Mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase III pseudogene 7 (MTCO3P7)

MTCO3P7 is a human pseudogene, generally categorized as a non-functional genomic segment resembling the functional gene MT-CO3 (mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase III), which encodes a critical subunit of mitochondrial respiratory chain complex IV[3]. By definition, pseudogenes such as MTCO3P7 are not transcribed into functional proteins and have no described biological functions, clinical associations, or roles as drug targets. Additional context: - MTCO3P7 should not be confused with the active MT-CO3 gene (COX3), which does play a role in mitochondrial electron transport and is associated with mitochondrial disorders when mutated[1][2]. - Functional annotations, interacting drugs, and disease correlations apply to the active MT-CO3 gene, not to its pseudogene variants[3]. No evidence suggests MTCO3P7 is a therapeutic target, biomarker, or involved in any disease mechanisms[3].

Other names

MT-CO3 pseudogene 7MTCO3P7