COX20
Function
Essential for the assembly of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complex IV (CIV), also known as cytochrome c oxidase (PubMed:23125284). Acts as a chaperone in the early steps of cytochrome c oxidase subunit II (MT-CO2/COX2) maturation, stabilizing the newly synthesized protein and presenting it to metallochaperones SCO1/2 which in turn facilitates the incorporation of the mature MT-CO2/COX2 into the assembling CIV holoenzyme (PubMed:24403053).
Involvement in disease
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency, nuclear type 11
MC4DN11
An autosomal recessive mitochondrial disorder with onset in childhood or adolescence. MC4DN11 is characterized by walking difficulties, cerebellar ataxia, dystonia, choreoathetotic movements and dysarthria. Additional features may include sensory axonal neuropathy, cerebellar atrophy, and mild speech delay. Cognitive function is normal. Serum lactate levels are increased. Patient tissues show decreased levels and activity of mitochondrial respiratory complex IV.
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The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the COX20 family.
Cellular localization
- Mitochondrion inner membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
FAM36A, COX20