UQCRB Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a subunit of the ubiquinol-cytochrome c oxidoreductase complex, which consists of one mitochondrial-encoded and 10 nuclear-encoded subunits. The protein encoded by this gene binds ubiquinone and participates in the transfer of electrons when ubiquinone is bound. This protein plays an important role in hypoxia-induced angiogenesis through mitochondrial reactive oxygen species-mediated signaling. Mutations in this gene are associated with mitochondrial complex III deficiency. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. Related pseudogenes have been identified on chromosomes 1, 5 and X. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
UQCRB
Official Name
ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase binding protein [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:12582]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000156467
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 7381 Ensembl: ENSG00000156467
Aliases ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase binding protein, ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase, complex III subunit VI, cytochrome b-c1 complex subunit 7
Synonyms 2210415M14Rik, MC3DN3, QCR7, QP-C, ubiquinol-cytochrome c reductase binding protein, UQBC, UQBP, UQCR6, Uqcrbl, UQPC
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human UQCRB often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • ubiquinol-cytochrome-c reductase
  • binding protein
  • Ubiquinol-cytochrome C reductase complex 14kD subunit
  • enzyme
  • protein binding

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the UQCRB gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Alzheimer disease
  • sarcoidosis
  • Huntington disease
  • insulin resistance
  • nuclear type 3 mitochondrial complex III deficiency
  • chronic kidney disease
role in cell
  • growth
  • survival
  • respiration

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Cytoplasm
  • Mitochondria
  • mitochondrial inner membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human UQCRB gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • oxidative phosphorylation
  • cellular respiration
  • mitochondrial electron transport, ubiquinol to cytochrome c
  • aerobic respiration

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • mitochondrial respiratory chain
  • mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III
  • mitochondrial inner membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding

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