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FDX2 ferredoxin 2

Gene ID: 112812, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: FDX1L; MEOAL

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the ferredoxin family. The encoded protein contains a 2Fe-2S ferredoxin-type domain and is essential for heme A and Fe/S protein biosynthesis. Mutation in FDX1L gene is associated with mitochondrial muscle myopathy. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2014]

Genomic context

Location:
19p13.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (10310045..10316015, complement)
Total number of exons:
5

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