interactions[7]. Additional context: - ATP5PBP8 is listed only as a pseudogene in genomic databases, with no functional role in metabolism, signaling, or disease[7]. - The functional gene, ATP5PB, is essential for mitochondrial ATP production and is implicated in mitochondrial diseases, but ATP5PBP8 does not share these roles[1][9]. - There are several closely named ATP synthase pseudogenes (e.g., ATP5PBP4); all are non-coding and not used as therapeutic targets[7][8]. This entry is not considered a valid molecular target for drug discovery or clinical biomarker development. If you meant the functional ATP synthase peripheral stalk-membrane subunit b (ATP5PB), please clarify.

Other names

ATP5PB pseudogene 8ATP synthase, H+ transporting, mitochondrial Fo complex subunit B1 pseudogeneATP synthase peripheral stalk-membrane subunit b pseudogeneATP5PBP8