MT-ATP6 pseudogene 1 (MTATP6P1)

MT-ATP6 pseudogene 1 (MTATP6P1) is a genomic sequence that closely resembles the mitochondrial ATP synthase 6 (MT-ATP6) gene but lacks the ability to code for a functional protein. Pseudogenes such as MTATP6P1 do not have established biological functions, are not involved in normal cell processes or diseases, and are not therapeutic targets. This distinct entity should not be confused with the *MT-ATP6* gene, which encodes a critical subunit of mitochondrial ATP synthase, a target relevant in mitochondrial diseases such as Leigh syndrome and NARP. No evidence exists that MTATP6P1 has a role in disease, drug action, or biomarker utility. **Note:** - If your intention was to inquire about the functional mitochondrial gene (MT-ATP6), instead of its pseudogene, see information about “Mitochondrially encoded ATP synthase membrane subunit 6 (MT-ATP6),” which is a functional protein associated with mitochondrial energy metabolism and specific rare diseases[1][2][3][4][5]. - MTATP6P1 is not used as a drug target, has no reported molecular activity, and does not participate in known biological or disease pathways. - If you require information about the bona fide mitochondrial ATP synthase protein, request “MT-ATP6” rather than the pseudogene.

Other names

ATP synthase 6, mitochondrially encoded ATP synthase 6 pseudogene 1MTATP6P1