MT-CO1 pseudogene 14 (MTCO1P14)

MT-CO1 pseudogene 14 is a member of a group of nuclear pseudogenes related to the mitochondrial gene MT-CO1, which encodes cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COX1). The functional MT-CO1 gene is located in mitochondrial DNA and is critical for mitochondrial electron transport and cellular energy production[1][4]. In contrast, MT-CO1 pseudogene 14 is a nuclear-encoded, non-coding sequence that typically does not produce a functional protein or participate directly in respiration or disease pathways[3]. There are multiple MT-CO1 pseudogenes in the human genome (e.g., MTCO1P14, MTCO1P15), all classified as “psuedogenes” by nomenclature authorities[3]. Key points: - MTCO1P14 is not a functional protein or enzyme. - It is not used as a therapeutic target, biomarker, or involved in known functional pathways[3]. - It should not be confused with the mitochondrial-encoded cytochrome c oxidase I, which is an essential enzyme in oxidative phosphorylation[1][4].

Other names

mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase I pseudogene 14MTCO1P14