Cox18 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable membrane insertase activity. Predicted to be involved in mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase assembly and protein insertion into mitochondrial inner membrane from matrix. Located in mitochondrion. Orthologous to human COX18 (cytochrome c oxidase assembly factor COX18). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Cox18
Official Name
cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein 18 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:2448532]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000035505
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 231430 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000035505
Aliases cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein 18
Synonyms COX18HS, cytochrome c oxidase assembly factor COX18, cytochrome c oxidase assembly protein 18, OXA1L2, RGD1559547
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 mouse Cox18 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • PRK00145
  • membrane protein insertase, YidC/Oxa1 family, C-terminal domain
  • Five transmembrane core domain of YidC/Oxa1/Alb3 protein family of insertases
  • 60Kd inner membrane protein
  • protein binding

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
regulated by
regulates
  • cytochrome-c oxidase

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 mouse Cox18 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • protein insertion into mitochondrial membrane from inner side
  • mitochondrial respiratory chain complex IV assembly
  • protein insertion into mitochondrial membrane
  • respiratory chain complex IV assembly

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • mitochondrial inner membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • membrane insertase activity
  • protein binding

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