COX7C pseudogene 4 (COX7CP4)

COX7CP4 is annotated as a pseudogene related to the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 7C gene (COX7C). The canonical functional gene, COX7C, encodes a structural protein essential for assembly and function of cytochrome c oxidase (complex IV) in the mitochondrial respiratory chain—the terminal enzyme of the electron transport chain, responsible for catalyzing the reduction of oxygen to water, which is vital for ATP production in oxidative phosphorylation[5][6][1][7]. Pseudogenes such as COX7CP4 are typically non-coding and do not produce functional protein; they are not considered drug targets, disease biomarkers, or relevant for mechanism-of-action or therapeutic safety considerations[5][6][7]. COX7CP4 is not a therapeutic, pharmacological, or biomarker target. It is best classified as a non-protein-coding pseudogene lacking recognized biological function, disease association, or therapeutic relevance. If your intent was to inquire about the functional COX7C protein (cytochrome c oxidase subunit 7C), please clarify; otherwise, COX7CP4 is not considered a valid molecular target[5][6][7].

Other names

COX7CP4cytochrome c oxidase subunit VIIc pseudogene 4