ATP5F1E
Description
The ATP5F1E gene provides instructions for making a protein subunit of ATP synthase, a crucial enzyme responsible for generating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy currency of cells. ATP synthase resides in the mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, and acts as a molecular motor that uses the energy from a proton gradient across the mitochondrial membrane to synthesize ATP. The protein encoded by ATP5F1E, also known as ATP synthase subunit epsilon, plays a key role in the assembly and function of this complex enzyme. It helps regulate the activity of the ATP synthase and ensures its efficient production of ATP.
Associated Diseases
Did you know?
Mutations in the ATP5F1E gene can lead to a variety of severe neurological disorders, highlighting the importance of this gene in maintaining energy homeostasis in the brain.
