Ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase core protein 2 pseudogene 1 (UQCRC2P1)

Ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase core protein 2 pseudogene 1 (UQCRC2P1) is a processed pseudogene found in the human genome. It is a non-coding segment homologous to the protein-coding gene UQCRC2, which is a core component of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III. UQCRC2P1 itself does not encode a functional protein and is not a therapeutic target. While pseudogenes can have roles as regulatory non-coding RNAs in some contexts (acting as miRNA decoys or competing endogenous RNAs), there is no current evidence that UQCRC2P1 has a functional biological role or clinical significance. UQCRC2P1 is not a protein, enzyme, receptor, or transporter. It is a pseudogene, meaning it is a non-functional genomic DNA segment resembling a related gene. No evidence of disease association, drug interaction, or utility as a biomarker. It is not an appropriate therapeutic target. If you seek information on the functional mitochondrial protein, search for Ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase core protein 2 (UQCRC2), not its pseudogene.

Other names

Ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase core protein II pseudogene 1UQCRC2P1

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