MT-CYB mitochondrially encoded cytochrome b [Homo sapiens (human)] - Gene

Summary

Official Symbol: MT-CYBprovided by HGNC
Official Full Name: mitochondrially encoded cytochrome bprovided by HGNC
Primary source: HGNC:HGNC:7427
See related: MIM:516020; AllianceGenome:HGNC:7427
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: PROVISIONAL
Organism: Homo sapiens
Lineage: Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo
Also known as: MTCYB; CYTB
Summary: Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity and oxidoreductase activity. Predicted to contribute to ubiquinol-cytochrome-c reductase activity. Predicted to be involved in mitochondrial electron transport, ubiquinol to cytochrome c. Located in mitochondrion. Part of mitochondrial inner membrane. Implicated in ovarian carcinoma and urinary bladder cancer. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Nov 2024]
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Genomic context

Annotation release	Status	Assembly	Chr	Location
RS_2024_08	current	GRCh38.p14 (GCF_000001405.40)	MT (non-nuclear)	NC_012920.1 (14747..15887)
RS_2024_09	previous assembly	GRCh37.p13 (GCF_000001405.25)	MT (non-nuclear)	NC_012920.1 (14747..15887)

Chromosome MT - NC_012920.1 Genomic Context describing neighboring genes

Genomic regions, transcripts, and products

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Genomic Sequence:

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GeneRIFs: Gene References Into Functions

What's a GeneRIF?

Single nucleotide polymorphism rs527236194 of the cytochrome B gene (MT-CYB) is associated with alterations in sperm parameters.
Title: Single nucleotide polymorphism rs527236194 of the cytochrome B gene (MT-CYB) is associated with alterations in sperm parameters.
Mitochondrial Genome-Encoded Long Noncoding RNA Cytochrome B and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetic Retinopathy.
Title: Mitochondrial Genome-Encoded Long Noncoding RNA Cytochrome B and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Diabetic Retinopathy.
Association between the single nucleotide variants of the mitochondrial cytochrome B gene (MT-CYB) and the male infertility.
Title: Association between the single nucleotide variants of the mitochondrial cytochrome B gene (MT-CYB) and the male infertility.
Liver mitochondrial DNA damage and genetic variability of Cytochrome b - a key component of the respirasome - drive the severity of fatty liver disease.
Title: Liver mitochondrial DNA damage and genetic variability of Cytochrome b - a key component of the respirasome - drive the severity of fatty liver disease.
The heteroplasmy level of some mutations in gene MT-CYB among women with asymptomatic atherosclerosis
Title: [The heteroplasmy level of some mutations in gene MT-CYB among women with asymptomatic atherosclerosis].
The effects of mutation in mitochondrially encoded cytochrome b are reviewed.
Title: [Molecular effects of mitochondrial mutations in cytochrome b of complex III and their impact on the levels of free radical production].
Mitochondrial mutation m.15804T>C in the mtCYB gene in a family with fibromyalgia is associated with NLRP3-inflammasome activation.
Title: Mutation in cytochrome b gene of mitochondrial DNA in a family with fibromyalgia is associated with NLRP3-inflammasome activation.
These results indicate that miR-151a-5p may participate in the regulation of cellular respiration and ATP production through targeting Cytb.
Title: Mitochondria-related miR-151a-5p reduces cellular ATP production by targeting CYTB in asthenozoospermia.
This study suggests that, in part, polymorphisms in the MT-ATP6 and MT-CYB genes may contribute to the unexpected fertilization failure.
Title: Polymorphisms in the MT-ATP6 and MT-CYB genes in in vitro fertilization failure.
The polymorphisms of CYTB as a very useful DNA marker were significantly different between different geographical Uyghur
Title: Genetic diversities of cytochrome B in Xinjiang Uyghur unveiled its origin and migration history.

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Phenotypes

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Associated conditions

Description	Tests
Juvenile myopathy, encephalopathy, lactic acidosis AND stroke MedGen: C0162671 OMIM: 540000 GeneReviews: Primary Mitochondrial Disorders Overview, MELAS	Compare labs
Leber optic atrophy MedGen: C0917796 OMIM: 535000 GeneReviews: Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, Primary Mitochondrial Disorders Overview	Compare labs

Variation

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Interactions

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Products	Interactant	Other Gene	Complex	Source	Pubs	Description

General gene information

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Markers

D1S2076E (e-PCR)
- UniSTS:151706

GDB:451664 (e-PCR)
- UniSTS:157340

PMC55343P10 (e-PCR)
- UniSTS:273323

PMC55343P12 (e-PCR)
- UniSTS:273324

PMC55343P9 (e-PCR)
- UniSTS:273332

D5S1608E (e-PCR)
- UniSTS:151029

Gene Ontology Provided by GOA

Function	Evidence Code	Pubs
enables metal ion binding	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
enables protein-containing complex binding	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
contributes_to ubiquinol-cytochrome-c reductase activity	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
enables ubiquinol-cytochrome-c reductase activity	NAS Non-traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed

Process	Evidence Code	Pubs
involved_in animal organ regeneration	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in cellular respiration	NAS Non-traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed
involved_in electron transport coupled proton transport	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in mitochondrial electron transport, ubiquinol to cytochrome c	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
involved_in mitochondrial electron transport, ubiquinol to cytochrome c	NAS Non-traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed
involved_in response to cadmium ion	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to calcium ion	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to cobalamin	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to copper ion	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to ethanol	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to glucagon	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to hyperoxia	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to hypoxia	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to mercury ion	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to toxic substance	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info
involved_in response to xenobiotic stimulus	IEA Inferred from Electronic Annotation more info

Component	Evidence Code	Pubs
is_active_in membrane	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
located_in mitochondrial inner membrane	IDA Inferred from Direct Assay more info	PubMed
located_in mitochondrial inner membrane	TAS Traceable Author Statement more info
located_in mitochondrion	HDA more info	PubMed
located_in mitochondrion	HTP more info	PubMed
part_of respiratory chain complex III	IBA Inferred from Biological aspect of Ancestor more info
part_of respiratory chain complex III	NAS Non-traceable Author Statement more info	PubMed