COX assembly mitochondrial protein 2 homolog pseudogene

ENSG00000271340 corresponds to a **pseudogene** of the *COX assembly mitochondrial protein 2 homolog* (CMC2), not a protein-coding gene. Pseudogenes are defective copies of genes that typically do not encode functional proteins. The functional CMC2 protein is involved in the assembly of cytochrome c oxidase (COX) in mitochondria, which is part of the electron transport chain necessary for cellular respiration. However, the presence of "pseudogene" in this target's name means that ENSG00000271340 itself does **not encode an active protein** and is not relevant as a direct therapeutic target. There is therefore no evidence for drug interactions, associated biological functions, or disease roles for this pseudogene. Any functional information regarding COX assembly mitochondrial protein 2 homolog would apply to the actual gene (such as CMC2, ENSG00000110429), and not to this pseudogene[1]. **Key point:** This entry is a *pseudogene*, not an active protein or receptor, so it is not considered a therapeutic target.

Other names

ENSG00000271340