Mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase II pseudogene 33 (MTCO2P33)

MTCO2P33 (mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase II pseudogene 33) is classified as a pseudogene and is not a protein-coding gene. Pseudogenes are segments of DNA that closely resemble functional genes but are generally non-functional due to mutations or other disruptions in their sequences. MTCO2P33 is related by sequence to the functional mitochondrial gene MT-CO2, which encodes the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 2 of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. However, as a pseudogene, MTCO2P33 does not encode an active protein and has no established role as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or another typical therapeutic target. There is no evidence to suggest biological function, involvement in disease, or interaction with drugs for this pseudogene.

Other names

MT-CO2 pseudogene 33MTCO2P33