NDUFS2 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene is a core subunit of the mitochondrial membrane respiratory chain NADH dehydrogenase (complex I). Mammalian mitochondrial complex I is composed of at least 43 different subunits, 7 of which are encoded by the mitochondrial genome, and the rest are the products of nuclear genes. The iron-sulfur protein fraction of complex I is made up of 7 subunits, including this gene product. Complex I catalyzes the NADH oxidation with concomitant ubiquinone reduction and proton ejection out of the mitochondria. Mutations in this gene are associated with mitochondrial complex I deficiency. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

Details

Type
Processed Transcript
Official Symbol
NDUFS2
Official Name
NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit S2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:7708]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000158864
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 4720 Ensembl: ENSG00000158864
Aliases NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit S2, complex I 49kDa subunit, NADH dehydrogenase [ubiquinone] iron-sulfur protein 2, mitochondrial
Synonyms CI-49, CI-49kD, Complex I-49KD, LHONAR2, LOC103690046, MC1DN6, Nadh-coenzyme q reductase, Nadh Ubiquinone Oxidoreductase 49 Kda Subunit, NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase core subunit S2
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 NDUFS2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • oxygen sensor
  • NADH2 dehydrogenase
  • NADH dehydrogenase I, D subunit
  • enzyme
  • protein binding
  • NADH2 dehydrogenase (ubiquinone)
  • Respiratory-chain NADH dehydrogenase, 49 Kd subunit
  • NADH-quinone oxidoreductase subunit D

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the NDUFS2 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
  • autosomal recessive Leber-like hereditary optic neuropathy type 2
  • Mitochondrial complex I deficiency
  • insulin resistance
  • Huntington disease
  • pancreatic cancer
  • nuclear type 6 mitochondrial complex I deficiency
  • Leigh syndrome
  • chromophobe renal cell carcinoma
  • chromophobe renal cancer
  • pancreatic adenocarcinoma
regulated by
regulates
  • oxygen
  • Mitochondrial ETC 1
role in cell
  • proliferation
  • function
  • ferroptosis
  • consumption in
  • autophagy in
  • autophagy
  • radiosensitivity

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 matrix
  • mitochondrial inner membrane
  • nucleoplasm

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human NDUFS2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • response to oxidative stress
  • transmembrane transport
  • cellular response to oxygen levels
  • gliogenesis
  • mitochondrial electron transport, NADH to ubiquinone
  • neural precursor cell proliferation
  • neurogenesis
  • mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I assembly
  • aerobic respiration
  • mitochondrial ATP synthesis coupled electron transport
  • mitochondrial ATP synthesis coupled proton transport

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • respiratory chain complex I
  • mitochondrial matrix
  • mitochondrion
  • mitochondrial inner membrane
  • nucleoplasm

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • oxygen sensor activity
  • NADH dehydrogenase activity
  • ubiquitin protein ligase binding
  • quinone binding
  • metal ion binding
  • NAD binding
  • electron carrier activity
  • NADH dehydrogenase (ubiquinone) activity
  • 4 iron, 4 sulfur cluster binding

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