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SFXN4 sideroflexin 4

Gene ID: 119559, updated on 11-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BCRM1; COXPD18; SLC56A4

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the sideroflexin family. The encoded protein is a transmembrane protein of the inner mitochondrial membrane, and is required for mitochondrial respiratory homeostasis and erythropoiesis. Mutations in this gene are associated with mitochondriopathy and macrocytic anemia. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found in this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2014]

Genomic context

Location:
10q26.11
Sequence:
Chromosome: 10; NC_000010.11 (119140767..119165714, complement)
Total number of exons:
16

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