MT-CYB pseudogene 10 (MTCYBP10)

MT-CYB pseudogene 10 (MTCYBP10) is a nuclear pseudogene with DNA sequence similarity to the mitochondrial gene encoding cytochrome b (MT-CYB)[4]. It is cataloged in public gene databases (e.g., NCBI Gene ID: 107075121, Ensembl: ENSG00000233285) but does not encode a functional protein[4]. Unlike the true MT-CYB gene, which is essential for electron transport as part of mitochondrial complex III, MTCYBP10 contains non-functional or mutated sequences. Therefore, it has no known biological activity, disease role, utility as a target, or therapeutic relevance[4].\n\nNotes on ambiguity:\nThis query is sometimes confused with the functional MT-CYB (mitochondrially encoded cytochrome b) gene, which is an essential mitochondrial electron transport protein and clinical target[1][2][3][5][8]. However, "MT-CYB pseudogene 10" specifically refers to a pseudogene, not the functional gene or its product.\n\nSummary:\nMTCYBP10 (MT-CYB pseudogene 10) is a non-functional DNA element and should not be considered a therapeutic target. It has no molecular function, biological process, associated disease roles, or drug interactions[4].

Other names

MT-CYB pseudogene 10MTCYBP10