HCCS : holocytochrome c synthase

Description

The HCCS (holocytochrome c synthase) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome X.

The HCCS gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called holocytochrome c-type synthase. This enzyme is found in many tissues and works within the mitochondria, which are the energy-producing parts of cells. It helps create a molecule called cytochrome c, which is essential for energy production and cell death (apoptosis). Holocytochrome c-type synthase adds an iron-containing molecule called heme to a precursor form of cytochrome c, turning it into its mature, functional form, called holocytochrome c.

HCCS is also known as CCHL, LSDMCA1, MCOPS7, MLS.

Associated Diseases

• Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome
• Linear skin defects with multiple congenital anomalies 1
• Coloboma