| Gene Symbol | COQ4 |
| Protein Type | Enzyme |
| Function | The COQ4 protein is essential for CoQ biosynthesis and functions as part of a multi-subunit complex in the inner mitochondrial membrane. |
| Molecular Weight | 36 kDa |
| UniProt ID | Q9Y2R9 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000167862 |
| GeneCards | COQ4 |
| Human Protein Atlas | COQ4 |
| CoQ biosynthesis | Essential for the final steps of ubiquinone synthesis |
| Mitochondrial electron transport | Enables proper electron flow through Complexes I and II |
| Antioxidant protection | CoQ helps neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) |
| Membrane stabilization | Maintains mitochondrial membrane integrity |
| Encephalomyopathy | Progressive muscle weakness and neurological deterioration |
| Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | Heart muscle thickening |
| Sensorineural hearing loss | Progressive hearing impairment |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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