MT-CO1 pseudogene 3 (MTCO1P3)

MT-CO1 pseudogene 3 (MTCO1P3) is a nuclear pseudogene corresponding to the mitochondrial gene for cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (MT-CO1)[7][6][10]. A pseudogene is a segment of DNA that resembles a gene but typically lacks the ability to encode a functional protein due to mutations or disruptions. MTCO1P3 does not code for a functional enzyme, does not participate in mitochondrial respiration, and is not known to have any specific biological function, disease association, or clinical relevance as a therapeutic target. The functional gene MT-CO1 (not the pseudogene) is a key enzyme in mitochondrial electron transport, but MTCO1P3 itself is not a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or therapeutic target. It is classified as a nuclear pseudogene and typically ignored in functional, pharmacological, or disease research[4][7][6][10].

Other names

MTCO1P3MT-CO1 pseudogene 3mitochondrially encoded cytochrome c oxidase I pseudogene 3