Mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase II pseudogene 30 (MTCO2P30)

Mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase II pseudogene 30 (MTCO2P30) is classified as a pseudogene in the human genome. Located on chromosome 5, MTCO2P30 shares homology with the functional MT-CO2 gene but contains mutations and/or truncations that prevent it from producing a functional protein product[1][5]. Pseudogenes like MTCO2P30 are considered inactive remnants of once-functional genes; while some pseudogenes can affect gene expression via non-coding RNA mechanisms or through competing endogenous RNA effects, there is no evidence that MTCO2P30 itself has such function[9]. It is not involved in mitochondrial electron transport and has no known role in disease, biomarker use, or drug interaction. It should not be considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or any canonical therapeutic target. If you require structured information on the functional MT-CO2 gene, refer instead to Mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase II (MT-CO2), which is a bona fide enzyme and therapeutic biomarker involved in mitochondrial respiratory complex IV[3][7].

Other names

MT-CO2 pseudogene 30MTCO2P30