MT-ND3 pseudogene 9 (MTND3P9)

MT-ND3 pseudogene 9 (MTND3P9) is a human pseudogene located on chromosome 2q22.2, annotated as a non-functional genomic sequence related to the mitochondrial MT-ND3 gene, which encodes the NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit 3 of the mitochondrial respiratory chain Complex I. As a pseudogene, MTND3P9 does not encode a functional protein and is not involved in known biological or pathological processes, nor does it serve as a direct drug target[2][4][6][8]. Key context: - This entity is not a therapeutic target, receptor, enzyme, or transporter, as it is classified as a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional remnant of a gene[6][8]. - There are no described biological functions, disease involvements, drug interactions, or mechanisms of action for this pseudogene. - MTND3P9 is often listed in genomic databases (GeneCards, NCBI, HGNC) as a pseudogene with no protein product, no clinical significance, and no established research utility at present[2][6][8]. - The functional gene, MT-ND3, should not be confused with MTND3P9. MT-ND3 encodes an essential mitochondrial enzyme subunit, but MTND3P9 does not encode protein or have described function[3][7][9]. Summary of core information: - MTND3P9 is a pseudogene and not an active molecular target; major databases confirm lack of function or relevance as any canonical therapeutic gene or protein[2][4][6][8].

Other names

mitochondrially encoded NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit 3 pseudogene 9MTND3P9