MT-ATP6 pseudogene 31 (MTATP6P31)

MT-ATP6 pseudogene 31 (MTATP6P31) is classified as a human mitochondrial pseudogene related to the true MT-ATP6 gene, which encodes a subunit of the mitochondrial ATP synthase complex (complex V of the respiratory chain)[1][3][7]. Unlike the functional MT-ATP6 gene, which is essential for ATP production and has established pathogenic mutations causing mitochondrial diseases such as Leigh syndrome[1][5][7][8], MTATP6P31 does not encode a functional protein, is not transcribed into a functional product, and is not implicated in physiological or pathological processes. Pseudogenes are generally considered non-functional gene remnants, and there is no evidence that MTATP6P31 has any role in drug targeting, signaling, disease pathology, or as a biomarker. Any reference to this pseudogene as a drug target, receptor, enzyme, or clinically relevant molecule is not supported by current scientific or medical knowledge.

Other names

mitochondrially encoded ATP synthase 6 pseudogene 31MTATP6P31