Gene Symbol | COX8A |
Entrez Gene ID | 1351 |
Full Name | cytochrome c oxidase subunit 8A |
Synonyms | COX,COX8,COX8-2,COX8L,VIII,VIII-L |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is the terminal enzyme of the respiratory chain, coupling the transfer of electrons from cytochrome c to molecular oxygen, with the concomitant production of a proton electrochemical gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane. In addition to 3 mitochondrially encoded subunits, which perform the catalytic function, the eukaryotic enzyme contains nuclear-encoded smaller subunits, ranging in number from 4 in some organisms to 10 in mammals. It has been proposed that nuclear-encoded subunits may be involved in the modulation of the catalytic function. This gene encodes one of the nuclear-encoded subunits. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | ?Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, 220110 (3) |