Mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase I pseudogene 53 (MTCO1P53)

MTCO1P53 is a human pseudogene corresponding to cytochrome c oxidase subunit I, a mitochondrial gene involved in the electron transport chain. This pseudogene does not produce a functional protein and is not known to have a biological function or disease association. It is neither a therapeutic target nor an enzyme, receptor, transporter, or regulator. Its annotations reflect its status as a processed pseudogene only, with no evidence supporting functional transcription or translation[3][4]. Key points: - MTCO1P53 is listed in Ensembl (ENSG00000230916), GeneCards, and NCBI Gene as a pseudogene, with no evidence of coding capacity or involvement in any known pathway[3][4]. - There is no indication in the literature of its involvement in signaling, metabolism, or disease, unlike the functional gene MT-CO1, which plays a critical role in mitochondrial respiration[1][2][5]. - It is primarily catalogued for genomic reference and has no therapeutic, diagnostic, or toxicological significance. Summary: MTCO1P53 is a catalogued pseudogene, derived from the functional MT-CO1 gene, with no coding potential, protein product, biological function, or role in disease. It is not classified as an enzyme, transporter, receptor, or therapeutic target. No drugs interact with this pseudogene, and it is not relevant as a biomarker or for safety concerns[3][4].

Other names

MT-CO1 Pseudogene 53MTCO1P53