NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase subunit B4 pseudogene 8 (NDUFB4P8)

NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase subunit B4 pseudogene 8 (NDUFB4P8) is a processed pseudogene in the human genome that shares sequence similarity with the NDUFB4 gene, which encodes a component of mitochondrial Complex I in the oxidative phosphorylation pathway[3][9][1]. However, as a pseudogene, NDUFB4P8 lacks protein-coding potential and does not produce a functional protein[3]. No biological function, disease association, or therapeutic targeting has been demonstrated for this gene, and it is not considered a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or drug target. It is annotated in major databases but does not have known physiological or pathological roles[3][1][8]. Its primary significance is as a non-functional genomic region, sometimes used in genetic or genomic studies for comparative or evolutionary purposes[8]. In summary, NDUFB4P8 is a pseudogene, not an active receptor or therapeutic target, and its listing is likely incorrect for drug discovery or clinical biomarker purposes[1][3][8].

Other names

NDUFB4P8ENSG00000223663HGNC:45256NCBI Gene ID: 107075246GC01P001380GC01P003141