MT-ND5 pseudogene 41 (MTND5P41)

MT-ND5 pseudogene 41 (MTND5P41) is categorized as a pseudogene, meaning it is a DNA sequence similar to the protein-coding gene MT-ND5 but is non-functional and does not code for a protein[4][5]. It is located on chromosome 8 (chr8:36279491-36279696)[4]. While the functional MT-ND5 gene is essential for mitochondrial electron transport and is associated with disease when mutated[1][3][7], pseudogenes like MTND5P41 typically do not have an active biological role and are not considered therapeutic targets. Reports confirm the presence of nuclear-embedded mitochondrial ND4 and ND5 pseudogenes with various mutations, which prevent their translation into functional subunits and any possible physiological action[5].\n\nKey Details:\n- This entry is for a pseudogene located in the nucleus, not the functional mitochondrial gene or protein ND5.\n- MTND5P41 does not encode a functional protein and is not considered a drug target or biomarker.\n- There are no associated biological functions, mechanisms, or drug interactions.\n\nIf you are seeking information on the functional protein or gene "MT-ND5," which is a subunit of mitochondrial Complex I with disease implications, further details should specifically reference the functional gene, not the pseudogene[1][3][7].

Other names

MTND5P41mitochondrially encoded NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit 5 pseudogene 41